Stock Analysis
Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary ShareWDS
P/E 16.53×· 4Y range 5.62–25.33×· 60th percentile of history
Sector: Energy
AnalystsHold17 analystsP/E 16.5× sits at the 60th percentile of its 4.372347707049966-year history.
Cash covers 33% of debt · H2 2025.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals
Strengths
- Profitability62
Risks
- Growth0
- Quality12
Weak fundamentals — valuation is the only support.
Bull Case
- ✓Interest coverage 23.2× — debt well covered
What's happening with WDS
Profile
growth, moat, earnings quality and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation47/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (60th pct)12/25
- FCF yield (0.2%)5/25
- P/S (3.0x)20/25
- EV/EBIT (n/a)10/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (n/a)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability62/100 · Moderate
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (8.5%)12/25
- Net margin (22.2%)25/25
- Operating margin (30.6%)25/25
- Financial Health52/100 · Moderate
- Altman Z (1.22)3/25
- Current ratio (1.39)12/25
- Interest coverage (23.2x)25/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 14%)12/25
- Quality12/100 · Weak
- Piotroski F (0/9)0/25
- Beneish M (n/a)0/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 11.4%)12/25
- Moat0/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (n/a)0/25
- Median gross margin (n/a)0/25
- FCF-positive years (n/a)0/25
- Worst-year net margin (n/a)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠Altman Z 1.2 — distress-zone balance sheet
About Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share
Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin. Show more
First LNG production from the North West Shelf came in 1984. BHP Billiton and Shell each had 40% shareholdings before BHP sold out in 1994 and Shell sold down to 34%. In 2017, Shell sold its entire shareholding. Woodside is one of the most LNG-leveraged companies globally.
Employees: 4,667 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
Valuation
47D+P/E (TTM)16.5xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM EPS (own statements) — vs own 4Y history: 5.6x–25.3x · 60th pct
P/FCF48.6xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield0.2%C
Grade C: LowLatest stored TTM FCF / Market Cap — vs own 4Y history: -3.6%–15.5% · 50th pct
P/S (TTM)3.05xB
Grade B: FairPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 4Y history: 1.7x–7.2x · 84th pct
EV/EBITDA11.6xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise value / EBITDA (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 4Y history: 4.9x–21.2x · 98th pct
EV/Sales3.7xB
Grade B: FairEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E13.2xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B Ratio1.08xA
Grade A: FairPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio919.54D
Grade D: ExpensiveFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield5.04%A
Grade A: PaysTTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio69.2%C
Grade C: HighDividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
62BROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROE8.5%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA4.6%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin22.2%A
Grade A: HighNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin—
TTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin34.9%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin—
FCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin—
TTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR—
Compound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)—
Share count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue—
TTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
52CAltman Z-Score1.22D
Grade D: DistressBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio1.39xC
Grade C: OkCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio1.28xA
Grade A: High(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage23.2xA
Grade A: StrongEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment—
Years to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT—
Leverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity0.33xA
Grade A: LowDebt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.33xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
12EPiotroski F-Score0/9D
Grade D: WeakFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score—
Earnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability11.4%C
Grade C: AverageEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue—
TTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover0.21xD
Grade D: LowRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 5 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Lonnie Breyden Lockyer Filed | Lonnie Breyden Lockyer | Option exercise | -690 | |
Lonnie Breyden Lockyer Filed | Lonnie Breyden Lockyer | Option exercise | +690 | |
Abbotsford Mark Anthony Filed | Abbotsford Mark Anthony | SellOpen market sale | -7500 | |
Abbotsford Mark Anthony Filed | Abbotsford Mark Anthony | SellOpen market sale | -7500 | |
Abbotsford Mark Anthony Filed | Abbotsford Mark Anthony | SellOpen market sale | -7500 |
Option exercise (M) rows report a derivative leg, not an open-market sale — a paired negative entry is the option position being consumed.
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
0EROIC >12% Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)—
Median annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years—
Share of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor—
Weakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$2.35
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$18.96
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$13.67B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$4.46B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$9.21B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$41.72B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability2.61xA
Grade A: SolidTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$45.06B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta-0.64B
Grade B: DefensivePrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share (WDS)
WDS is up 1.59% at the last close. Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share meets only 0 of 9 Piotroski F-Score criteria — a sign of weak underlying fundamentals.
- Altman Z-Score of 1.22 is below the 1.81 distress threshold — an elevated financial-risk flag.
- The stock currently yields 5.0% in dividends.
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Recent Market Moves
See all WDS moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8 | Pre-market | 22.50 | +3.35% | 2.58 |
| Oct 8 | Regular | 22.59 | +3.77% | 2.85 |
| Oct 8 | After-hours | 22.56 | +3.63% | 2.76 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WDS
What is the current Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share (WDS) stock price?
WDS is trading at $23.64 at the last market close, up 1.59% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks WDS pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is WDS stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share's financial health at 52/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is WDS stock overvalued?
Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share trades at a trailing P/E of 16.5 and our valuation score rates it 47/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for WDS. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share operate in?
Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share operates in the Energy sector. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share do?
Incorporated in 1954 and named after the small Victorian town of Woodside, Woodside's early exploration focus moved from Victoria's Gippsland Basin to Western Australia's Carnarvon Basin.
About Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share (WDS) Stock
Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share (WDS) is a US-listed stock operating in the Energy sector. As of the latest update, Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share is trading at $23.64, up 1.59% on the day with a market capitalization of $45.1 billion. The financial health score for WDS is 52/100, which indicates moderate financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for WDS stock.
WDS Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
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- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 52/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for WDS.
- Sector peers: Compare WDS against 3 other energy stocks on key financial metrics.
Is WDS a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Woodside Energy Group Limited American Depositary Shares, each representing one Ordinary Share (WDS) as an investment. The financial health score of 52/100 suggests moderate financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
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