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WEGE358

WEG SA

Electrical Components & EquipmentVerified

WEG SA maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.76, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow of 1.34 billion BRL and cash and equivalents of 4.69 billion BRL provide a buffer for operational flexibility and potential reinvestment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 7.47% and a return on assets of 3.85%, which are below the industry median for electrical equipment manufacturers. This suggests that WEG SA is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization compared to its peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core electrical components and equipment segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification beyond Brazil. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks, particularly in the industrial and energy sectors. WEG SA's growth trajectory is modest, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or forward-looking guidance. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 55.12 BRL, with a median of 51.50 BRL, indicating a generally neutral to cautiously optimistic outlook. However, the absence of disclosed revenue history limits the ability to assess historical growth trends. Risk factors include a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible instruments. However, the absence of disclosed dilution sources or timelines prevents a more detailed assessment of capital structure risks. Recent events include analyst estimates and price targets, with a mean recommendation of 2.55 (on a 1-5 scale), indicating a mixed outlook. No recent filings or transcripts were provided in the input data to assess management commentary or strategic shifts.

30-day price · WEGE3-7.88 (-15.4%)
Low$42.19High$53.34Close$43.13As of17 May, 00:00 UTC
Profile
CompanyWEG SA
TickerWEGE3.SA
SectorIndustrials
BusinessIndustrial Goods
Industry groupIndustrial Goods
IndustryElectrical Components & Equipment
AI analysis

Business. WEG SA is a Brazilian manufacturer of electric motors, transformers, and related industrial equipment, generating revenue primarily through the sale of electrical components and equipment to industrial and commercial clients.

Classification. WEG SA is classified in the Industrials sector under the Industrial Goods business sector, specifically in the Electrical Components & Equipment industry, with a confidence level of 0.92 based on verified market data.

WEG SA maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, indicating a relatively low reliance on debt financing. The company's liquidity position is characterized as medium, with a current ratio of 1.76, suggesting it can cover its short-term obligations but with limited excess capacity. Free cash flow of 1.34 billion BRL and cash and equivalents of 4.69 billion BRL provide a buffer for operational flexibility and potential reinvestment. Profitability metrics show a return on equity of 7.47% and a return on assets of 3.85%, which are below the industry median for electrical equipment manufacturers. This suggests that WEG SA is underperforming in terms of capital efficiency and asset utilization compared to its peers. The company's revenue is concentrated in its core electrical components and equipment segment, with no disclosed geographic diversification beyond Brazil. This concentration increases exposure to local economic and regulatory risks, particularly in the industrial and energy sectors. WEG SA's growth trajectory is modest, with no disclosed revenue growth rates or forward-looking guidance. Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 55.12 BRL, with a median of 51.50 BRL, indicating a generally neutral to cautiously optimistic outlook. However, the absence of disclosed revenue history limits the ability to assess historical growth trends. Risk factors include a net cash position that is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints. The company's dilution risk is assessed as low, with no near-term pressure from share issuance or convertible instruments. However, the absence of disclosed dilution sources or timelines prevents a more detailed assessment of capital structure risks. Recent events include analyst estimates and price targets, with a mean recommendation of 2.55 (on a 1-5 scale), indicating a mixed outlook. No recent filings or transcripts were provided in the input data to assess management commentary or strategic shifts.
Key takeaways
  • WEG SA maintains a conservative capital structure with a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.26, but its liquidity position is only medium.
  • The company's return on equity of 7.47% and return on assets of 3.85% are below industry medians, indicating underperformance in capital efficiency.
  • Revenue is concentrated in Brazil and the electrical components segment, increasing exposure to local economic and regulatory risks.
  • Analysts have assigned a mean price target of 55.12 BRL, with a generally neutral to cautiously optimistic outlook.
  • The company's net cash position is negative after subtracting total debt, signaling potential liquidity constraints.
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Financial snapshot
PeriodHA-latest
CurrencyBRL
Revenue$9.27B
Gross profit$3.13B
Operating income$1.93B
Net income$1.44B
R&D
SG&A
D&A
SBC
Operating cash flow$3.08B
CapEx-$707.7M
Free cash flow$1.34B
Total assets$37.44B
Total liabilities$18.14B
Total equity$19.30B
Cash & equivalents$4.69B
Long-term debt$4.94B
Annual history (last 5)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FY-4$23.56B$4.31B$3.59B$1.74B
FY-3$29.90B$5.08B$4.21B$1.84B
FY-2$32.50B$6.47B$5.73B$2.60B
FY-1$37.99B$7.69B$6.04B$2.42B
FY0$40.80B$8.00B$6.38B-$171.0M
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FY-4
FY-3
FY-2
FY-1
FY0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FY-4$23.93B$13.60B$2.18B
FY-3$28.13B$14.83B$3.74B
FY-2$31.50B$17.34B$5.18B
FY-1$41.49B$22.20B$5.45B
FY0$42.65B$17.42B$4.26B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FY-4$939.4M-$780.8M$1.74B
FY-3$2.98B-$1.11B$1.84B
FY-2$7.02B-$1.59B$2.60B
FY-1$7.25B-$1.78B$2.42B
FY0$6.45B-$2.56B-$171.0M
Quarterly history (last 4)
PeriodRevenueOp IncomeNet IncomeFCF
FQ-7$9.27B$1.93B$1.44B$1.34B
FQ-6$9.86B$2.01B$1.58B$234.7M
FQ-5$10.82B$2.14B$1.69B$1.36B
FQ-4$10.08B$1.94B$1.55B-$537.7M
FQ-3$10.21B$2.02B$1.59B$1.41B
FQ-2$10.27B$2.04B$1.65B$15.2M
FQ-1$10.25B$2.00B$1.59B-$1.05B
FQ0$9.47B$1.85B$1.46B$1.22B
PeriodGross %Op %Net %FCF %
FQ-7
FQ-6
FQ-5
FQ-4
FQ-3
FQ-2
FQ-1
FQ0
PeriodAssetsEquityCashDebt
FQ-7$37.44B$19.30B$4.69B
FQ-6$36.32B$19.72B$4.12B
FQ-5$41.49B$22.20B$5.45B
FQ-4$39.32B$21.28B$2.91B
FQ-3$39.84B$22.22B$3.28B
FQ-2$41.49B$22.41B$4.66B
FQ-1$42.65B$17.42B$4.26B
FQ0$43.38B$17.75B$4.20B
PeriodOCFCapExFCFSBC
FQ-7$3.08B-$707.7M$1.34B
FQ-6$4.67B-$1.12B$234.7M
FQ-5$7.25B-$1.78B$1.36B
FQ-4$540.5M-$596.0M-$537.7M
FQ-3$1.97B-$1.12B$1.41B
FQ-2$4.24B-$1.74B$15.2M
FQ-1$6.45B-$2.56B-$1.05B
FQ0$1.26B-$607.4M$1.22B
Valuation
Market price
Market cap
Enterprise value
P/E
Reported non-GAAP P/E
EV/Revenue
EV/Op income
EV/OCF
P/B
P/Tangible book
Tangible book$19.30B
Net cash-$247.9M
Current ratio1.8
Debt/Equity0.3
ROA3.9%
ROE7.5%
Cash conversion2.1%
CapEx/Revenue-7.6%
SBC/Revenue
Asset intensity
Dilution ratio0.0%
Risk assessment
Dilution riskLow
Liquidity riskMedium
  • Net cash is negative after subtracting total debt.
Industry benchmarks
Activity: Industrial Goods · cohort 2404 companies
MetricWEGE3Activity
Op margin20.8%6.1% medp25 1.1% · p75 11.6%top quartile
Net margin15.5%4.9% medp25 0.8% · p75 9.7%top quartile
Gross margin33.7%24.1% medp25 16.2% · p75 33.5%top quartile
R&D / revenue2.0% medp25 1.6% · p75 3.0%
CapEx / revenue-7.6%-3.9% medp25 -8.6% · p75 -1.8%below median
Debt / equity26.0%24.0% medp25 5.4% · p75 59.8%above median
Observations
IR observations
Mean price target55.12 BRL
Median price target51.50 BRL
High price target70.00 BRL
Low price target39.20 BRL
Mean recommendation2.55 (1=strong buy, 5=strong sell)
Strong-buy count1.00
Buy count4.00
Hold count5.00
Sell count1.00
Strong-sell count0.00
Mean EPS estimate1.62 BRL
Last actual EPS1.52 BRL
Source data
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Company fundamentalsperiod FQ-7 · history via verified-market-data
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Market quoteclose BRL 44.86 · shares 4.20B diluted
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Source: analysis-pipeline (hybrid)Generated: 2026-05-30 00:28 UTCJob: 8238ccc4