Wendel (MF) Stock Overview
A private equity firm specializing in equity financing in middle markets and later stages through leveraged buy-out and transactions and acquisitions. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 3/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 5/6 |
| Dividends | 3/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
Wendel Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | €88.10 |
| 52 Week High | €94.70 |
| 52 Week Low | €72.35 |
| Beta | 1.02 |
| 1 Month Change | 0.28% |
| 3 Month Change | -2.33% |
| 1 Year Change | 3.34% |
| 3 Year Change | -10.47% |
| 5 Year Change | -22.92% |
| Change since IPO | 784.61% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • May 18
MF: Index Exit And Portfolio Execution Will Support Future Rerating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Wendel from about €108.20 to roughly €106.70, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples while keeping the overall thesis intact. What's in the News Wendel was removed as a constituent of the FTSE All-World Index (USD), which can influence how certain index-tracking funds and benchmarks gain exposure to the stock (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 17
MF: Discount Reset And Portfolio Execution Will Support Future Rerating Potential
Narrative update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Wendel to €108.20, reflecting slightly higher perceived risk that is now captured in a marginally lower discount rate and modestly adjusted long term P/E expectations, while leaving the underlying fair value estimate unchanged at €108.20. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused less on changing the underlying fair value for Wendel and more on rebalancing how risk is priced into that view.Recent updates
Narrative Update • May 18
MF: Index Exit And Portfolio Execution Will Support Future Rerating Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target for Wendel from about €108.20 to roughly €106.70, reflecting slightly adjusted assumptions on discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples while keeping the overall thesis intact. What's in the News Wendel was removed as a constituent of the FTSE All-World Index (USD), which can influence how certain index-tracking funds and benchmarks gain exposure to the stock (Key Developments).Narrative Update • Apr 17
MF: Discount Reset And Portfolio Execution Will Support Future Rerating Potential
Narrative update Analysts have trimmed their price target on Wendel to €108.20, reflecting slightly higher perceived risk that is now captured in a marginally lower discount rate and modestly adjusted long term P/E expectations, while leaving the underlying fair value estimate unchanged at €108.20. Analyst Commentary Recent research has focused less on changing the underlying fair value for Wendel and more on rebalancing how risk is priced into that view.Narrative Update • Apr 03
MF: Discount Reset And Portfolio Execution Will Drive Future Upside Potential
Analysts have nudged their price target for Wendel to €108.20, a modest adjustment they link to updated assumptions around the group’s discount rate and long term P/E expectations following recent research moves, including a downgrade at Oddo BHF. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts see the revised €108.20 price target as still allowing room for upside if Wendel delivers on operational execution across its portfolio.Narrative Update • Mar 19
MF: Discount Reset And Portfolio Execution Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Wendel slightly from €108.40 to €108.20, citing revised assumptions on discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins and future P/E multiples following recent research updates and rating changes. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts still see support for Wendel's valuation near current levels, even with a slightly lower price target.Narrative Update • Mar 05
MF: Downgrade And Higher Future P E Will Support Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their price target on Wendel to €108.40, reflecting updated assumptions for slightly higher revenue growth, a different profit margin profile and a much higher future P/E, particularly following recent downgrades highlighted in Street research. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Wendel has led to a downgrade, which sits in contrast to the higher price target and richer future P/E implied in the updated assumptions.Narrative Update • Feb 19
MF: Potential Stahl Sale And Repriced Multiple Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their price target on Wendel by about €2 to €108. They cite updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E multiples following recent research, including a downgrade by Oddo BHF.Narrative Update • Feb 05
MF: Potential Stahl Sale Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have kept Wendel’s fair value estimate steady at €110.50, while slightly adjusting inputs such as the discount rate and assumed future P/E. This reflects updated views on the company’s risk profile and earnings multiple rather than a change in the headline price target.Narrative Update • Jan 22
MF: Potential Stahl Sale And Portfolio Discipline Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have trimmed their fair value estimate for Wendel from €113.80 to €110.50. The change reflects slightly adjusted assumptions around discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples in their updated models.Narrative Update • Jan 07
MF: Portfolio Discipline And Monetizations Will Support Upside Despite Reduced Citi Optimism
Analysts now see slightly less upside for Wendel, with the consensus price target reduced from €118 to €111. This reflects updated views on the shares, while core valuation inputs such as fair value and long term assumptions remain largely unchanged.Narrative Update • Dec 20
MF: Portfolio Discipline And Monetizations Will Narrow Discount And Drive Upside
Analysts have slightly reduced their price target on Wendel to EUR 111 from EUR 118, reflecting modestly softer long term revenue growth and profit margin assumptions while maintaining a positive view on the shares. Analyst Commentary Bullish analysts view the revised price target as still implying meaningful upside potential, arguing that the shares remain attractively valued relative to the company’s asset base and long term growth prospects.Narrative Update • Dec 06
MF: Portfolio Monetizations Will Help Narrow Persistent Discount And Support Upside
Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on Wendel, trimming it from EUR 118 to EUR 111 as they fine tune their valuation assumptions despite largely unchanged growth and profitability expectations. Analyst Commentary Analysts interpret the lowered price target as a calibration of valuation assumptions rather than a fundamental shift in the investment case, with the Buy rating reaffirming a broadly constructive stance on Wendel.Narrative Update • Nov 22
MF: Lower Discount Rate And Steady Margins Will Support Upside Potential
Narrative Update: Analyst Price Target Change for Wendel Analysts have raised their fair value estimate for Wendel from €112.25 to €113.80, citing updated assumptions on the discount rate and profit expectations based on recent market insights. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts maintain a positive outlook on Wendel, sustaining a Buy rating despite the recent adjustment of the price target.Narrative Update • Nov 07
MF: Confidence In Sustainable Execution Will Likely Drive Shares Higher
Narrative Update on Wendel Analysts have slightly raised their fair value estimate for Wendel, increasing the price target from €111 to €112.25. This change is attributed to refinements in core financial assumptions, despite recent street research adjustments.Narrative Update • Oct 24
Profit Margin Gains And Revenue Upside Will Drive Long-Term Share Performance
Narrative Update on Wendel: Analyst Price Target Adjustment Analysts have lowered their price target for Wendel from €117 to €111, citing a modest reduction in fair value estimates. This adjustment comes despite improved profit margin and revenue growth forecasts.Analysis Article • Apr 25
Wendel (EPA:MF) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year
The board of Wendel ( EPA:MF ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €4.70 on the 23rd of May, an...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Wendel (EPA:MF) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €4.70
The board of Wendel ( EPA:MF ) has announced that the dividend on 23rd of May will be increased to €4.70, which will be...
New Narrative • Mar 02
Acquisitions Of IK Partners And Monroe Capital Will Diversify Asset Management Business
Strategic acquisitions and portfolio adjustments are enhancing Wendel's growth and cash flow, supporting increased dividend payouts and improving the company's financial health.Analysis Article • Apr 08
Wendel (EPA:MF) Not Lagging Market On Growth Or Pricing
With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 70x Wendel ( EPA:MF ) may be sending very bearish signals at the moment...Analysis Article • Dec 18
Subdued Growth No Barrier To Wendel's (EPA:MF) Price
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 15x in France, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Aug 20
Market Cool On Wendel's (EPA:MF) Earnings
With a median price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of close to 14x in France, you could be forgiven for feeling...Analysis Article • Jun 10
Wendel's (EPA:MF) Dividend Will Be Increased To €3.20
The board of Wendel ( EPA:MF ) has announced that it will be paying its dividend of €3.20 on the 21st of June, an...Analysis Article • May 25
Wendel (EPA:MF) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €3.20
Wendel ( EPA:MF ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 21st of June to €3.20. The...Analysis Article • May 11
Wendel's (EPA:MF) Upcoming Dividend Will Be Larger Than Last Year's
Wendel ( EPA:MF ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 21st of June to €3.20. Based on...Analysis Article • Apr 21
Wendel (EPA:MF) Is Increasing Its Dividend To €3.20
Wendel ( EPA:MF ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 21st...Analysis Article • Feb 19
Is Now The Time To Put Wendel (EPA:MF) On Your Watchlist?
For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...Analysis Article • Mar 22
Wendel Just Beat Earnings Expectations: Here's What Analysts Think Will Happen Next
It's been a good week for Wendel ( EPA:MF ) shareholders, because the company has just released its latest yearly...Analysis Article • Jun 23
Increases to CEO Compensation Might Be Put On Hold For Now at Wendel (EPA:MF)
The anaemic share price growth at Wendel ( EPA:MF ) over the past few years has probably not impressed shareholders and...Analysis Article • Apr 05
Three Things You Should Check Before Buying Wendel (EPA:MF) For Its Dividend
Is Wendel ( EPA:MF ) a good dividend stock? How can we tell? Dividend paying companies with growing earnings can be...Analysis Article • Mar 09
Wendel's (EPA:MF) Shareholders Are Down 31% On Their Shares
Many investors define successful investing as beating the market average over the long term. But in any portfolio...Analysis Article • Feb 09
We Might See A Profit From Wendel (EPA:MF) Soon
Wendel ( EPA:MF ) is possibly approaching a major achievement in its business, so we would like to shine some light on...Analysis Article • Jan 13
Do Institutions Own Wendel (EPA:MF) Shares?
The big shareholder groups in Wendel ( EPA:MF ) have power over the company. Generally speaking, as a company grows...Analysis Article • Dec 17
Should Wendel (EPA:MF) Be Part Of Your Dividend Portfolio?
Dividend paying stocks like Wendel ( EPA:MF ) tend to be popular with investors, and for good reason - some research...Analysis Article • Nov 26
If You Had Bought Wendel's (EPA:MF) Shares Three Years Ago You Would Be Down 32%
Wendel (EPA:MF) shareholders should be happy to see the share price up 19% in the last month. But that cannot eclipse...Shareholder Returns
| MF | FR Diversified Financial | FR Market | |
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| 7D | -0.5% | 0.09% | 1.5% |
| 1Y | 3.3% | -50.0% | -1.1% |
Return vs Industry: MF exceeded the French Diversified Financial industry which returned -50% over the past year.
Return vs Market: MF exceeded the French Market which returned -1.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| MF volatility | |
|---|---|
| MF Average Weekly Movement | 3.8% |
| Diversified Financial Industry Average Movement | 6.3% |
| Market Average Movement | 5.4% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in FR Market | 10.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in FR Market | 3.0% |
Stable Share Price: MF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the French market.
Volatility Over Time: MF's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1704 | 88,439 | Laurent Mignon | www.wendelgroup.com/en/ |
Wendel is a private equity firm specializing in equity financing in middle markets and later stages through leveraged buy-out and transactions and acquisitions. It invests in both listed and non-listed companies. The firm also invest in private debt and secondary.
Wendel Fundamentals Summary
| MF fundamental statistics | |
|---|---|
| Market cap | €3.73b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -€178.60m |
| Revenue (TTM) | €7.78b |
0.5x
P/S Ratio-20.9x
P/E RatioIs MF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| MF income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | €7.78b |
| Cost of Revenue | €6.89b |
| Gross Profit | €893.40m |
| Other Expenses | €1.07b |
| Earnings | -€178.60m |
Last Reported Earnings
Dec 31, 2025
Next Earnings Date
Jul 30, 2026
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -4.21 |
| Gross Margin | 11.48% |
| Net Profit Margin | -2.29% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 111.6% |
How did MF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
3.4%
Current Dividend Yield-420%
Payout RatioDoes MF pay a reliable dividends?
See MF dividend history and benchmarks| Wendel dividend dates | |
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| Ex Dividend Date | May 26 2026 |
| Dividend Pay Date | May 28 2026 |
| Days until Ex dividend | 4 days |
| Days until Dividend pay date | 6 days |
Does MF pay a reliable dividends?
See MF dividend history and benchmarksCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/21 23:50 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/21 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
| Package | Data | Timeframe | Example US Source * |
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
Unless specified all financial data is based on a yearly period but updated quarterly. This is known as Trailing Twelve Month (TTM) or Last Twelve Month (LTM) Data. Learn more.
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Analyst Sources
Wendel is covered by 11 analysts. 4 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Gerhard Orgonas | Berenberg |
| Grégoire Hermann | Berenberg |
| Mourad Lahmidi | BNP Paribas |