Wacker Chemie (WKCMF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Wacker Chemie AG (OTCMKTS:WKCMF) is a globally diversified chemical company headquartered in Munich, Germany. Founded in 1914, the firm has grown into a leading supplier of specialty chemicals, serving a wide spectrum of industries including automotive, electronics, construction, and life sciences. Over the decades, Wacker has expanded its capabilities through targeted investments in research and production, establishing a reputation for high-quality materials and innovative solutions.

The company’s core business is organized into several segments, notably silicones, polymers, polysilicon and biosolutions. In its silicones division, Wacker produces elastomers, fluids and resins used in sealants, adhesives and coatings. The polymers segment supplies dispersions and emulsions for paints, adhesives and textile applications. Its polysilicon arm provides the ultra‐pure silicon crucial for photovoltaic cells, while the biosolutions unit develops bio-based products and fermentation technologies for food, agriculture and personal care markets.

Wacker operates an extensive global production network with key sites across Europe, North America and Asia. The company maintains research and development centers in Germany, the United States, South Korea and Japan, collaborating with customers to tailor products to regional market needs. Wacker’s distribution infrastructure ensures reliable supply and technical support to partners worldwide, complemented by technical service teams that drive formulation and application expertise on site.

Under the leadership of an Executive Board chaired by CEO Dr. Christian Hartel, Wacker continues to pursue innovation and sustainability. The organization invests heavily in R&D, digitalization and renewable energy to enhance process efficiency and reduce environmental impact. With a focus on long-term partnerships and continuous improvement, Wacker Chemie remains committed to developing advanced materials that address evolving global challenges.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $76.90 to $76.90
• 50-Day Range: $70.37 to $80.54
• 52-Week Range: $62.38 to $110.35
• Volume: 5 shs
• Average Volume: 295 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 19.12
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Wacker Chemie Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Wacker Chemie scored higher than 4% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Wacker Chemie.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 1.3 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Wacker Chemie is 19.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 26.49.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Wacker Chemie is 19.12, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 106.17.

Short Interest

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Wacker Chemie has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 816, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wacker Chemie has recently increased by 6.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Dividend Strength: Weak

Dividend Yield

Wacker Chemie does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Wacker Chemie does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Dividend Coverage

The dividend payout ratio of Wacker Chemie is 9.45%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Wacker Chemie has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 816, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wacker Chemie has recently increased by 6.25%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.0 / 5
• News Sentiment: -0.24

News Sentiment

Wacker Chemie has a news sentiment score of -0.24. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.55 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 2 news articles for Wacker Chemie this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Wacker Chemie insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 16.43% of the stock of Wacker Chemie is held by institutions.

WKCMF Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have WKCMF shares performed this year?

Wacker Chemie's stock was trading at $71.5860 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, WKCMF stock has increased by 7.4% and is now trading at $76.8950.

How do I buy shares of Wacker Chemie?

Shares of WKCMF stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

Company Calendar

• Today: 7/19/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: OTCMKTS
• Sector: Basic Materials
• Industry: Specialty Chemicals
• Sub-Industry: N/A
• Current Symbol: OTCMKTS:WKCMF
• CIK: N/A
• Web: www.wacker.com
• Phone: 498962790
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 16,461
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): N/A
• Trailing P/E Ratio: 19.12
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: N/A
• Net Margins: N/A
• Pretax Margin: N/A
• Return on Equity: N/A
• Return on Assets: N/A

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: N/A
• Quick Ratio: N/A

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: N/A
• Price / Sales: N/A
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: N/A
• Price / Book: N/A

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: N/A
• Free Float: N/A
• Market Cap: N/A
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: N/A