Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 18.4x · EV/EBITDA 12.1x · ROE 20.0%. (2000–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $28.2B | $32.5B | $32.0B | $25.6B | $27.4B | $30.6B | $27.4B | $26.3B | $20.0B | $20.5B | $16.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $32.0B | $36.3B | $36.0B | $30.1B | $31.6B | $31.6B | $32.1B | $32.1B | $23.7B | $24.2B | $20.0B |
| P/E Ratio → | 18.39 | 20.21 | — | 24.24 | 27.24 | 15.94 | 27.54 | 25.15 | 28.82 | 36.05 | 54.11 |
| P/S Ratio | 2.91 | 3.35 | 3.22 | 2.70 | 3.09 | 3.40 | 3.18 | 3.14 | 2.35 | 2.50 | 2.14 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.68 | 4.04 | 3.99 | 2.67 | 2.71 | 2.30 | 2.51 | 2.53 | 2.00 | 1.99 | 1.67 |
| P/FCF | 18.27 | 21.04 | 25.22 | 23.18 | 45.05 | 16.47 | 18.41 | 33.83 | 20.75 | 42.08 | 25.57 |
| P/OCF | 15.91 | 18.33 | 21.13 | 19.01 | 33.74 | 14.86 | 15.44 | 24.29 | 15.56 | 23.77 | 17.45 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 3.74 | 3.62 | 3.17 | 3.57 | 3.52 | 3.72 | 3.84 | 2.79 | 2.95 | 2.54 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.07 | 13.69 | 33.23 | 16.09 | 18.11 | 11.09 | 19.69 | 18.02 | 15.25 | 17.91 | 17.91 |
| EV / EBIT | 14.33 | 16.09 | 98.07 | 19.87 | 21.56 | 10.90 | 25.56 | 25.10 | 22.41 | 35.54 | 38.03 |
| EV / FCF | — | 23.48 | 28.41 | 27.27 | 51.99 | 17.01 | 21.55 | 41.41 | 24.57 | 49.62 | 30.31 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
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 | 42.1% | 42.1% | 44.6% | 43.6% | 42.9% | 41.6% | 40.1% | 41.1% | 39.8% | 39.4% | 38.5% |
| Operating Margin | 23.0% | 23.0% | 6.3% | 14.4% | 13.3% | 24.5% | 10.0% | 12.6% | 9.5% | 6.3% | 4.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 16.5% | 16.5% | -1.0% | 11.1% | 11.4% | 46.9% | 11.6% | 12.5% | 8.2% | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 20.0% | 20.0% | -1.1% | 10.7% | 8.6% | 34.8% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 6.9% | 5.6% | 6.7% |
| ROA | 5.6% | 5.6% | -0.3% | 3.5% | 3.0% | 11.5% | 2.7% | 3.1% | 2.1% | 1.8% | 1.7% |
| ROIC | 14.0% | 14.0% | 3.6% | 7.2% | 6.2% | 11.0% | 4.0% | 5.3% | 4.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| ROCE | 14.6% | 14.6% | 4.0% | 8.2% | 6.3% | 11.2% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 4.6% | 3.0% | 3.0% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.86 | 0.86 | 0.74 | 0.62 | 0.54 | 0.41 | 0.61 | 0.65 | 0.47 | 0.46 | 0.40 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.60 | 2.60 | 5.48 | 3.18 | 3.14 | 1.92 | 4.13 | 3.80 | 3.04 | 3.48 | 3.58 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.47 | 0.50 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.08 | 0.43 | 0.57 | 0.37 | 0.36 | 0.31 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.42 | 1.42 | 3.73 | 2.42 | 2.42 | 0.35 | 2.88 | 3.30 | 2.37 | 2.72 | 2.80 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 2.44 | 3.19 | 4.10 | 6.94 | 0.54 | 3.15 | 7.58 | 3.82 | 7.54 | 4.74 |
| Interest Coverage | 8.68 | 8.68 | 1.40 | 6.44 | 7.05 | 13.76 | 5.14 | 5.47 | 5.09 | 3.62 | 2.86 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.26 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.03 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.26 | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.07 | 1.07 | 1.03 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.15 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.32 | 0.11 | 0.05 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.33 | 0.28 | 0.26 | 0.22 | 0.24 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.26 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
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 | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.2% |
| Payout Ratio | 22.3% | 22.3% | — | 33.4% | 36.6% | 8.9% | 34.7% | 31.5% | 44.0% | 48.8% | 47.4% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 5.4% | 4.9% | — | 4.1% | 3.7% | 6.3% | 3.6% | 4.0% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.8% |
| FCF Yield | 5.5% | 4.8% | 4.0% | 4.3% | 2.2% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 3.0% | 4.8% | 2.4% | 3.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 5.8% | 5.1% | 2.8% | 3.9% | 12.9% | 5.3% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 3.0% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 7.1% | 6.2% | 3.9% | 5.3% | 14.2% | 6.5% | 1.3% | 1.8% | 4.5% | 4.8% | 3.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $99M | $102M | $106M | $112M | $129M | $130M | $130M | $132M | $136M | $138M |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WTW stock.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's current P/E ratio is 18.4x. The historical average is 22.8x. This places it at the 36th percentile of its historical range.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's current EV/EBITDA is 12.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 14.4x.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's return on equity (ROE) is 20.0%. The historical average is 14.9%.
Based on historical data, Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company is trading at a P/E of 18.4x. This is at the 36th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's current dividend yield is 1.21% with a payout ratio of 22.3%.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company has 42.1% gross margin and 23.0% operating margin. Operating margin above 20% indicates strong pricing power and cost efficiency.
Willis Towers Watson Public Limited Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 2.6x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio between 2-4x is manageable but warrants monitoring.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
Reserve volatility and integration risks
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Underwriting Discipline Holds Despite Volatility
WTW's combined ratio improved to 81.4% in Q1 2026 from 88.0% in Q1 2024, as reported in financial statements, indicating sustained underwriting profitability despite quarterly fluctuations.
The combined ratio has remained below 100% for the last five quarters, with Q4 2025 hitting an exceptional 65.4% due to a loss ratio of 49.0%, likely reflecting favorable reserve development. Excluding that quarter, the combined ratio averages around 82%, suggesting core underwriting margins are stable. However, the Q3 2024 combined ratio of 133.5% underscores the potential for adverse reserve development, warranting close monitoring of reserve adequacy.
ROE Recovery Tempered by Reserve Reliance
ROE rebounded to 9.3% in Q4 2025 from a -19.7% loss in Q3 2024, according to SEC filings, but quarterly ROE otherwise hovers near 3-4%, implying modest underlying profitability.
The sharp ROE swing in Q4 2025 was driven by a combined ratio of 65.4%, which appears to be heavily influenced by reserve releases rather than operational improvement. Excluding that quarter, ROE averages around 3.5%, which is low relative to peers like MMC (26.9%) and AON (42.0%). This suggests that WTW's earnings power is constrained by high expense ratios and a thin investment income contribution, as investment assets are minimal.
Expense Ratio Signals Scale Challenges
WTW's expense ratio averaged 20.4% over the last four quarters, as per reported figures, but spiked to 85.2% in Q2 2026, indicating significant quarterly volatility and potential integration costs.
The expense ratio in Q2 2026 is anomalously high, likely reflecting one-time charges or a data anomaly, but even the normalized level of ~20% is higher than the 6% expense ratio seen in Q1 2026, which may be understated. This volatility suggests that WTW has not achieved the same operating leverage as peers like MMC, whose expense ratio is more stable. Investors should monitor whether management can sustain cost discipline while integrating acquisitions.
Leverage Creeps Higher as Equity Thins
WTW's D/E ratio rose to 0.80 in Q2 2026 from 0.64 in Q2 2024, based on balance sheet data, while equity-to-assets fell to 25.2%, indicating a thinner capital cushion.
The increase in leverage is modest but consistent with aggressive capital return programs, as buybacks have exceeded operating cash flow in some quarters. With a P/B of 4.22, the market is pricing in strong future returns, but the declining equity buffer and reliance on reserve releases may undermine that expectation. Rating agency guidelines typically favor lower leverage for insurance brokers, so this trend warrants monitoring.
Valuation Discount Reflects Lower ROE
WTW trades at a P/B of 4.22 versus MMC's 6.38 and AON's 8.09, as per market data, a discount that appears justified by its sub-5% ROE versus peers' 27-42%.
The P/B discount is consistent with WTW's lower return on equity, which averaged around 4% in the last four quarters excluding the Q4 2025 spike. While WTW's P/E of 21.1 is in line with MMC and AON, the forward P/E of 17.4 suggests the market expects improvement, possibly from cost synergies or organic growth. However, given the historical volatility in combined ratio and ROE, the discount may be warranted until earnings quality improves.
Combined Ratio Masks Earnings Quality
The combined ratio, while below 100%, is distorted by reserve releases, as evidenced by Q4 2025's 65.4% ratio, according to financial statements, obscuring underlying underwriting volatility.
Investors commonly use the combined ratio as the definitive profitability metric, but for WTW, it can be misleading. The low loss ratios in Q4 2024 and Q4 2025 (45.0% and 49.0%) suggest significant favorable reserve development, which may not be sustainable. A more accurate measure would be the combined ratio excluding reserve adjustments, which would likely be closer to 90% or higher. Additionally, the Q3 2024 combined ratio of 133.5% highlights the risk of adverse development. Therefore, analysts should adjust for reserve releases to assess true underwriting performance.