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Weir Group (WEGRY)
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Weir Group (WEGRY) AI Stock Analysis

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WEGRY

Weir Group

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Neutral 65 (OpenAI - 5.2)
Rating:65Neutral
Price Target:
$19.00
▼(-4.19% Downside)
Action:DowngradedDate:03/08/26
The score is primarily supported by improving operating performance and constructive 2026 guidance (growth, margin expansion, and deleveraging plans). This is tempered by balance-sheet risk from higher leverage and weaker recent cash flow momentum, while technical indicators point to a weak near-term trend despite oversold signals; valuation is moderately supportive.
Positive Factors
Aftermarket recurring revenue
A high‑quality aftermarket stream tied to an installed base creates recurring, less cyclical revenue and higher marginal profitability. Durable aftermarket growth supports predictable cash flow, strengthens customer ties, and cushions OEM cyclicality over a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
Negative Factors
Elevated post‑acquisition leverage
Higher leverage reduces balance‑sheet flexibility and raises interest sensitivity, constraining capital allocation during downturns. Deleveraging targets are credible, but elevated net debt increases refinancing and covenant risk and limits room for opportunistic investment over the medium term.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Aftermarket recurring revenue
A high‑quality aftermarket stream tied to an installed base creates recurring, less cyclical revenue and higher marginal profitability. Durable aftermarket growth supports predictable cash flow, strengthens customer ties, and cushions OEM cyclicality over a 2–6 month horizon and beyond.
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Weir Group (WEGRY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)

Weir Group Business Overview & Revenue Model

Company Description
The Weir Group PLC produces and sells highly engineered original equipment worldwide. It operates in two segments, Minerals and ESCO. The Minerals segment offers slurry handling equipment and associated aftermarket support services for abrasive hi...
How the Company Makes Money
Weir primarily makes money by selling engineered mining equipment and by servicing and supplying those assets over their operating life. A major revenue stream is original equipment sales (e.g., pumps, valves, cyclones and other minerals processin...

Weir Group Earnings Call Summary

Earnings Call Date:Mar 04, 2026
(Q4-2025)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 04, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Positive
The call conveys a broadly positive operational and financial story: mid-single-digit revenue growth, strong aftermarket performance, 15% operating profit growth, margin expansion to 20.2%, robust cash conversion (92%), meaningful emissions reduction (−31% vs 2019), and strategic M&A that expands software and geographic reach. Near-term weaknesses are largely transitional or one‑off: higher net debt from acquisitions (net debt/EBITDA 1.9x), elevated working capital (22.4% of sales) driven by inventory and tariffs, legacy asbestos exposure ( U.S. entity in Chapter 11), and a slip in total incident rate on safety. Management has clear plans to delever, normalize working capital, complete integration of acquisitions, and continue Performance Excellence while investing in R&D and systems. Overall, highlights outweigh the lowlights and the company appears well positioned for continued growth while managing short-term execution and legacy risks.
Positive Updates
Revenue and Orders Growth
Revenue grew 6% (constant currency) to GBP 2.6bn; total orders increased 7% to GBP 2.6bn, driven by strong aftermarket demand and contributions from acquisitions.
Negative Updates
Higher Net Debt Post‑Acquisitions
Net debt-to-EBITDA increased to 1.9x (toward the top end of target range) following significant acquisition activity in 2025, creating near-term deleveraging requirements.
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Q4-2025 Updates
Negative
Revenue and Orders Growth
Revenue grew 6% (constant currency) to GBP 2.6bn; total orders increased 7% to GBP 2.6bn, driven by strong aftermarket demand and contributions from acquisitions.
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Company Guidance
Guidance for 2026 is for another year of revenue and operating profit growth with 50 basis points of operating margin expansion (management’s bridge implies a 20.7% operating margin driven by +110bps from Performance Excellence, +20bps from acquisitions and an ~80bps reinvestment headwind into R&D/IT), mid-single-digit aftermarket revenue growth and continued strong software growth; cash and balance-sheet targets include free operating cash conversion of 90–100%, net interest cost of ~GBP 90m, CapEx and lease spend around 1.3x depreciation, expected exceptional cash costs of ~GBP 25–30m, an effective tax rate of 28%, a return toward net debt/EBITDA of 0.5–1.5x by end‑2026 (from 1.9x post‑acquisitions), and working capital normalizing toward a ~20% of sales target while cumulative Performance Excellence savings are being increased to GBP 90m (GBP 59m delivered to date).

Weir Group Financial Statement Overview

Summary
Operating profitability has improved materially (strong gross margin and higher EBIT margin), and free cash flow remains positive with solid earnings quality. Offsetting this, leverage increased notably in the latest year (higher debt and debt-to-equity), and cash flow momentum weakened with a sharp free cash flow decline and choppy revenue/net margin trends.
Income Statement
77
Positive
Balance Sheet
58
Neutral
Cash Flow
60
Neutral
BreakdownDec 2025Dec 2024Dec 2023Dec 2022Dec 2021
Income Statement
Total Revenue2.51B2.51B2.64B2.47B1.93B
Gross Profit1.01B1.02B994.90M873.90M692.00M
EBITDA581.08M519.00M489.50M422.80M361.90M
Net Income241.49M312.20M227.90M213.40M258.50M
Balance Sheet
Total Assets4.53B3.79B3.89B4.06B3.50B
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments508.11M556.40M707.20M691.20M564.40M
Total Debt1.78B1.09B1.40B1.49B1.34B
Total Liabilities2.62B1.93B2.19B2.32B2.04B
Stockholders Equity1.90B1.84B1.69B1.73B1.44B
Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow257.43M377.40M307.60M264.70M103.30M
Operating Cash Flow316.12M449.90M394.30M320.80M156.10M
Investing Cash Flow-844.38M-52.80M-70.60M-68.30M195.20M
Financing Cash Flow537.16M-301.90M-322.50M-303.80M-217.30M

Weir Group Technical Analysis

Technical Analysis Sentiment
Negative
Last Price19.83
Price Trends
50DMA
21.23
Negative
100DMA
20.26
Negative
200DMA
18.98
Negative
Market Momentum
MACD
-0.63
Negative
RSI
42.33
Neutral
STOCH
61.07
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For WEGRY, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 19.83 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 18.92, below the 50-day MA of 21.23, and above the 200-day MA of 18.98, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -0.63 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 42.33 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 61.07 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for WEGRY.

Weir Group Peers Comparison

Overall Rating
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (63)
Financial Indicators
Name
Overall Rating
Market Cap
P/E Ratio
ROE
Dividend Yield
Revenue Growth
EPS Growth
76
Outperform
$10.58B30.5913.29%12.60%24.02%
67
Neutral
$10.35B31.8525.19%1.28%2.37%-6.93%
66
Neutral
$10.52B26.0515.81%1.17%3.19%69.89%
65
Neutral
$10.54B31.1613.42%1.28%0.75%44.30%
63
Neutral
$10.79B15.437.44%2.01%2.89%-14.66%
60
Neutral
$11.91B50.026.19%5.52%9.03%
53
Neutral
$6.38B-8.50%0.27%-159.24%
* Industrials Sector Average
Performance Comparison
Ticker
Company Name
Price
Change
% Change
WEGRY
Weir Group
20.54
7.93
62.89%
DCI
Donaldson Company
89.33
26.24
41.59%
FLS
Flowserve
82.70
38.71
87.99%
GNRC
Generac Holdings
202.93
88.28
77.00%
SPXC
SPX
212.22
76.95
56.89%
MIDD
The Middleby
143.59
0.04
0.03%
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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: Mar 08, 2026