Wacker Chemie (WKCMF) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Wacker Chemie AG is a German chemical company founded in 1914 and headquartered in Munich. As a publicly traded entity, the company develops, produces and markets a wide range of chemical and biochemical products for industrial applications. With a global footprint that spans Europe, the Americas and Asia, Wacker Chemie serves customers in sectors such as construction, automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy.

The company’s portfolio is structured around four core business divisions. Wacker Silicones offers silicone elastomers, fluids and resins for applications ranging from sealants and coatings to medical devices and consumer goods. Wacker Polymers supplies aqueous polymer dispersions and specialty binders used in adhesives, paints and coatings, paper treatment and construction materials. These products are engineered for performance characteristics such as adhesion, flexibility and chemical resistance.

In addition to its classic chemical offerings, Wacker Chemie operates Wacker Polysilicon, one of the world’s leading producers of hyperpure polysilicon used in semiconductor wafers and photovoltaic cells. Wacker Biosolutions leverages biotechnology to manufacture microbial and enzymatic ingredients for the food, feed, pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries. This segment focuses on sustainable production methods and renewable raw materials.

Under the leadership of CEO Dr. Christian Hartel, who assumed the role in 2020, Wacker Chemie continues to expand its technological capabilities and global production network. The company operates numerous manufacturing facilities across key regions, maintaining research and development centers that collaborate with academic institutions and industry partners. Traded as OTCMKTS:WKCMF in the U.S. over-the-counter market, Wacker Chemie remains committed to delivering innovative chemical solutions with an emphasis on sustainability and quality.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $75.00 to $75.00
• 50-Day Range: $72.60 to $81.60
• 52-Week Range: $62.38 to $102.10
• Volume: N/A
• Average Volume: 403 shs
• Market Capitalization: N/A
• P/E Ratio: 18.65
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Wacker Chemie Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Wacker Chemie scored higher than 3% 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 18.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 280.88.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Wacker Chemie is 18.65, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Basic Materials sector average P/E ratio of about 158.80.

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 876, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wacker Chemie has recently increased by 10.54%, 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 876, which indicates bearish sentiment.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Wacker Chemie has recently increased by 10.54%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 1.2 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Wacker Chemie has a news sentiment score of 0.25. 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 0.62 average news sentiment score of Basic Materials companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article 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 at the start of the year. Since then, WKCMF shares have increased by 4.8% and is now trading at $75.00.

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: 9/15/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 10/30/2025

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: 18.65
• 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