The price-to-earnings ratio for WEX Inc (NYSE: WEX) is 20.53x, which is above its average ratio. Moreover, the 36-month beta value for WEX is 1.36. Analysts have varying opinions on the stock, with 2 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 as “overweight,” 13 as “hold,” and 0 as “sell.”
The public float for WEX is 38.41M and currently, short sellers hold a 2.71% of that float. On March 26, 2025, WEX’s average trading volume was 717.63K shares.
WEX) stock’s latest price update
The stock of WEX Inc (NYSE: WEX) has decreased by -2.23 when compared to last closing price of 157.59. Despite this, the company has experienced a -0.97% fall in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. businesswire.com reported 2025-03-20 that PORTLAND, Maine–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WEX (NYSE: WEX), the global commerce platform that simplifies the business of running a business, announced a multi-year extension of its relationship with global convenience retailer Circle K. Building on over 15 years of collaboration, this agreement aims to propel the growth of its existing business fuel card programs and to develop software customized for evolving fleet needs and customer onboarding. Additionally, Circle K is now an accepting merchant of 10.
WEX’s Market Performance
WEX Inc (WEX) has experienced a -0.97% fall in stock performance for the past week, with a 3.90% rise in the past month, and a -7.98% drop in the past quarter. The volatility ratio for the week is 2.56%, and the volatility levels for the past 30 days are at 2.66% for WEX. The simple moving average for the last 20 days is -0.83% for WEX stock, with a simple moving average of -14.38% for the last 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of WEX
Citigroup gave a rating of “Neutral” to WEX, setting the target price at $190 in the report published on January 14th of the current year.
WEX Trading at -6.13% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought WEX to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -36.86% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 2.66%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 2.56%, as shares sank -2.48% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading -9.53% lower at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, WEX fell by -0.97%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by -15.42% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $155.36. In addition, WEX Inc saw -12.11% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further losses.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at WEX starting from Tinto Melanie J, who sale 3,243 shares at the price of $152.65 back on Feb 11 ’25. After this action, Tinto Melanie J now owns 5,218 shares of WEX Inc, valued at $495,044 using the latest closing price.
Tinto Melanie J, the Officer of WEX Inc, proposed sale 3,243 shares at $152.62 during a trade that took place back on Feb 11 ’25, which means that Tinto Melanie J is holding shares at $494,933 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for WEX
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.26 for the present operating margin
- 0.59 for the gross margin
The net margin for WEX Inc stands at 0.12. The total capital return value is set at 0.14. Equity return is now at value 18.71, with 2.28 for asset returns.
Based on WEX Inc (WEX), the company’s capital structure generated 0.46 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.37. The debt to equity ratio resting at 0.87. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 2.91.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 975.0 million with net debt to EBITDA at 0.72. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 2.54. The receivables turnover for the company is 0.87for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 0.2. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 1.02.
Conclusion
To wrap up, the performance of WEX Inc (WEX) has been bad in recent times. The stock has received a bullish of “buy” and “hold” ratings from analysts. It’s important to note that the stock is currently trading at a significant distance from its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
