WS Fundamental Analysis

Fundamental Outlook: WSSellSource: Massive API
Composite: 32/100 · Confidence: 58%

WS is currently showing significant fundamental weakness with a composite score of 32/100, resulting in a "Sell" outlook. Scoring just 2/9 on the Piotroski F-Score, WS shows concerning weakness in profitability and operational health. At 2.83, the Altman Z-Score places WS in the grey zone — not immediately concerning, but worth monitoring. Earnings analysis shows negative earnings momentum with declining financial trends.

Strong Sell (0)Neutral (50)Strong Buy (100)
Piotroski F-Score
1230%
Altman Z-Score
6620%
Earnings Momentum
530%
Short Sentiment
6820%
Piotroski F-Score: Weak (0–2)
Piotroski F-Score: 2/9
Weak fundamentals
F1Positive ROA✗ Fail
F3Improving ROA✗ Fail
F5Decreasing Leverage✗ Fail
F6Improving Liquidity✗ Fail
F7No Dilution✓ Pass
F8Improving Gross Margin✗ Fail
F9Improving Asset Turnover✓ Pass
Altman Z-Score: 2.83Grey Zone
Original Z-Score (Manufacturing)
X1 (WC/TA)0.157
X2 (RE/TA)0.062
X3 (EBIT/TA)-0.001
X4 (MktCap/TL)1.719
X5 (Rev/TA)1.529
Safe > 2.99 · Grey 1.81–2.99 · Distress < 1.81
Earnings Momentum
Aggregate: -1.50 (range: -2 to +2)
EPS Growth▼▼0 consecutive quarters improving
Revenue Growth1 consecutive quarters
Gross Margin▼▼Contracting
Operating Margin▼▼Contracting
Net Margin▼▼Contracting
Short Sentiment
Score: 68/100 (higher = more bullish)
SI% of Float2/54.4%
Days to Cover4/56.2 days
SVR Trend1/520d−50d: -226.9pts
SI Trend2/5-11.6%
About This Analysis

Piotroski F-Score is a 9-point scoring system developed by accounting professor Joseph Piotroski to assess the financial strength of a company. It evaluates profitability (ROA, operating cash flow, accruals), leverage and liquidity (debt ratio, current ratio, share dilution), and operating efficiency (gross margin, asset turnover). Scores of 7–9 indicate strong fundamentals, while 0–3 suggest weakness.

Altman Z-Score is a formula developed by professor Edward Altman that predicts the probability of a company entering bankruptcy within two years. It combines five financial ratios — working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue — all relative to total assets. A score above 2.99 suggests the company is financially safe, while below 1.81 indicates distress. The Z-Score is not applicable to financial-sector companies (banks, insurance).

Earnings Momentum tracks quarter-over-quarter trends in EPS growth, revenue, and profit margins to assess whether a company's financial trajectory is improving or deteriorating. Short Sentiment evaluates bearish market positioning using short interest as a percentage of float, days to cover, and short volume trends — a high score (inverted) indicates bullish sentiment.