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WTW$247.6459

Willis Towers Watson PLC

Multiline Insurance & BrokersVerified

Willis Towers Watson's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.11, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 1.51%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 0.48%, both of which are below the industry median for insurance and brokerage firms. This suggests that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 165.45 is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings. The company's revenue is not disclosed by specific segments or geographic regions, but it is known to operate globally. Given the nature of its business, it is likely that the company has a diversified geographic exposure, though the exact concentration of revenue by region is not specified. Looking at the growth trajectory, the company's revenue has remained relatively stable, with no significant year-over-year changes reported. The outlook for the current fiscal year is neutral, with no substantial growth expected. The company's capital expenditures are negative, indicating that it is not investing heavily in new assets, which could affect its long-term growth potential. The risk assessment for Willis Towers Watson indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's key financial flags include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution potential is low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed significantly between basic and diluted shares. Recent events related to the company include analyst estimates that suggest a wide range of price targets, from $275 to $409, with a mean recommendation of 2.25, indicating a generally positive outlook from analysts. The company has not disclosed any recent significant events or filings that would impact its financial position or strategic direction.

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Profile
CompanyWillis Towers Watson PLC
TickerWTW.O
SectorFinancials
BusinessInsurance
Industry groupInsurance
IndustryMultiline Insurance & Brokers
AI analysis

Business. Willis Towers Watson PLC provides risk, insurance, and investment consulting services to clients globally, generating revenue primarily through professional fees for advisory and administrative services.

Classification. Willis Towers Watson is classified in the Financials sector under the Insurance business sector, with a confidence level of 0.92, and is categorized under the Multiline Insurance & Brokers industry.

Willis Towers Watson's capital structure is characterized by a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.57, indicating a moderate reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.11, suggesting it has sufficient short-term assets to cover its short-term liabilities. However, the company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, which could pose a liquidity risk. In terms of profitability, the company's return on equity (ROE) is 1.51%, and its return on assets (ROA) is 0.48%, both of which are below the industry median for insurance and brokerage firms. This suggests that the company is not generating returns as efficiently as its peers. The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 165.45 is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating that the stock is currently overvalued relative to its earnings. The company's revenue is not disclosed by specific segments or geographic regions, but it is known to operate globally. Given the nature of its business, it is likely that the company has a diversified geographic exposure, though the exact concentration of revenue by region is not specified. Looking at the growth trajectory, the company's revenue has remained relatively stable, with no significant year-over-year changes reported. The outlook for the current fiscal year is neutral, with no substantial growth expected. The company's capital expenditures are negative, indicating that it is not investing heavily in new assets, which could affect its long-term growth potential. The risk assessment for Willis Towers Watson indicates a medium liquidity risk and a low dilution risk. The company's key financial flags include a negative net cash position after subtracting total debt, which could impact its ability to meet short-term obligations. The dilution potential is low, as the number of shares outstanding has not changed significantly between basic and diluted shares. Recent events related to the company include analyst estimates that suggest a wide range of price targets, from $275 to $409, with a mean recommendation of 2.25, indicating a generally positive outlook from analysts. The company has not disclosed any recent significant events or filings that would impact its financial position or strategic direction.
Key takeaways
  • Willis Towers Watson has a moderate debt-to-equity ratio, indicating a balanced capital structure.
  • The company's ROE and ROA are below industry medians, suggesting lower profitability compared to peers.
  • The company's P/E ratio is significantly higher than the industry median, indicating potential overvaluation.
  • The company's liquidity position is assessed as medium, with a current ratio of 1.11.
  • The company's growth trajectory is neutral, with no significant changes in revenue or capital expenditures.
  • Analysts have a generally positive outlook, with a mean recommendation of 2.25 and a wide range of price targets.
  • # RATIONALES
  • margin_outlook_rationale: The company's margin outlook is neutral, as there are no significant changes in operating income or net income.
Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyUSD
Revenue$2.27B
Gross profit
Operating income$212.0M
Net income$141.0M
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$431.0M
CapEx-$126.0M
Free cash flow$103.0M
Total assets$29.62B
Total liabilities$20.29B
Total equity$9.34B
Cash & equivalents$1.25B
Long-term debt$5.31B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$9.00B$2.58B$4.22B$2.23B
FY-3$8.87B$1.19B$1.01B$1.06B
FY-2$9.48B$1.41B$1.05B$975.0M
FY-1$9.93B$290.0M-$98.0M-$231.0M
FY0$9.71B$2.27B$1.60B$1.47B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$34.97B$13.26B$4.49B
FY-3$31.77B$10.02B$1.26B
FY-2$29.09B$9.52B$1.42B
FY-1$27.68B$7.94B$1.89B
FY0$29.53B$7.98B$3.13B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$2.06B-$201.0M$2.23B
FY-3$812.0M-$204.0M$1.06B
FY-2$1.34B-$242.0M$975.0M
FY-1$1.51B-$245.0M-$231.0M
FY0$1.77B-$229.0M$1.47B
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$2.27B$212.0M$141.0M$103.0M
FQ-6$2.29B-$1.96B-$1.68B-$1.71B
FQ-5$3.04B$1.75B$1.25B$1.21B
FQ-4$2.22B$446.0M$235.0M$201.0M
FQ-3$2.26B$368.0M$331.0M$291.0M
FQ-2$2.29B$444.0M$304.0M$269.0M
FQ-1$2.94B$1.02B$735.0M$705.0M
FQ0$2.41B$448.0M$297.0M$267.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$29.62B$9.34B$1.25B
FQ-6$27.17B$7.49B$1.37B
FQ-5$27.68B$7.94B$1.89B
FQ-4$28.06B$8.13B$1.51B
FQ-3$28.48B$8.10B$1.96B
FQ-2$27.44B$7.74B$1.90B
FQ-1$29.53B$7.98B$3.13B
FQ0$29.64B$7.98B$1.85B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$431.0M-$126.0M$103.0M
FQ-6$913.0M-$189.0M-$1.71B
FQ-5$1.51B-$245.0M$1.21B
FQ-4-$35.0M-$51.0M$201.0M
FQ-3$326.0M-$109.0M$291.0M
FQ-2$1.00B-$166.0M$269.0M
FQ-1$1.77B-$229.0M$705.0M
FQ0-$10.0M-$55.0M$267.0M
Valuation
Market price$247.64
Market cap$23.33B
Enterprise value$27.39B
P/E165.4
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue12.1
EV/Op income129.2
EV/OCF63.6
P/B2.5
P/Tangible book2.5
Tangible book$9.34B
Net cash-$4.06B
Current ratio1.1
Debt/Equity0.6
ROA0.5%
ROE1.5%
Cash conversion3.1%
CapEx/Revenue-5.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Asset Management · cohort 27 companies
MetricWTWActivity
Op margin9.4%10.7% medp25 0.3% · p75 28.3%below median
Net margin6.2%6.3% medp25 -0.8% · p75 18.8%below median
Gross margin47.8% medp25 32.7% · p75 78.3%
CapEx / revenue-5.6%-2.6% medp25 -5.5% · p75 -0.8%bottom quartile
Debt / equity57.0%4.4% medp25 0.0% · p75 36.0%top quartile
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target344.33 USD
Median price target347.00 USD
High price target409.00 USD
Low price target275.00 USD
Mean recommendation2.25 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count3.00
Buy count12.00
Hold count9.00
Sell count0.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate19.58 USD
Last actual EPS17.08 USD
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose USD 186.48 · shares 0.09B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-30 01:35 UTCJob: 9931462f