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Wacker Neuson
(XETRA:WAC)
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Rating:68Neutral
Price Target:
€22.50
▲(2.74% Upside)
Action:Downgraded
Date:08/18/26
The score is driven primarily by improving financial performance (margin/return recovery, low leverage, and strong recent free cash flow) and supportive valuation (P/E ~12 with a ~3.37% dividend yield). Offsetting these positives, technical indicators point to weaker near-term momentum (price below the 20-day average, RSI ~46, low Stoch), which tempers the overall rating.
Positive Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low and improving leverage gives Wacker Neuson financial flexibility through the construction cycle. A stronger equity base can support investment, customer service and resilience without relying heavily on additional borrowing.
Negative Factors
Cyclical demand exposure
Exposure to construction, infrastructure, agricultural and municipal equipment makes demand sensitive to economic and investment cycles. This can create uneven revenue, production and utilization levels, limiting the durability of the current recovery.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Conservative balance sheet
Low and improving leverage gives Wacker Neuson financial flexibility through the construction cycle. A stronger equity base can support investment, customer service and resilience without relying heavily on additional borrowing.
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Wacker Neuson (WAC) vs. iShares MSCI Germany ETF (EWG)
Market Cap
€1.46B
Dividend Yield3.2%
Average Volume (3M)42.89K
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.3
Beta (1Y)1.39
Revenue Growth14.03%
EPS Growth166.14%
CountryDE
Employees5,757
SectorGeneral
Sector StrengthN/A
IndustryIndustrial - Machinery
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)1.73
Shares Outstanding70,140,000
10 Day Avg. Volume68,405
30 Day Avg. Volume42,892
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio2.02
Price to Book (P/B)1.10
Price to Sales (P/S)0.75
P/FCF Ratio7.78
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
€26.75Price Target Upside22.15% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)1.65
Revenue Forecast (FY)€2.38B
Wacker Neuson Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Munich, Germany-based Wacker Neuson SE, established in 1848, operates internationally as a manufacturer and distributor of both light-duty and compact construction machinery. The company markets its products under the Wacker Neuson, Kramer, and We...
How the Company Makes Money
Wacker Neuson primarily makes money by selling new construction machines and light equipment through a mix of direct sales and dealer/distributor channels, with revenue largely tied to demand for construction and infrastructure activity. A major r...
Wacker Neuson Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
66
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
72
Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 2.40B | 2.22B | 2.23B | 2.65B | 2.25B | 1.87B |
| Gross Profit | 565.40M | 465.70M | 518.00M | 646.50M | 534.30M | 483.50M |
| EBITDA | 285.80M | 284.90M | 225.80M | 360.50M | 273.90M | 266.90M |
| Net Income | 117.90M | 77.20M | 70.20M | 185.90M | 142.60M | 137.90M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 2.50B | 2.46B | 2.49B | 2.64B | 2.32B | 2.32B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 31.80M | 64.70M | 71.80M | 66.40M | 85.30M | 328.10M |
| Total Debt | 325.70M | 340.00M | 477.20M | 551.30M | 364.60M | 507.30M |
| Total Liabilities | 953.30M | 946.60M | 989.00M | 1.15B | 929.40M | 1.03B |
| Stockholders Equity | 1.54B | 1.51B | 1.50B | 1.50B | 1.39B | 1.29B |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 220.10M | 214.70M | 202.70M | -50.30M | -110.20M | 249.50M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 259.00M | 251.30M | 305.30M | 113.20M | -6.40M | 331.70M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -60.40M | -66.70M | -120.70M | -138.10M | 5.60M | -182.60M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -190.20M | -184.50M | -177.50M | -5.00M | -250.80M | -128.90M |
Wacker Neuson Technical Analysis
Positive
21.90
Price Trends
20.50
Positive
19.57
Positive
19.98
Positive
Market Momentum
0.12
Positive
60.82
Neutral
61.46
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For DE:WAC, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 21.9 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 21.54, above the 50-day MA of 20.50, and above the 200-day MA of 19.98, indicating a bullish trend. The MACD of 0.12 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 60.82 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 61.46 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for DE:WAC.
Wacker Neuson Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (55)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
69 Neutral | €4.64B | 47.39 | 20.97% | 1.28% | 10.63% | 28.99% | |
68 Neutral | €1.46B | 12.28 | 7.73% | 3.18% | 14.03% | 166.14% | |
63 Neutral | €1.56B | -1.84 | -427.53% | 2.80% | 1.66% | 11.38% | |
60 Neutral | €1.58B | 19.96 | 8.04% | 1.76% | 10.63% | 203.27% | |
55 Neutral | $6.65B | 3.83 | -15.92% | 6.20% | 10.91% | 7.18% | |
52 Neutral | €5.28B | 14.32 | 6.24% | 1.53% | 1.99% | 67.69% | |
45 Neutral | €16.16M | -0.24 | -87.23% | ― | -4.41% | -47.81% |
* General Sector Average
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-2.61
-10.65%
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