Whitbread plc
Whitbread plc Fundamental Analysis
Whitbread plc (WTBCF) shows weak financial fundamentals with a PE ratio of 17.93, profit margin of 7.27%, and ROE of 6.71%. The company generates $3.0B in annual revenue with weak year-over-year growth of -1.28%.
Key Strengths
Areas of Concern
The stock receives a Fundamental Health Score of 16.5/100 based on profitability, valuation, growth, and balance sheet metrics. The F grade reflects weak fundamentals and significant financial concerns.
Fundamental Health Score
We analyze WTBCF's fundamental strength across five key dimensions:
Efficiency Score
WeakWTBCF struggles to generate sufficient returns from assets.
Valuation Score
ExcellentWTBCF trades at attractive valuation levels.
Growth Score
WeakWTBCF faces weak or negative growth trends.
Financial Health Score
WeakWTBCF carries high financial risk with limited liquidity.
Profitability Score
WeakWTBCF struggles to sustain strong margins.
Key Financial Metrics
Is WTBCF Expensive or Cheap?
P/E Ratio
WTBCF trades at 17.93 times earnings. This indicates a fair valuation.
PEG Ratio
When adjusting for growth, WTBCF's PEG of -1.80 indicates potential undervaluation.
Price to Book
The market values Whitbread plc at 1.21 times its book value. This may indicate undervaluation.
EV/EBITDA
Enterprise value stands at -1.36 times EBITDA. This is generally considered low.
How Well Does WTBCF Make Money?
Net Profit Margin
For every $100 in sales, Whitbread plc keeps $7.27 as profit after all expenses.
Operating Margin
Core operations generate 21.31 in profit for every $100 in revenue, before interest and taxes.
ROE
Management delivers $6.71 in profit for every $100 of shareholder equity.
ROA
Whitbread plc generates $2.21 in profit for every $100 in assets, demonstrating efficient asset deployment.
Following the Money - Real Cash Generation
Operating Cash Flow
Whitbread plc generates strong operating cash flow of $762.45M, reflecting robust business health.
Free Cash Flow
Whitbread plc produces free cash flow of $99.34M, offering steady but limited capital for shareholder returns and expansion.
FCF Per Share
Each share generates $0.59 in free cash annually.
FCF Yield
WTBCF converts 2.57% of its market value into free cash.
Financial Ratios Analysis
Valuation Ratios
P/E Ratio
Price to earnings ratio
17.93
vs 25 benchmark
PEG Ratio
Price/earnings to growth ratio
-1.80
vs 25 benchmark
P/B Ratio
Price to book value ratio
1.21
vs 25 benchmark
P/S Ratio
Price to sales ratio
1.31
vs 25 benchmark
Financial Health
Debt/Equity
Total debt to shareholders' equity
1.74
vs 25 benchmark
Current Ratio
Current assets to current liabilities
0.44
vs 25 benchmark
Efficiency Ratios
ROE
Return on equity percentage
0.07
vs 25 benchmark
ROA
Return on assets percentage
0.02
vs 25 benchmark
ROCE
Return on capital employed
0.07
vs 25 benchmark
How WTBCF Stacks Against Its Sector Peers
| Metric | WTBCF Value | Sector Average | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 17.93 | 24.33 | Better (Cheaper) |
| ROE | 6.71% | 1161.00% | Weak |
| Net Margin | 7.27% | 875.00% | Weak |
| Debt/Equity | 1.74 | 0.78 | Weak (High Leverage) |
| Current Ratio | 0.44 | 2.83 | Weak Liquidity |
| ROA | 2.21% | -8060.00% (disorted) | Weak |
WTBCF outperforms its industry in 1 out of 6 key metrics, but lagging in ROE.
Historical Growth Performance
5-Year Growth Trajectory
This section reviews Whitbread plc's 5-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) and compares its performance against the typical investment style of its industry.
Revenue CAGR
37.43%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Growth, Discretionary
High GrowthEPS CAGR
12.92%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Growth, Discretionary
High GrowthFCF CAGR
215.44%
Industry Style: Cyclical, Growth, Discretionary
High Growth