Whitehaven Coal Limited
Whitehaven Coal Limited Fundamental Analysis
Whitehaven Coal Limited (WHITF) shows strong financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 10.37, profit margin of 13.13%, and ROE of 11.26%. The company generates $4.9B in annual revenue with strong year-over-year growth of 52.51%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 63.2/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The C+ grade reflects average fundamentals, with notable risks in certain areas.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze WHITF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakWHITF struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentWHITF trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
ExcellentWHITF delivers strong and consistent growth momentum.
Financial Health Score
ExcellentWHITF maintains a strong and stable balance sheet.
Profitability Score
WeakWHITF struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is WHITF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
WHITF trades at 10.37 times earnings. This suggests potential undervaluation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, WHITF's PEG of -2.93 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Whitehaven Coal Limited at 1.17 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at 3.44 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does WHITF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Whitehaven Coal Limited keeps $13.13 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 4.08 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $11.26 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Whitehaven Coal Limited generates $5.57 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Whitehaven Coal Limited produces operating cash flow of $574.57M, showing steady but balanced cash generation.
Free Cash Flow
Whitehaven Coal Limited produces free cash flow of $264.34M, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.32 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
WHITF converts 3.98% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
10.37
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-2.93
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.17
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.36
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
0.37
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
1.06
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.11
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.06
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.02
vs 25 benchmark
How WHITF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | WHITF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 10.37 | 21.26 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 11.26% | 953.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 13.13% | -63243.00% (disorted) | Strong |
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | -0.47 (disorted) | Distorted |
| Current Ratio | 1.06 | 5.12 | Neutral |
| ROA | 5.57% | -11161644.00% (disorted) | Weak |
WHITF outperforms its industry in 2 out of 6 key metrics, particularly excelling in Net Margin, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Whitehaven Coal Limited's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
319.04%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Commodity
High GrowthEPS CAGR
2572.83%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Commodity
High GrowthFCF CAGR
952.68%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Value, Commodity
High Growth