About WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS)
WNS (Holdings) Limited, a business process management company, provides data, voice, analytical, and business transformation services worldwide. It operates through two segments, WNS Global BPM and WNS Auto Claims BPM. The company offers industry-specific services to clients primarily in the insurance; travel and leisure; diversified businesses, including manufacturing, retail, consumer packaged goods, media and entertainment, and telecommunications; utilities; consulting and professional services; healthcare; banking and financial services; and shipping and logistics industries. It also provides a range of services in the areas of customer interaction, finance and accounting, research and analytics, technology, legal, and human resources outsourcing services across various industries. In addition, the company offers transformation services designed to help its clients to modify their business processes to enhance productivity, and manage changes in the business environment and leverage business knowledge to increase market competitiveness. Further, it provides claims handling and repair management services for automobile repairs through a network of third party repair centers; and a suite of accident management services, such as credit hire and credit repair. WNS (Holdings) Limited was founded in 1996 and is based in Mumbai, India.
Industry, Sector and Symbol
Industry Business services, not elsewhere classified
Sub-IndustryN/A
SectorBusiness Services
SymbolNYSE:WNS
CUSIPN/A
Phone91-22-4095-2100
Debt
Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.16%
Current Ratio2.54%
Quick Ratio2.54%
Price-To-Earnings
Trailing P/E Ratio26.90
Forward P/E Ratio27.21
P/E Growth1.81
Sales & Book Value
Annual Sales$602.50 million
Price / Sales3.93
Cash Flow$2.2733 per share
Price / Cash20.71
Book Value$8.30 per share
Price / Book5.67
Profitability
EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.48
Net Income$37.76 million
Net Margins7.96%
Return on Equity20.19%
Return on Assets12.34%
Miscellaneous
Employees35,657
Outstanding Shares50,300,000
WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) Frequently Asked Questions
What is WNS Global Services' stock symbol?
WNS Global Services trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol "WNS."
How will WNS Global Services' stock buyback program work?
WNS Global Services announced that its Board of Directors has approved a share buyback program on Thursday, January 18th 2018, which permits the company to repurchase 3,300,000 shares, according to EventVestor. This repurchase authorization permits the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock repurchase programs are usually an indication that the company's leadership believes its shares are undervalued.
How were WNS Global Services' earnings last quarter?
WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) posted its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, January, 18th. The business services provider reported $0.56 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the Zacks' consensus estimate of $0.50 by $0.06. The business services provider had revenue of $185.20 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $175.85 million. WNS Global Services had a return on equity of 20.19% and a net margin of 7.96%. WNS Global Services's revenue was up 32.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.49 earnings per share. View WNS Global Services' Earnings History.
When is WNS Global Services' next earnings date?
What price target have analysts set for WNS?
12 brokerages have issued 1-year price targets for WNS Global Services' shares. Their forecasts range from $38.00 to $56.00. On average, they expect WNS Global Services' stock price to reach $48.0833 in the next twelve months. View Analyst Ratings for WNS Global Services.
What are Wall Street analysts saying about WNS Global Services stock?
Here are some recent quotes from research analysts about WNS Global Services stock:
- 1. According to Zacks Investment Research, "WNS HOLDINGS is a recognized leader in business process outsourcing.Their proposition is simple: They deliver value to their clients by bringing operational excellence and deep industry and functional knowledge to their critical business processes. They serve several industries, including travel, insurance, financial services, healthcare, professional services, manufacturing, distribution and retail. They also provide essential corporate functions, such as finance and accounting, human resources research and analytics. " (4/13/2018)
- 2. Barrington Research analysts commented, "We have an OUTPERFORM investment rating on WNS shares and a 12‐ month price target of $53. Our price target is based on 23.8x our calendar 2018 non‐GAAP EPS forecast of $2.23. WNS shares are trading at a discount to the peer group average on several key metrics, which include enterprise value to adjusted EBITDA, PE and PE to growth (PEG) multiples for calendar year 2018." (3/2/2018)
- 3. Cantor Fitzgerald analysts commented, "We will be catching up with the management of WNS, who will be on the hot seat" on January 23rd on the West Coast. Please ask us or your Cantor salesperson for details or let us know if you have any questions for management." (1/21/2018)
- 4. Maxim Group analysts commented, "2Q:F18 revenue of $182 million was ahead of the consensus estimate of $175 million, which implies about 14% organic growth." (10/27/2017)
Who are some of WNS Global Services' key competitors?
Some companies that are related to WNS Global Services include Maximus (MMS), Conduent (CNDT), Healthequity (HQY), Stamps.com (STMP), Etsy (ETSY), Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers (RBA), TriNet (TNET), Cotiviti (COTV), Sotheby's (BID), Envestnet (ENV), EXL (EXLS), Wageworks (WAGE), HMS (HMSY), Emerald Expositions (EEX), Lending Club (LC), McGrath RentCorp (MGRC), Capita (CTAGY) and comScore (SCOR).
Who are WNS Global Services' key executives?
WNS Global Services' management team includes the folowing people:
- Mr. Keshav R. Murugesh, Group Chief Exec. Officer & Director (Age 54)
- Mr. Sanjay Puria, Group Chief Financial Officer (Age 44)
- Mr. Ronald Gillette, Chief Operating Officer (Age 61)
- Mr. Swaminathan Rajamani, Chief People Officer (Age 41)
- Mr. Alan Stephen Dunning, Co-Founder, Sr. Advisor and Chairman of WNS U K (Age 61)
Has WNS Global Services been receiving favorable news coverage?
News coverage about WNS stock has trended somewhat positive recently, Accern Sentiment Analysis reports. The research group ranks the sentiment of media coverage by analyzing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real-time. Accern ranks coverage of public companies on a scale of -1 to 1, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. WNS Global Services earned a media sentiment score of 0.22 on Accern's scale. They also gave media headlines about the business services provider an impact score of 45.01 out of 100, indicating that recent media coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an effect on the company's share price in the near term.
How do I buy shares of WNS Global Services?
Shares of WNS can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is WNS Global Services' stock price today?
One share of WNS stock can currently be purchased for approximately $47.08.
How big of a company is WNS Global Services?
WNS Global Services has a market capitalization of $2.33 billion and generates $602.50 million in revenue each year. The business services provider earns $37.76 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.48 on an earnings per share basis. WNS Global Services employs 35,657 workers across the globe.
How can I contact WNS Global Services?
WNS Global Services' mailing address is GATE 4 GODREJ & BOYCE COMPLEX PIROJSHANAGAR VIKHROLI (W), MUMBAI K7, 400079. The business services provider can be reached via phone at 91-22-4095-2100 or via email at [email protected]
MarketBeat Community Rating for WNS Global Services (WNS)
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WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) Price Target and Consensus Rating
(How are Consensus Ratings Calculated?) MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0-1.5 = Sell, 1.5-2.5 = Hold, 2.5-3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
12 Wall Street analysts have issued ratings and price targets for WNS Global Services in the last 12 months. Their average twelve-month price target is $48.0833, suggesting that the stock has a possible upside of 2.13%. The high price target for WNS is $56.00 and the low price target for WNS is $38.00. There are currently 1 hold rating, 10 buy ratings and 1 strong buy rating for the stock, resulting in a consensus rating of "Buy."
| Today | 30 Days Ago | 90 Days Ago | 180 Days Ago |
| Consensus Rating: | Buy | Buy | Buy | Buy |
| Consensus Rating Score: | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Ratings Breakdown: | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
1 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
1 Strong Buy Rating(s) | 0 Sell Rating(s)
0 Hold Rating(s)
10 Buy Rating(s)
0 Strong Buy Rating(s) |
| Consensus Price Target: | $48.0833 | $48.0833 | $47.25 | $39.6667 |
| Price Target Upside: | 2.13% upside | 8.15% upside | 4.35% upside | 6.09% upside |
WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) Consensus Price Target History
WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) Analyst Ratings History
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(Data available from 4/19/2016 forward)
WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) Dividend History by Quarter
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
WNS Global Services (NYSE WNS) Insider Trading and Institutional Ownership History
Institutional Ownership Percentage: 87.34%
WNS Global Services (NYSE WNS) Insider Trading History
| Transaction Date | Insider Name | Title | Buy/Sell | Number of Shares | Average Share Price | Total Transaction | Shares Held After Transaction | Details |
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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
WNS Global Services (NYSE WNS) News Headlines
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WNS Global Services (NYSE:WNS) Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement
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