Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Industrials · Trucking
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.07
+19% vs avg
5yr avg: 6.77
30Y Low4.0·High8.2
P/FCF
N/A
—
5yr avg: N/A
30Y Low13.3·High86.0
P/B Ratio
↓
1.59
-8% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.73
30Y Low1.3·High2.7
ROE
↓
-1.0%
↑-111% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.2%
30Y Low-1%·High20%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
2.11
↑+40% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.51
30Y Low0.0·High2.1
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WERN Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Werner Enterprises, Inc. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.2B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.7B | $2.6B | $3.2B | $2.7B | $2.5B | $2.1B | $2.8B | $2.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.9B | $2.5B | $2.9B | $3.3B | $3.2B | $3.6B | $2.9B | $2.8B | $2.2B | $2.9B | $2.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | -151.67 | — | 65.31 | 24.07 | 10.76 | 12.48 | 16.07 | 15.29 | 12.68 | 13.80 | 24.72 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.73 | 0.61 | 0.74 | 0.82 | 0.79 | 1.18 | 1.15 | 1.03 | 0.87 | 1.32 | 0.97 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.59 | 1.31 | 1.51 | 1.72 | 1.75 | 2.37 | 2.28 | 2.29 | 1.68 | 2.37 | 1.96 |
| P/FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 82.90 | 432.20 | — | — | — |
| P/OCF | 12.00 | 10.00 | 6.83 | 5.69 | 5.79 | 9.72 | 6.11 | 5.97 | 5.09 | 9.95 | 6.25 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WERN EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.1x EBITDA, 19% above its 5-year average of 6.8x. The Industrials sector median is 13.9x, placing the stock at a 42% discount on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.84 | 0.96 | 1.01 | 0.98 | 1.33 | 1.22 | 1.15 | 0.90 | 1.36 | 1.05 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.07 | 7.05 | 8.17 | 6.98 | 5.35 | 6.30 | 5.92 | 5.95 | 4.89 | 7.99 | 6.30 |
| EV / EBIT | 41.20 | 137.48 | 35.64 | 18.33 | 9.59 | 10.38 | 12.69 | 12.36 | 11.14 | 21.07 | 16.26 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 88.42 | 479.40 | — | — | — |
WERN Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Werner Enterprises, Inc. earns an operating margin of 2.3%, below the Industrials sector average of 4.9%. Operating margins have compressed from 5.4% to 2.3% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -1.0% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity. ROIC of 2.5% represents below-average returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 6.3%.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 5.8% | 5.8% | 11.2% | 12.9% | 15.9% | 17.5% | 19.4% | 17.3% | 17.0% | 16.3% | 16.1% |
| Operating Margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 5.4% | 9.8% | 11.3% | 9.6% | 9.2% | 9.1% | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | -0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 3.4% | 7.3% | 9.5% | 7.1% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.6% | 3.9% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -1.0% | -1.0% | 2.2% | 7.4% | 17.0% | 20.3% | 14.7% | 14.1% | 13.7% | 18.6% | 8.2% |
| ROA | -0.5% | -0.5% | 1.1% | 3.5% | 8.2% | 10.5% | 7.7% | 7.9% | 8.6% | 11.3% | 4.6% |
| ROIC | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 6.2% | 12.5% | 14.8% | 12.3% | 12.3% | 12.8% | 8.9% | 8.9% |
| ROCE | 2.6% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 6.2% | 12.2% | 14.1% | 12.0% | 12.5% | 13.4% | 9.1% | 8.4% |
WERN Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Werner Enterprises, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 2.1x, which is manageable (33% below the sector average of 3.2x). Net debt stands at $692M ($752M total debt minus $60M cash). Interest coverage of just 0.5x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.54 | 0.54 | 0.47 | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.33 | 0.18 | 0.28 | 0.10 | 0.08 | 0.18 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.11 | 2.11 | 1.97 | 1.44 | 1.22 | 0.79 | 0.43 | 0.66 | 0.28 | 0.27 | 0.54 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.50 | 0.44 | 0.40 | 0.42 | 0.30 | 0.15 | 0.25 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.16 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.85 | 1.31 | 1.04 | 0.70 | 0.37 | 0.59 | 0.20 | 0.23 | 0.49 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5.51 | 47.20 | — | — | — |
| Interest Coverage | 0.47 | 0.47 | 2.08 | 5.41 | 28.46 | 79.23 | 54.31 | 33.38 | 73.96 | 61.09 | 50.46 |
WERN Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.94x means Werner Enterprises, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | 1.94 | 1.52 | 1.92 | 2.46 | 2.35 | 1.67 | 1.51 | 1.47 | 1.72 | 1.74 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.90 | 1.90 | 1.48 | 1.87 | 2.42 | 2.31 | 1.62 | 1.48 | 1.44 | 1.67 | 1.68 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.19 | 0.19 | 0.11 | 0.19 | 0.35 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.11 | 0.06 | 0.08 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.03 | 0.99 | 1.04 | 1.03 | 1.02 | 1.06 | 1.15 | 1.18 | 1.17 | 1.12 |
| Inventory Turnover | 231.49 | 231.49 | 189.78 | 158.20 | 190.57 | 202.55 | 158.45 | 220.31 | 202.77 | 151.52 | 131.94 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 50.97 | 50.33 | 52.29 | 62.16 | 66.39 | 57.75 | 57.28 | 54.12 | 57.02 | 50.24 |
WERN Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Werner Enterprises, Inc. returns 4.1% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.5% dividend yield and 2.5% buyback yield.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% | 1.9% | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% | 11.2% | 1.1% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | 102.4% | 30.4% | 13.3% | 11.2% | 14.7% | 171.4% | 13.7% | 9.3% | 21.8% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | 1.5% | 4.2% | 9.3% | 8.0% | 6.2% | 6.5% | 7.9% | 7.2% | 4.0% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1.2% | 0.2% | — | — | — |
| Buyback Yield | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.0% | 0.0% | 4.2% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 1.7% | 3.4% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.1% | 4.9% | 4.5% | 1.3% | 5.5% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 12.9% | 4.5% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $61M | $63M | $64M | $65M | $68M | $69M | $70M | $72M | $73M | $72M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WERN with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WERNYou | $2B | -151.7 | 8.1 | — | 5.8% | 2.3% | -1.0% | 2.5% | 2.1 |
 KNX | $10B | 156.7 | 12.5 | 13.7 | 28.3% | 3.4% | 0.9% | 2.0% | 2.8 |
 JBHT | $23B | 40.2 | 15.6 | 24.6 | 10.5% | 7.2% | 15.8% | 12.0% | 0.9 |
 ODFL | $42B | 41.5 | 24.2 | 43.8 | 32.2% | 24.8% | 23.9% | 23.6% | 0.1 |
 SAIA | $12B | 47.2 | 20.6 | 438.5 | 23.7% | 10.9% | 10.4% | 9.4% | 0.7 |
 HTLD | $1B | -19.6 | 11.9 | — | -0.9% | -7.7% | -6.6% | -4.8% | 1.7 |
 CHRW | $20B | 34.9 | 23.9 | 22.3 | 8.4% | 4.9% | 32.9% | 18.0% | 1.8 |
 ARCB | $3B | 46.5 | 12.6 | 23.8 | 2.3% | 2.3% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.6 |
 MRTN | $1B | 71.7 | 10.2 | — | 5.7% | 1.2% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.0 |
 PCAR | $61B | 25.8 | 13.7 | 20.2 | 16.2% | 10.4% | 12.9% | 12.2% | — |
 CMI | $99B | 34.9 | 21.0 | 41.4 | 25.3% | 11.5% | 23.0% | 16.1% | 1.6 |
| Industrials Median | — | 25.9 | 13.9 | 20.6 | 32.8% | 4.9% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 3.2 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WERN stock.
What is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is -151.7x. The historical average is 19.4x.
What is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 5.7x.
What is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s ROE?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -1.0%. The historical average is 11.5%.
Is WERN stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Werner Enterprises, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -151.7x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.54%.
What are Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s profit margins?
Werner Enterprises, Inc. has 5.8% gross margin and 2.3% operating margin.
How much debt does Werner Enterprises, Inc. have?
Werner Enterprises, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.1x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.