WH Group Limited (WHGLY)
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Rating:73Outperform
Price Target:
$27.00
▲(11.52% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:04/18/26
The score is driven primarily by solid but mixed financial performance—improved earnings versus 2023 but with 2025 margin compression and slightly softer cash-flow momentum—supported by an improving technical trend and notably attractive valuation (low P/E and high dividend yield).
Positive Factors
Vertical Integration
WH Group's integration across hog production, slaughter/processing and branded packaged-meats secures supply, captures processing margins and supports product continuity. This structure reduces reliance on third-party suppliers and helps sustain margins and volume resilience through cycles.
Negative Factors
Margin Compression
Declining gross, EBIT and EBITDA margins in 2025 point to either rising input costs or deteriorating pricing/mix. Persistent margin compression would erode free cash flow and returns, requiring structural improvements in pricing power or cost efficiency to restore durable profitability.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Vertical Integration
WH Group's integration across hog production, slaughter/processing and branded packaged-meats secures supply, captures processing margins and supports product continuity. This structure reduces reliance on third-party suppliers and helps sustain margins and volume resilience through cycles.
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WH Group (WHGLY) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$15.21B
Dividend Yield6.58%
Average Volume (3M)807.00
Price to Earnings (P/E)4.5
Beta (1Y)-0.13
Revenue Growth8.26%
EPS Growth-2.59%
CountryUS
Employees102,000
SectorConsumer Defensive
Sector Strength42
IndustryPackaged Foods
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)2.45
Shares Outstanding641,511,000
10 Day Avg. Volume0
30 Day Avg. Volume807
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-1.18
Price to Book (P/B)1.27
Price to Sales (P/S)0.51
P/FCF Ratio7.44
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.12
Enterprise Value/Revenue0.61
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit3.59
Enterprise Value/Ebitda6.43
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
WH Group Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
WH Group Limited, an investment holding company, engages in the production, wholesale, and retail sale of meat products in China, the United States, Mexico, and Europe. The company operates through Packaged Meats, Pork, and Others segments. It is ...
How the Company Makes Money
WH Group primarily makes money by selling pork and pork-based products across the value chain, with revenue generally coming from three major activities: (1) Packaged meats: selling branded and private-label value-added meat products (such as baco...
WH Group Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Date:Oct 29, 2024
(Q3-2024)
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Next Earnings Date:Aug 18, 2026
Earnings Call Sentiment Neutral
The earnings call highlighted significant profit improvements across various regions, especially in North America and Europe, driven by strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. However, these gains were offset by challenges such as declining sales volumes and volatility in hog prices, particularly in China. Despite these issues, the company's focus on cost management and strategic positioning suggests a cautiously optimistic outlook.Positive Updates
EBITDA and Profit Surge
EBITDA increased by 38.9% to $2.25 billion, and operating profit increased by 71% to $1.79 billion. Profit attributable to owners rose by 90% to $1.0 billion.
Negative Updates
Decline in Sales Volume
Total packaged meats sold decreased by 4.4%, and pork sold volume decreased by 7.6%. Total revenue decreased by 3.2% to USD 18.8 billion.
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Q3-2024 Updates
Positive
Negative
EBITDA and Profit Surge
EBITDA increased by 38.9% to $2.25 billion, and operating profit increased by 71% to $1.79 billion. Profit attributable to owners rose by 90% to $1.0 billion.
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Company Guidance
During the WH Group's Q3 2024 earnings call, management provided detailed guidance on various financial metrics, highlighting significant improvements despite some revenue declines. Total revenue for the first nine months of 2024 was USD 18.8 billion, a year-over-year decrease of 3.2%, while the EBITDA increased by 38.9% to USD 2.25 billion. Operating profit soared by 71% to USD 1.79 billion, and profit attributable to owners of the company rose by 90% to USD 1.0 billion, resulting in a basic EPS of USD 8.43. Packaged meats, accounting for 52.5% of revenue and 93.8% of operating profit, remained the core business driver. Geographically, North America contributed 52.5% of the revenue and 46.9% of the operating profit, while China and Europe accounted for 33% and 14.5% of revenue, respectively. Hog prices in China increased, affecting supply, whereas in the U.S., improved hog production was noted with a rebound in prices and reduced feed costs. The company aims to continue optimizing business structures, leveraging industrialization, and enhancing cost management to sustain growth.WH Group Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
67
Positive
Balance Sheet
74
Positive
Cash Flow
63
Positive
| Breakdown | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | |||||
| Total Revenue | 28.10B | 25.94B | 26.24B | 28.14B | 27.29B |
| Gross Profit | 4.64B | 5.20B | 3.46B | 5.18B | 4.54B |
| EBITDA | 2.59B | 3.16B | 2.00B | 3.10B | 2.51B |
| Net Income | 1.57B | 1.61B | 629.00M | 1.37B | 1.07B |
Balance Sheet | |||||
| Total Assets | 21.91B | 19.84B | 19.18B | 19.86B | 19.41B |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 3.68B | 2.54B | 1.71B | 1.82B | 1.79B |
| Total Debt | 4.12B | 3.72B | 3.72B | 3.90B | 4.50B |
| Total Liabilities | 9.11B | 8.48B | 8.60B | 9.44B | 9.72B |
| Stockholders Equity | 11.19B | 10.66B | 9.83B | 9.60B | 8.75B |
Cash Flow | |||||
| Free Cash Flow | 1.92B | 1.81B | 805.00M | 826.00M | 1.04B |
| Operating Cash Flow | 2.53B | 2.52B | 1.62B | 1.80B | 1.96B |
| Investing Cash Flow | -1.20B | -612.00M | -663.00M | -350.00M | -409.00M |
| Financing Cash Flow | -981.00M | -984.00M | -1.18B | -1.54B | -1.57B |
WH Group Technical Analysis
Positive
24.21
Price Trends
24.63
Negative
23.73
Positive
21.81
Positive
Market Momentum
-0.33
Negative
46.83
Neutral
12.87
Positive
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For WHGLY, the sentiment is Positive. The current price of 24.21 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 24.09, below the 50-day MA of 24.63, and above the 200-day MA of 21.81, indicating a neutral trend. The MACD of -0.33 indicates Negative momentum. The RSI at 46.83 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 12.87 is Positive, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Positive sentiment for WHGLY.
WH Group Peers Comparison
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Sector (62)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
73 Outperform | $15.21B | 4.55 | 14.19% | 6.58% | 8.26% | -2.59% | |
68 Neutral | $11.42B | 18.81 | 6.13% | 4.82% | 1.95% | -35.52% | |
62 Neutral | $20.33B | 14.63 | -3.31% | 3.23% | 1.93% | -12.26% | |
62 Neutral | $6.82B | 21.94 | 24.19% | ― | 3.30% | -26.64% | |
61 Neutral | $10.72B | -3.86 | -21.55% | 4.45% | 1.58% | -389.82% | |
54 Neutral | $5.96B | 14.14 | 13.98% | 5.64% | -0.81% | 5.57% | |
49 Neutral | $13.78B | 21.88 | 26.35% | 9.72% | ― | 70.95% |
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