Western Midstream Valuation

WES Stock  USD 38.20  0.42  1.11%   
At this time, the company appears to be overvalued. Western Midstream maintains a prevalent Real Value of $33.83 per share. The last-minute price of the company is $38.2. Our model calculates the value of Western Midstream from examining the company fundamentals such as Return On Asset of 0.0777, profit margin of 0.42 %, and Current Valuation of 21.19 B as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Western Midstream's valuation include:
Price Book
4.4418
Enterprise Value
21.2 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
8.1475
Price Sales
4.0672
Forward PE
10.0301
Overvalued
Today
38.20
Please note that Western Midstream's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Western Midstream is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Western Midstream's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Western stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Western Midstream Partners. Since Western Midstream is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Western Stock. However, Western Midstream's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  38.2 Real  33.83 Target  30.62 Hype  38.18
The intrinsic value of Western Midstream's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Western Midstream's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
33.83
Real Value
42.02
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Western Midstream Partners helps investors to forecast how Western stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Western Midstream more accurately as focusing exclusively on Western Midstream's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
0.840.840.84
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Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
36.8038.1839.56
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15 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
27.8630.6233.99
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Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Western Midstream's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Western Midstream's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Western Midstream's closest peers.

Western Midstream Cash

187.64 Million

Western Valuation Trend

Western Midstream's real value is important for investors to make better decisions and a more accurate overall view of Western Midstream's financial worth over time. Using both Western Midstream's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to gauge the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing conclusions.

Western Revenue by Product

Western Midstream Total Value Analysis

Western Midstream Partners is at this time forecasted to have company total value of 21.19 B with market capitalization of 14.38 B, debt of 7.96 B, and cash on hands of 286.66 M. Please note that company total value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting gimmicks. We encourage investors to carefully check all of the Western Midstream fundamentals before making security assessment based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
21.19 B
14.38 B
7.96 B
286.66 M

Western Midstream Investor Information

About 84.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of Western Midstream was at this time reported as 8.48. The company last dividend was issued on the 1st of November 2024. Western Midstream had 10:9 split on the 26th of November 2014. Based on the analysis of Western Midstream's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Western Midstream Partners may be sliding down financialy. It has an above-average risk of going through some form of financial distress next quarter.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.260.4441
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities833.3 M1.7 B
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income1.4 B1.4 B
Sufficiently Up
Slightly volatile

Western Midstream Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Western Midstream has an asset utilization ratio of 24.91 percent. This implies that the Company is making $0.25 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Western Midstream Partners is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Western Midstream Ownership Allocation

Western Midstream Partners retains a total of 380.56 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Western Midstream outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutions are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in Western Midstream to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, other corporate entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Western Midstream Partners. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Western Midstream as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that on October 29, 2020, Representative Mark E Green of US Congress acquired $250k to $500k worth of Western Midstream's common stock.

Western Midstream Profitability Analysis

The company reported the last year's revenue of 3.11 B. Total Income to common stockholders was 998.53 M with profit before taxes, overhead, and interest of 2.18 B.

Western Midstream Past Distributions to stockholders

About Western Midstream Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Western Midstream's current worth on a daily basis. In general, an absolute valuation approach attempts to find the value of Western Midstream based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Western Midstream. We calculate exposure to Western Midstream's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Western Midstream's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit1.6 BB
Pretax Profit Margin 0.34  0.21 
Operating Profit Margin 0.44  0.26 
Net Profit Margin 0.33  0.35 
Gross Profit Margin 0.51  0.47 
Western Midstream's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Western Midstream's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Western Midstream can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Western Midstream represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Western, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Western Midstream Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At this time, Western Midstream's Dividends Paid is comparatively stable compared to the past year. Dividend Payout Ratio is likely to gain to 1.39 in 2024, whereas Dividend Yield is likely to drop 0.05 in 2024. . At this time, Western Midstream's Retained Earnings are comparatively stable compared to the past year. Earnings Yield is likely to gain to 0.1 in 2024, whereas Price Earnings Ratio is likely to drop 10.42 in 2024.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid978.4 MB
Dividend Yield 0.09  0.05 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.96  1.39 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 0.97  1.29 
There are various types of dividends Western Midstream can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Western shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Western Midstream Partners directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Western pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Western Midstream by the value of the dividends paid out.

Western Midstream Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Western Midstream does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding384.4 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.057
Forward Price Earnings10.0301

Western Midstream Current Valuation Indicators

Western Midstream's valuation analysis is a process of estimating the intrinsic value of all assets and outstanding equities. There are different methodologies and models we use to develop the final Western Midstream's valuation. The techniques such as discounted cash flow and fundamental indicators such as book value per share or market capitalization are well known and widely used across most financial advisers and money managers.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Western Midstream, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Western Midstream's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Western Midstream's worth.

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