A Closer Look at WEX Inc (WEX)’s Operating Margin

WEX Inc [WEX] stock prices are up 3.22% to $137.28 at the moment. In order to assess the stock’s recent performance, you can check whether its short-term value is rising or falling. The WEX shares have gain 0.02% over the last week, with a monthly amount glided 8.52%, and seem to be holding up well over a long-time horizon.

From an analyst’s perspective:

Previously, William Blair downgraded its rating to Mkt Perform on February 06, 2025. On February 06, 2025, downgrade downgraded it’s rating to Neutral. Citigroup downgraded its rating to a Neutral and decreased its price target to $190 on January 14, 2025. Barclays downgraded its rating to a Equal Weight and reduced its price target to $200 on December 17, 2024. Wolfe Research downgraded its rating to Peer Perform for this stock on October 28, 2024. In a note dated June 05, 2024, Wells Fargo initiated an Equal Weight rating and provided a target price of $200 on this stock.

The stock price of WEX Inc [WEX] has been fluctuating between $110.45 and $217.47 over the past year. Currently, Wall Street analysts expect the stock to reach $193 within the next 12 months. WEX Inc [NYSE: WEX] shares were valued at $137.28 at the most recent close of the market. An investor can expect a potential return of 40.59% based on the average WEX price forecast.

Analyzing the WEX fundamentals

The WEX Inc [NYSE:WEX] reported sales of 2.61B for trailing twelve months, representing a drop of -2.47%. Gross Profit Margin for this corporation currently stands at 0.59% with Operating Profit Margin at 0.26%, Pretax Profit Margin comes in at 0.16%, and Net Profit Margin reading is 0.12%. To continue investigating profitability, this company’s Return on Assets is posted at 0.02, Equity is 0.22 and Total Capital is 0.13. An extended analysis of the company’s primary financial structure reveals a debt-to-equity ratio of6.89.

Before buying any particular stock, readers tend to pay close attention to the indicators that support and create resistance. The company’s stock is currently sitting at 133.57 points at the first support level, and at 129.85 for the second support level. However, for the 1st resistance point, the stock is sitting at 139.70, and for the 2nd resistance point, it is at 142.11.

Ratios To Look Out For

It’s worth pointing out that WEX Inc [NYSE:WEX]’s Current Ratio is 1.05. In addition, the Quick Ratio stands at 1.05 and the Cash Ratio stands at 0.07. Considering the valuation of this stock, the price to sales ratio is 1.80, the price to book ratio is 5.79 and price to earnings (TTM) ratio is 17.67.

Transactions by insiders

Recent insider trading involved Tinto Melanie J, Chief People Officer, that happened on Feb 11 ’25 when 3243.0 shares were sold. Officer, Tinto Melanie J completed a deal on Feb 11 ’25 to buy 3243.0 shares. Meanwhile, COO, Benefits Deshaies Robert Joseph sold 175.0 shares on Nov 29 ’24.

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