(MF) Wendel - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: PA • Country: France • Currency: EUR • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: FR0000121204

MF: Technology, Services, Software, Healthcare, Industrials

Wendel, a private equity firm with a storied history dating back to 1704, specializes in middle-market investments, leveraging its extensive experience to execute leveraged buy-outs and acquisitions. Their strategy focuses on both listed and non-listed companies, targeting sectors poised for growth such as technology services, software, business services, healthcare, and industrial technology.

With a strong presence across Africa, Europe—particularly France—and North America, Wendels geographic diversification strategy allows them to capitalize on varied market opportunities. They typically invest between €300 million and €800 million, seeking majority or control stakes, often taking board seats to actively guide portfolio companies towards sustainable growth.

Headquartered in Paris with a global network spanning Asia, North America, the UK, and Europe, Wendels long-term investment approach is underpinned by a deep understanding of market cycles and a commitment to value creation. Their financial profile, with a market cap of €3.985 billion, reflects a high P/E ratio indicative of growth expectations, while a low P/S ratio suggests prudent valuation relative to sales.

For investors, Wendels high P/E may signal confidence in future growth, though the absence of a forward P/E could indicate a focus on long-term strategies over short-term metrics. The P/B ratio slightly above 1 suggests assets are reasonably valued, aligning with their disciplined investment approach. Wendels enduring presence and strategic focus make it a compelling consideration for those seeking exposure to a diversified, growth-oriented portfolio.

Additional Sources for MF Stock

Tweets: X Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma Stockcircle

MF Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 3,786m
Sector Financial Services
Industry Asset Management
GiC Sub-Industry Asset Management & Custody Banks
IPO / Inception

MF Stock Ratings

Growth Rating 25.3
Fundamental 16.9
Dividend Rating 88.3
Rel. Strength -19.5
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 81.40 EUR
Fair Price DCF 815.04 EUR

MF Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 9.88%
Yield on Cost 5y 13.61%
Annual Growth 5y 7.39%
Payout Consistency 83.7%

MF Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -82.2%
Growth Correlation 12m 44.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 21.2%
CAGR 5y 5.65%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.13
Sharpe Ratio 12m 0.47
Alpha -13.38
Beta 0.478
Volatility 34.71%
Current Volume 29.8k
Average Volume 20d 48.1k
What is the price of MF stocks?
As of April 24, 2025, the stock is trading at EUR 84.65 with a total of 29,820 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.00%, over one month by -8.34%, over three months by -14.15% and over the past year by -5.70%.
Is Wendel a good stock to buy?
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Wendel is currently (April 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 16.93 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of MF as of April 2025 is 81.40. This means that MF is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -3.84%.
Is MF a buy, sell or hold?
Wendel has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for MF stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, MF Wendel will be worth about 87.9 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 84.65. This means that the stock has a potential upside of +3.85%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 124 46.5%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 87.9 3.9%