Wacker Chemie AG

Wacker Chemie AG maintains a current ratio of 3.06, indicating strong short-term liquidity coverage of current liabilities. However, the company carries significant long-term debt of 2.35 billion EUR against total equity of 3.60 billion EUR, resulting in a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.65. Cash and equivalents stand at 637.3 million EUR, which is insufficient to cover total debt, leading to a negative net cash position. Operating cash flow is positive at 542.6 million EUR, but free cash flow is negative at -980.2 million EUR due to capital expenditures of 553.2 million EUR.

The company reports a net loss of 821.1 million EUR on revenue of 5.49 billion EUR, resulting in a return on equity of -22.81% and a return on assets of -9.81%. Gross profit is 747.5 million EUR, while operating income is negative at -509.4 million EUR, reflecting significant operational pressures. Without cohort median data for direct comparison, these negative returns indicate a period of substantial profitability erosion relative to typical industry benchmarks.

Revenue mix by segment and geographic exposure is not disclosed in the available data. Consequently, specific concentration risks related to product lines or regions cannot be quantified from the provided inputs.

Historical revenue and net income trends are not available in the input data to assess growth trajectory. The current financial snapshot shows a single period of performance with significant losses, but multi-year trends are absent.

Liquidity risk is assessed as medium, while dilution risk is low. A key flag notes that net cash is negative after subtracting total debt, highlighting leverage concerns. The company has 49.68 million shares outstanding, with no difference between basic and diluted shares, suggesting minimal immediate dilution pressure.

Recent analyst observations indicate a mean price target of 89.72 EUR and a median target of 92.80 EUR, with a high target of 110.00 EUR and a low target of 50.00 EUR. The mean recommendation is 3.18, with 11 hold ratings, 1 buy, and 1 strong buy, reflecting a cautious market sentiment.

Revenue €1.41B, −4,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €1.41B, −4,9% YoY

Revenue €1.34B, −6,2% YoY; Operating income −185,7% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €1.34B, −6,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income −185,7% YoY
• ▍Net income −412,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −371,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin -6.5%

Revenue €1.48B; Operating income -€400.0k.

• ▍Revenue €1.48B
• ▍Operating income -€400.0k
• ▍Net margin -0.5%

Revenue €1.43B; Operating income €37.1M.

• ▍Revenue €1.43B
• ▍Operating income €37.1M
• ▍Net margin 2.0%

Revenue €5.49B, −4,1% YoY; Operating income −275,6% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €5.49B, −4,1% YoY
• ▍Operating income −275,6% YoY
• ▍Net income −440,7% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −1 142,3% YoY
• ▍Net margin -15.0%

Revenue €5.72B, −10,6% YoY; Operating income −28,4% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €5.72B, −10,6% YoY
• ▍Operating income −28,4% YoY
• ▍Net income −23,1% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow +83,9% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.2%

Revenue €6.40B, −22,0% YoY; Operating income −75,9% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €6.40B, −22,0% YoY
• ▍Operating income −75,9% YoY
• ▍Net income −74,9% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −167,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 4.9%

Revenue €8.21B, +32,2% YoY; Operating income +48,0% YoY.

• ▍Revenue €8.21B, +32,2% YoY
• ▍Operating income +48,0% YoY
• ▍Net income +55,0% YoY
• ▍Free cash flow −10,5% YoY
• ▍Net margin 15.2%

Revenue €6.21B; Operating income €1.13B.

• ▍Revenue €6.21B
• ▍Operating income €1.13B
• ▍Net margin 13.0%