Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) intrinsic value & 10-year financials

Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) has a Graham intrinsic value of $7.98 per share. At $32.81 on Oct 17, 2026, the stock trades 311% above that value. Over the last 10 fiscal years revenue grew 4.2% a year to $2.9B, with an average return on invested capital of 9.5%.

Graham intrinsic value
$7.98
Share price (Oct 17, 2026)
$32.81
Price vs Graham value
311% above
Market cap
$2.0B
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.9B
Revenue growth (10-yr CAGR)
4.2%
ROIC (10-yr avg)
9.5%
Free cash flow (FY2025)
-$68.5M

WERN 10-year financial history

Fiscal year Revenue Net income EPS (diluted) Free cash flow Operating margin ROIC
FY2025 $2.9B -$14.4M -$0.24 -$68.5M 0.4% 0.6%
FY2024 $3.0B $34.2M $0.55 -$84.1M 2.2% 2.5%
FY2023 $3.2B $112.4M $1.76 -$124.4M 5.5% 6.4%
FY2022 $3.2B $241.3M $3.74 -$58.5M 10.0% 12.8%
FY2021 $2.7B $259.1M $3.82 -$38.0M 11.3% 15.1%
FY2020 $2.4B $169.1M $2.44 $32.8M 9.6% 13.9%
FY2019 $2.5B $166.9M $2.38 $5.9M 9.2% 15.5%
FY2018 $2.5B $168.1M $2.33 -$101.7M 9.1% —
FY2017 $2.1B $202.9M $2.80 -$34.5M 6.8% —
FY2016 $2.0B $79.1M $1.09 -$225.4M 6.3% —

Source: annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR. Figures in USD.

Executive summary

WERNER ENTERPRISES INC has demonstrated mature, steady growth, with revenue compounding at 4.2% annually over the past decade.

WERNER ENTERPRISES INC returns on capital have been average, hovering around 9.5% ROIC over the decade.

Over the decade, WERNER ENTERPRISES INC shows that management has aggressively returned capital to shareholders by retiring 16.3% of outstanding shares.

Benjamin Graham lens

Under Benjamin Graham's formula using SEC EDGAR fundamentals, WERNER ENTERPRISES INC is modeled at 4.2% normalized earnings growth with a 5.1% bond-yield adjustment. The resulting Graham intrinsic value estimate is $7.98 per share.

WERN stock: frequently asked questions

What is the intrinsic value of Werner Enterprises Inc. (WERN) stock?

Using Benjamin Graham's revised formula, V = EPS × (8.5 + 2g) × 4.4 / Y, with reported diluted earnings per share, a 4.2% normalized growth rate (capped at 15%) and a 5.1% AAA corporate bond yield, WERN's intrinsic value is about $7.98 per share.

Is WERN stock undervalued?

At $32.81 (close on Oct 17, 2026), WERN trades 311% above its Graham value of $7.98. On Graham's terms the shares look fully priced. A formula is a starting point for research, not a recommendation.

How fast has Werner Enterprises Inc. grown?

Revenue went from $2.0B in fiscal 2016 to $2.9B in fiscal 2025, a compound annual growth rate of 4.2%. Net income was -$14.4M in fiscal 2025.

Does Werner Enterprises Inc. generate free cash flow?

Werner Enterprises Inc. generated -$68.5M of free cash flow (operating cash flow minus capital expenditures) in fiscal 2025. Free cash flow was positive in 2 of the last 10 reported years.

What is WERN's return on invested capital?

Average ROIC over the last 10 fiscal years was 9.5%, and average return on equity was 11.6%. Sustained ROIC above about 15% usually points to a durable competitive advantage.

Where does this WERN data come from?

From Werner Enterprises Inc.'s annual 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, most recently filed Aug 7, 2026. Prices are end-of-day snapshots; valuations are formula outputs, not investment advice.

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