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Neutral 47 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:47Neutral
Price Target:
$12.50
▼(-11.22% Downside)
The score is held down primarily by weak financial performance—ongoing losses, compressed margins, and high leverage—despite improved recent free cash flow. Technicals and the latest earnings call are moderately supportive (margin improvement, maintained guidance, some momentum), but valuation remains constrained by negative earnings and deleveraging execution risk.
Positive Factors
Diversified revenue mix
OneWater’s model combines new and pre-owned boat sales with higher-frequency aftersales (service, parts, F&I), which smooths revenue cycles and supports recurring margins. This structural diversification reduces dependence on new-unit cycles and enhances long-term cash resilience.
Improving cash generation
After volatile prior years, the business produced positive operating and free cash flow in 2024–2025, showing better working capital and inventory control. Durable cash generation enhances capacity to fund operations, pay down debt, and execute strategic M&A or asset sales over the medium term.
Gross margin improvement
Management reported a 110bp YoY gross-margin gain driven by model mix and portfolio actions. Sustained margin recovery from better mix and pricing discipline would materially improve operating leverage, helping translate revenue into durable profits even in an uneven industry.
Negative Factors
Elevated leverage
Leverage at ~5.1x adjusted EBITDA materially constrains financial flexibility and raises refinancing and covenant risk. High net debt increases sensitivity to demand shocks and limits the company's ability to invest in service capacity or M&A without clear, sustained cash-flow improvement.
Sustained profitability weakness
Revenue scale improved, but multiyear margin erosion and recurring net losses indicate structural pressure on pricing, costs, or mix. Unless margins stabilize back toward historical levels, returns on capital will remain weak, complicating recovery of equity and long-term shareholder value creation.
Execution risk on asset-sale deleveraging
Management’s deleveraging plan relies partly on proceeds from non-core asset sales that are not yet finalized. Failure or delay in closing would keep leverage elevated, worsening liquidity and raising the chance of distress or deeper restructuring needs over the medium term.

OneWater Marine (ONEW) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

OneWater Marine Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company DescriptionOneWater Marine Inc. operates as a recreational boat retailer in the United States. The company offers new and pre-owned recreational boats and yachts, as well as related marine products, such as parts and accessories. It also provides boat repair and maintenance services. In addition, the company arranges boat financing and insurance; and other ancillary services, including indoor and outdoor storage, and marina, as well as rental of boats and personal watercraft. As of September 30, 2021, it operated 70 stores in 11 states, including Texas, Florida, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and New Jersey. OneWater Marine Inc. was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Buford, Georgia.
How the Company Makes MoneyOneWater Marine generates revenue primarily through the sale of boats and marine products from its dealerships. Key revenue streams include new and used boat sales, accessories and parts sales, and service and maintenance offerings. Additionally, the company earns income from financing and insurance services provided to customers purchasing boats. The expansion of its dealership network and partnerships with leading boat manufacturers enhance its market presence and contribute to revenue growth. Seasonal sales fluctuations and promotional events also play a role in driving business during peak boating seasons.

OneWater Marine Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Jan 29, 2026
(Q1-2026)
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Next Earnings Date:Apr 30, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The call conveyed cautious optimism: management reported modest revenue growth, meaningful margin expansion (+110 bps) and improvements in adjusted profitability (adjusted EBITDA doubled and adjusted loss per share materially improved). Inventory mix and age are healthier, pre-owned and service segments showed strong growth, and the company is pursuing asset sales to lower leverage. Offsetting these positives are a 6% decline in new boat sales, a GAAP net loss of $8M and a $7M impairment, elevated leverage (net debt ~5.1x EBITDA) and reliance on a not-yet-definitive asset sale to materially improve leverage. Guidance was maintained but reflects a conservative industry outlook. Overall, positives and operational improvements are meaningful but balanced by capital structure risk and some demand softness.
Q1-2026 Updates
Positive Updates
Revenue Growth
Fiscal Q1 revenue of $381 million, up 1% year-over-year from $370 million, demonstrating top-line stability versus prior year.
Gross Margin Expansion
Gross profit increased to $89 million from $84 million and gross profit margin expanded to 23.5%, a 110 basis point improvement versus the prior year quarter driven by favorable model mix and portfolio actions.
Pre-owned and Aftermarket Strength
Pre-owned boat sales increased 24% (driven by higher unit sales and higher average unit price) and service, parts, and other revenue grew 10%, reflecting strength in distribution/service operations and customer loyalty.
Improved Adjusted Profitability
Adjusted EBITDA rose to $4 million from $2 million year-over-year. Adjusted loss per diluted share improved to a $0.04 loss versus a $0.54 loss in the prior year period.
Inventory Optimization and Healthier Mix
Total inventory decreased to $602 million from $637 million (down ~$35 million, ~5.5%), with management reporting healthier age profile and improved mix following strategic inventory initiatives and brand rationalization.
Maintained Full-Year Guidance and Margin Outlook
Company maintained Fiscal 2026 guidance: total sales $1.83B–$1.93B, adjusted EBITDA $65M–$85M, adjusted EPS $0.25–$0.75. Management expects new boat margins to improve ~100 basis points on the year.
Balance Sheet Actions to Improve Leverage
Board-approved plan to sell certain non-core distribution assets (classified as held for sale) with expected proceeds to reduce leverage (management expects leverage near ~4.0x by end of March and under 4.0x by year-end). Liquidity totaled $46 million, including $32 million cash.
Negative Updates
New Boat Sales Decline
New boat sales were down 6% year-over-year in the quarter, reflecting softer new-unit demand despite improvements in mix and pricing.
Net Loss and Asset Impairment
Net loss was $8 million (‑$0.47 per diluted share) compared with a net loss of $14 million (‑$0.81) in the prior year. The quarter included a $7 million impairment charge related to distribution assets classified as held for sale.
High Leverage Relative to Adjusted EBITDA
Long-term debt of $399 million and net debt at 5.1x trailing twelve-month adjusted EBITDA represent material leverage; reduction depends in part on expected asset-sale proceeds that are not yet definitive.
SG&A and Variable Expense Increase
Selling, general & administrative expenses increased to $81 million from $79 million, driven by higher variable expenses such as sales commissions tied to improved gross margins.
F&I Income Pressure from Mix Shift
Finance and insurance income decreased slightly as a percentage of total sales due to a shift in product mix toward more pre-owned and service revenue.
Transaction Uncertainty for Held-for-Sale Assets
Distribution assets were classified as held for sale and management expects a close prior to March 31, 2026, but no definitive agreement has been signed, introducing execution and timing risk for the planned leverage reduction.
Industry and Same-Store Sales Headwinds
Management expects the broader industry to be flat to down low single digits year-over-year and anticipates flat same-store sales for the company (brand rationalization headwinds), creating a cautious near-term demand backdrop.
Company Guidance
OneWater maintained its FY26 guidance, forecasting total sales of $1.83–$1.93 billion, adjusted EBITDA of $65–$85 million and adjusted EPS of $0.25–$0.75, while expecting the industry to be flat to down low-single-digits (and OneWater to outperform) with same-store sales flat overall; management also reiterated new boat margins should improve ~100 basis points on the year. At quarter end the company reported $381 million of revenue, gross profit of $89 million with a 23.5% margin (up 110 bps year-over-year), adjusted EBITDA of $4 million (vs. $2 million prior), net loss of $8 million ($0.47 per diluted share), adjusted loss per diluted share of $0.04, total liquidity of $46 million (including $32 million cash), inventory of $602 million (down from $637 million), long-term debt of $399 million and net debt of 5.1x trailing‑12‑month adjusted EBITDA, with management expecting leverage to fall to ~4x by March 31, 2026 and below 4x by year‑end following a planned divestiture.

OneWater Marine Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Financials are pressured: while revenue has grown long term, profitability deteriorated into recurring net losses (2023–2025) with notable gross-margin compression. Balance-sheet leverage is high (debt-to-equity ~2.8–3.0x historically; debt still sizable), reducing flexibility. Cash flow is a relative positive with positive FCF in 2024–2025, but it has been volatile.
Income Statement
38
Negative
Revenue has grown over the long run (from ~$1.02B in 2020 to ~$1.87B in 2025), but the trajectory has weakened recently with a decline in 2024 followed by only modest growth in 2025. Profitability has deteriorated meaningfully: gross margin compressed from ~32% (2022) to ~22% (2025), and results swung from solid profitability in 2020–2022 to losses in 2023–2025 (net margin ~-6% in 2025). Overall, scale is improving, but margin pressure and recurring net losses are the key overhang.
Balance Sheet
30
Negative
Leverage is elevated, with debt-to-equity around ~2.8–3.0x in 2023–2024 (and debt still near ~$964M in 2025) against a relatively modest equity base (~$285M in 2025). Equity has also declined from prior years, reducing financial flexibility. Returns on equity were strong in 2021–2022 but turned negative in 2023–2024 alongside losses, highlighting increased balance-sheet risk if profitability does not recover.
Cash Flow
52
Neutral
Cash generation is a relative bright spot: operating cash flow and free cash flow were positive in 2024–2025 (FCF ~$79M in 2025), indicating improved cash discipline versus the large cash outflow year in 2023. However, free cash flow has been volatile (strongly positive in 2020–2021, weak/negative in 2022–2023, then recovering), and 2025 free cash flow declined versus 2024. The business is currently producing cash, but consistency remains a concern.
BreakdownTTMDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue1.87B1.87B1.77B1.94B1.74B1.23B
Gross Profit422.81M405.39M435.06M535.13M553.65M357.45M
EBITDA-68.72M-101.43M86.99M43.90M252.13M158.41M
Net Income-114.58M-114.58M-5.71M-38.59M130.94M79.06M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets1.40B1.40B1.59B1.69B1.50B720.61M
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments64.82M52.17M16.85M84.65M42.07M62.61M
Total Debt964.37M964.37M1.01B1.08B835.02M318.78M
Total Liabilities1.12B1.12B1.20B1.28B1.05B465.78M
Stockholders Equity284.95M284.95M360.81M358.61M385.32M225.93M
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow79.02M79.02M8.92M-153.83M-8.20M149.53M
Operating Cash Flow91.75M91.75M34.84M-129.76M7.45M159.42M
Investing Cash Flow-11.60M-11.60M13.32M-51.60M-476.84M-117.13M
Financing Cash Flow-42.61M-42.61M-114.11M213.72M456.40M-36.50M

OneWater Marine Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Positive
Last Price14.08
Price Trends
50DMA
12.13
Positive
100DMA
13.66
Positive
200DMA
14.34
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
0.44
Positive
RSI
61.31
Neutral
STOCH
45.40
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For ONEW, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 14.08 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 13.53, above the 50-day MA of 12.13, and below the 200-day MA of 14.34, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of 0.44 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 61.31 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 45.40 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for ONEW.

OneWater Marine Risk Analysis

OneWater Marine disclosed 63 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. OneWater Marine reported the most risks in the "Finance & Corporate" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks

OneWater Marine Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
70
Outperform
$347.89M26.6710.00%6.03%-12.30%-29.51%
70
Outperform
$376.60M36.657.40%-12.17%
68
Neutral
$665.43M35.223.72%11.54%
61
Neutral
$18.38B12.79-2.54%3.03%1.52%-15.83%
47
Neutral
$233.25M-2.09-35.49%5.62%-1706.59%
47
Neutral
$3.53M-0.24-59.55%-34.70%36.13%
42
Neutral
$3.27M-66.16%78.81%
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
ONEW
OneWater Marine
14.08
-4.81
-25.46%
MPX
Marine Products
9.94
1.27
14.65%
MBUU
Malibu Boats
34.61
-3.82
-9.94%
MCFT
MasterCraft Boat Holdings
23.12
4.87
26.68%
VMAR
Vision Marine Technologies
3.28
-492.72
-99.34%
VEEE
Twin Vee PowerCats
1.58
-2.63
-62.47%

OneWater Marine Corporate Events

Business Operations and StrategyFinancial DisclosuresM&A Transactions
OneWater Marine Unveils Strategic Growth Plan
Positive
Dec 8, 2025

On December 8, 2025, OneWater Marine Inc. issued an investor presentation outlining its strategic growth and financial performance. The presentation highlighted the company’s diversified income streams and flexible operating model, which positions it to quickly adapt to market dynamics. OneWater’s growth is supported by a proven M&A strategy and an experienced leadership team. The company’s market positioning and operational strategies are designed to enhance its resilience against industry challenges, such as supply chain issues and economic fluctuations.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Hold with a $15.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
OneWater Marine Updates Credit and Financing Agreements
Neutral
Nov 21, 2025

On November 17, 2025, OneWater Marine Inc. executed Amendment No. 7 to its Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which included modifications to definitions, covenants, terms, conditions, and the maturity date, now set for July 31, 2027. Additionally, the company adjusted its repayment schedule and interest rates. On the same date, OneWater Marine also entered into the Third Amendment to its Eighth Amended and Restated Inventory Financing Agreement, which altered definitions, covenants, terms, conditions, and the termination date to March 1, 2027. The amendment increased the maximum borrowing capacity to $497.1 million, with an additional $38.7 million available for overtrade capacity.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Hold with a $15.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

Business Operations and StrategyPrivate Placements and Financing
OneWater Marine Extends Credit Facilities for Growth
Positive
Nov 19, 2025

On November 19, 2025, OneWater Marine Inc. announced the extension of its senior secured term loan and floor plan credit facilities by one year, providing continued access to capital and flexibility for growth initiatives. This move highlights OneWater’s financial strength and strategic focus on expanding its dealership network and offerings, with the support of Truist Bank and Wells Fargo leading the financing.

The most recent analyst rating on (ONEW) stock is a Hold with a $15.50 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on OneWater Marine stock, see the ONEW Stock Forecast page.

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Disclaimer

This AI Analyst Stock Report is automatically generated by our AI systems using advanced algorithms and publicly available financial, technical, and market data. While the information provided aims to be accurate and insightful, it is intended for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Any content created by an AI (Artificial Intelligence) system may contain inaccuracies and/or contain errors. Investing in stocks carries inherent risks, and past performance is not indicative of future results. This report does not account for your personal financial circumstances, objectives, or risk tolerance. Always conduct your own research or consult with a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions. The analysis and recommendations provided are based on historical and current data and may not fully reflect future market conditions or unexpected developments. Neither the creators of this report nor its affiliated entities guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of the information presented. Use this report at your own discretion and risk.Date of analysis: Jan 30, 2026