On the stock market since 2002, it operates in the world of money and finance. It has 148 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
Average growth of 8% a year over the last 4 years. Red columns mark years that ended in a loss.
Executive selling isn’t always bad news; people sell for personal reasons too. Still, the thin buying side is worth noting.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
For a bank, strength is measured by capital buffers and reserves — not cash minus debt.
The price looks reasonable next to what the company earns.
Sales are growing strongly for its sector.
The stock has been running stronger than the market lately.
Financial Strength: The capital buffer looks thin next to its class; less room to absorb a rough stretch.
The stock trades 28% below its peak. The market has trimmed its expectations for the company.
Over the last 3 years, sales grew about 12% a year on average.
It pays out $0.60 per share each year — regular cash for whoever holds the stock.
Over the last 12 months, executives reported 83 sells against just 14 buys. Not an alarm bell by itself, but a number worth watching.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 42/100.
No clear buy-side message is coming from the executive floor.
On our five-subject report card, WHG sits near the top of the class. A high grade doesn’t mean “guaranteed win” — it means “the evidence looks strong for now.”
The takeaway: WHG is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.