Gelsenwasser AG

DB:WWG Stock Report

Market Cap: €1.9b

Gelsenwasser Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Gelsenwasser has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 3.8%, while the Integrated Utilities industry saw earnings growing at 11.1% annually. Revenues have been declining at an average rate of 9.9% per year. Gelsenwasser's return on equity is 9.3%, and it has net margins of 3.4%.

Key information

3.83%

Earnings growth rate

3.84%

EPS growth rate

Integrated Utilities Industry Growth8.06%
Revenue growth rate-9.91%
Return on equity9.29%
Net Margin3.44%
Next Earnings Update14 Aug 2026

Recent past performance updates

Analysis Article Aug 22

Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Sluggish Earnings Might Be Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

The subdued market reaction suggests that Gelsenwasser AG's ( FRA:WWG ) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises...

Recent updates

Analysis Article Jan 13

Unpleasant Surprises Could Be In Store For Gelsenwasser AG's (FRA:WWG) Shares

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 18x in Germany, you could be forgiven for feeling...
Analysis Article Dec 18

These 4 Measures Indicate That Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Is Using Debt Extensively

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Oct 08

Return Trends At Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Aren't Appealing

If we want to find a potential multi-bagger, often there are underlying trends that can provide clues. Firstly, we'll...
Analysis Article Sep 16

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Has A Somewhat Strained Balance Sheet

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Aug 22

Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Sluggish Earnings Might Be Just The Beginning Of Its Problems

The subdued market reaction suggests that Gelsenwasser AG's ( FRA:WWG ) recent earnings didn't contain any surprises...
Analysis Article Jul 16

Some Shareholders Feeling Restless Over Gelsenwasser AG's (FRA:WWG) P/E Ratio

There wouldn't be many who think Gelsenwasser AG's ( FRA:WWG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17x is worth a...
Analysis Article Jun 19

The Returns On Capital At Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Don't Inspire Confidence

There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Firstly, we'll want to see a...
Analysis Article May 29

It's Unlikely That The CEO Of Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Will See A Huge Pay Rise This Year

Key Insights Gelsenwasser will host its Annual General Meeting on 4th of June Salary of €453.8k is part of CEO Henning...
Analysis Article Feb 10

Improved Earnings Required Before Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Shares Find Their Feet

Gelsenwasser AG's ( FRA:WWG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 14.3x might make it look like a buy right now...
Analysis Article Nov 09

Investor Optimism Abounds Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) But Growth Is Lacking

With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 15x in Germany, you could be forgiven for feeling...
Analysis Article Sep 27

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) May Have Issues Allocating Its Capital

What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Ideally, a...
Analysis Article Aug 30

A Look At The Fair Value Of Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG)

Key Insights Gelsenwasser's estimated fair value is €642 based on Dividend Discount Model With €560 share price...
Analysis Article Jun 12

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Gelsenwasser AG's (FRA:WWG) P/E

There wouldn't be many who think Gelsenwasser AG's ( FRA:WWG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 17.3x is worth a...
Analysis Article May 22

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Has Some Way To Go To Become A Multi-Bagger

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Apr 21

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

Some say volatility, rather than debt, is the best way to think about risk as an investor, but Warren Buffett famously...
Analysis Article Feb 10

Here's What To Make Of Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Decelerating Rates Of Return

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...
Analysis Article Dec 18

Gelsenwasser AG's (FRA:WWG) Share Price Could Signal Some Risk

Gelsenwasser AG's ( FRA:WWG ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 25x might make it look like a strong sell right now...
Analysis Article Oct 24

Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Returns Have Hit A Wall

What are the early trends we should look for to identify a stock that could multiply in value over the long term? One...
Analysis Article Jul 08

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Apr 19

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Takes On Some Risk With Its Use Of Debt

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Mar 27

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Will Be Hoping To Turn Its Returns On Capital Around

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Dec 01

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Sep 02

Investors Could Be Concerned With Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Returns On Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article May 27

The Returns On Capital At Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Don't Inspire Confidence

If we want to find a stock that could multiply over the long term, what are the underlying trends we should look for...
Analysis Article Apr 11

These 4 Measures Indicate That Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Is Using Debt Reasonably Well

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article Dec 29

Some Investors May Be Worried About Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Returns On Capital

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Sep 24

Some Investors May Be Worried About Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Returns On Capital

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Amongst other things, we'll want to...
Analysis Article Jun 24

The Returns At Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Aren't Growing

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...
Analysis Article Jun 02

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Seems To Use Debt Quite Sensibly

David Iben put it well when he said, 'Volatility is not a risk we care about. What we care about is avoiding the...
Analysis Article May 13

A Look At The Fair Value Of Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG)

In this article we are going to estimate the intrinsic value of Gelsenwasser AG ( FRA:WWG ) by taking the forecast...
Analysis Article Mar 09

Does Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Have A Place In Your Dividend Portfolio?

Is Gelsenwasser AG ( FRA:WWG ) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with growing earnings...
Analysis Article Feb 10

Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Has Gifted Shareholders With A Fantastic 169% Total Return On Their Investment

When you buy shares in a company, it's worth keeping in mind the possibility that it could fail, and you could lose...
Analysis Article Jan 13

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG)

Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Gelsenwasser AG...
Analysis Article Dec 25

Our Take On The Returns On Capital At Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG)

Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...
Analysis Article Dec 03

Are Gelsenwasser's (FRA:WWG) Statutory Earnings A Good Guide To Its Underlying Profitability?

Statistically speaking, it is less risky to invest in profitable companies than in unprofitable ones. However...
Analysis Article Nov 18

Is Gelsenwasser AG's (FRA:WWG) 1.4% Dividend Worth Your Time?

Dividend paying stocks like Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason - some...
Analysis Article Jul 30

Getting In Cheap On Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) Might Be Difficult

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 46.5x Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) may be sending very bearish signals at...
Analysis Article Jul 15

Shareholders Of Gelsenwasser (FRA:WWG) Must Be Happy With Their 166% Total Return

The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put...
Analysis Article Jun 22

Does Gelsenwasser AG's (FRA:WWG) CEO Salary Reflect Performance?

Henning Deters has been the CEO of Gelsenwasser AG (FRA:WWG) since 2011. First, this article will compare CEO...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Gelsenwasser makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

DB:WWG Revenue, expenses and earnings (EUR Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
31 Dec 253,0041031920
30 Sep 253,1841061880
30 Jun 253,3641081840
31 Mar 253,1721131800
31 Dec 242,9801171770
30 Sep 242,9721221720
30 Jun 242,9641271670
31 Mar 243,5171301640
31 Dec 234,0701331610
30 Sep 236,9191141580
30 Jun 239,768961550
31 Mar 2311,579891550
31 Dec 2213,389821550
30 Sep 2212,0381021510
30 Jun 2210,6871221480
31 Mar 228,5021181460
31 Dec 216,3171141440
30 Sep 214,455991440
30 Jun 212,593831450
31 Mar 212,160891440
31 Dec 201,726951430
30 Sep 201,6801051410
30 Jun 201,6331151400
31 Mar 201,7911161370
31 Dec 191,9481181350
30 Sep 192,0401151330
30 Jun 192,1311111320
31 Mar 192,0201101310
31 Dec 181,9091091300
30 Sep 181,679981290
30 Jun 181,450881290
31 Mar 181,333901270
31 Dec 171,216921250
30 Sep 171,188961220
30 Jun 171,160991200
31 Mar 171,1031041200
31 Dec 161,0471091190
30 Sep 161,021981190
30 Jun 16996881180
31 Mar 161,000861200
31 Dec 151,003841210
30 Sep 15995971230

Quality Earnings: WWG has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WWG's current net profit margins (3.4%) are lower than last year (3.9%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WWG's earnings have grown by 3.8% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WWG's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: WWG had negative earnings growth (-11.8%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Integrated Utilities industry average (3.9%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: WWG's Return on Equity (9.3%) is considered low.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/07/07 22:45
End of Day Share Price 2026/07/07 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

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