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45.42 (1y: +59%)
Market Cap 3.91 B P/E(ttm) 24.60
Enterprise Value 3.53 B P/B 7.40
WDR- NYSE (USA)
Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc.
  • Currently 3/5
Business Predictability Rank: 3-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 3-Star stocks: 8.2% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 11%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 2.654
WDR's Cash to Debt is ranked lower than
58% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. WDR: 2.654 )
WDR' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.51   Max: 2.65
Current: 2.65
0.51
2.65
Equity to Asset 0.302
WDR's Equity to Asset is ranked lower than
78% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.81 vs. WDR: 0.302 )
WDR' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: -0.14   Max: 0.3
Current: 0.3
-0.14
0.3
Interest Coverage 26.7
WDR's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
61% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 10000.00 vs. WDR: 26.7 )
WDR' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 7   Max: 27
Current: 26.7
7
27
F-Score: 6
Z-Score: 6.83
M-Score: -2.86
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 8/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 25.80
WDR's Operating margin (%) is ranked lower than
51% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 27.20 vs. WDR: 25.80 )
WDR' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: 12.4   Max: 46.6
Current: 25.8
12.4
46.6
Net-margin (%) 12.9
WDR's Net-margin (%) is ranked lower than
60% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 26.20 vs. WDR: 12.9 )
WDR' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: 6.4   Max: 26.7
Current: 12.9
6.4
26.7
ROE (%) 29.6
WDR's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
95% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 4.00 vs. WDR: 29.6 )
WDR' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: 18.8   Max: 98.2
Current: 29.6
18.8
98.2
ROA (%) 13.1
WDR's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
88% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 2.00 vs. WDR: 13.1 )
WDR' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: 7   Max: 32.9
Current: 13.1
7
32.9
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 6410.20
WDR's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
99% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: 6410.20 )
WDR' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: 372   Max: 11728
Current: 6410.2
372
11728
Revenue Growth (%) 8.7
WDR's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
84% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: 8.7 )
WDR' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -2.3   Max: 13.2
Current: 8.7
-2.3
13.2
EBITDA Growth (%) 14.7
WDR's EBITDA Growth (%) is ranked higher than
91% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: 14.7 )
WDR' s 10-Year EBITDA Growth (%) Range
Min: -20.1   Max: 15.3
Current: 14.7
-20.1
15.3
EPS Growth (%) 9.4
WDR's EPS Growth (%) is ranked higher than
87% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: 9.4 )
WDR' s 10-Year EPS Growth (%) Range
Min: -19.9   Max: 22.3
Current: 9.4
-19.9
22.3
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Revenue & Net Income
Cash & Debt
Oprt. Cash Flow & Free Cash Flow

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Guru Trades
Q2 2012

WDR Guru Trades in Q2 2012

Bill Frels 7,000 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 12,700 sh (+33.68%)
Joel Greenblatt 99,849 sh (+15.22%)
Mario Gabelli 642,850 sh (+0.59%)
Jeff Auxier 38,258 sh (unchged)
Ken Fisher 2,584,658 sh (-0.99%)
David Dreman 1,160,056 sh (-1.62%)
John Keeley 1,016,346 sh (-1.77%)
Chuck Royce 2,011,227 sh (-8.89%)
Jim Simons 91,200 sh (-80.3%)
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Q3 2012

WDR Guru Trades in Q3 2012

Louis Moore Bacon 25,000 sh (New)
Bill Frels 8,100 sh (+15.71%)
Jim Simons Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Mario Gabelli 640,850 sh (-0.31%)
John Keeley 1,004,783 sh (-1.14%)
Joel Greenblatt 98,295 sh (-1.56%)
David Dreman 1,129,842 sh (-2.6%)
Jeff Auxier 37,058 sh (-3.14%)
Ken Fisher 2,366,943 sh (-8.42%)
Chuck Royce 1,835,737 sh (-8.73%)
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Q4 2012

WDR Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Bill Frels 10,800 sh (+33.33%)
Jeff Auxier 37,058 sh (unchged)
Louis Moore Bacon Sold Out
Mario Gabelli 631,550 sh (-1.45%)
David Dreman 1,105,361 sh (-2.17%)
Chuck Royce 1,773,237 sh (-3.4%)
Ken Fisher 2,235,542 sh (-5.55%)
John Keeley 934,080 sh (-7.04%)
Joel Greenblatt 84,682 sh (-13.85%)
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Q1 2013

WDR Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Steven Cohen 6,693 sh (New)
Paul Tudor Jones 7,100 sh (New)
Bill Frels 25,500 sh (+136.11%)
Jeff Auxier 37,058 sh (unchged)
Ken Fisher 2,215,702 sh (-0.89%)
John Keeley 913,743 sh (-2.18%)
Mario Gabelli 600,250 sh (-4.96%)
Chuck Royce 1,327,937 sh (-25.11%)
Joel Greenblatt 63,137 sh (-25.44%)
David Dreman 687,811 sh (-37.77%)
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Insider Trades

Latest Guru Trades with WDR

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
David Dreman 2013-03-31 Reduce -37.77%0.42%$34.82 - $43.78 $ 45.4212%687811
Joel Greenblatt 2013-03-31 Reduce -25.44%0.04%$34.82 - $43.78 $ 45.4212%63137
Joel Greenblatt 2012-03-31 Add 51.21%0.08%$25 - $33.02 $ 45.4261%86661
David Dreman 2011-12-31 Add 19.93%0.11%$23.39 - $29.64 $ 45.4275%1172597
Joel Greenblatt 2011-12-31 Add 59.31%0.06%$23.39 - $29.64 $ 45.4275%57310
Ray Dalio 2011-12-31 Sold Out 0.02%$23.39 - $29.64 $ 45.4275%0
John Keeley 2011-09-30 Add 21.59%0.11%$25.82 - $39.8 $ 45.4240%1088250
Joel Greenblatt 2011-09-30 Add 130.61%0.08%$25.82 - $39.8 $ 45.4240%35973
Ray Dalio 2011-09-30 New Buy0.02%$25.82 - $39.8 $ 45.4240%48689
Joel Greenblatt 2011-06-30 Add 162.83%0.05%$34.78 - $41.55 $ 45.4219%15599
Mario Gabelli 2011-03-31 Reduce -68.72%0.4%$34.82 - $42.06 $ 45.4219%616400
Joel Greenblatt 2011-03-31 New Buy0.07%$34.82 - $42.06 $ 45.4219%5935
Mario Gabelli 2010-09-30 Add 159.14%0.15%$21.83 - $28.2 $ 45.4284%2169300
David Dreman 2010-06-30 Add 32.24%0.16%$22.55 - $39.05 $ 45.4245%1116241
Mario Gabelli 2010-06-30 Reduce -64.71%0.07%$22.55 - $39.05 $ 45.4245%837100
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 24.60
WDR's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
73% of the 493 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 14.10 vs. WDR: 24.60 )
WDR' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 6.09   Max: 59.3
Current: 24.6
6.09
59.3
P/B 7.40
WDR's P/B is ranked lower than
96% of the 722 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.02 vs. WDR: 7.40 )
WDR' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 2.17   Max: 58.27
Current: 7.4
2.17
58.27
P/S 3.24
WDR's P/S is ranked higher than
72% of the 737 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 5.91 vs. WDR: 3.24 )
WDR' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.83   Max: 7.29
Current: 3.24
0.83
7.29
PFCF 20.00
WDR's PFCF is ranked lower than
54% of the 403 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 18.75 vs. WDR: 20.00 )
WDR' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 7.95   Max: 30.53
Current: 20
7.95
30.53
EV-to-EBIT 11.2
WDR's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
60% of the 477 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 13.57 vs. WDR: 11.2 )
WDR' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 3.5   Max: 41.4
Current: 11.2
3.5
41.4
PEG 1.4
WDR's PEG is ranked lower than
56% of the 90 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.19 vs. WDR: 1.4 )
WDR' s 10-Year PEG Range
Min: 0.37   Max: 25.17
Current: 1.4
0.37
25.17
Shiller P/E 25.1
WDR's Shiller P/E is ranked lower than
100% of the Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: vs. WDR: 25.1 )
WDR' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 8.54   Max: 34.96
Current: 25.1
8.54
34.96

Dividend & Buy Back

vs
industry		 vs
history
Dividend Yield 2.33
WDR's Dividend Yield is ranked higher than
56% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.88 vs. WDR: 2.33 )
WDR' s 10-Year Dividend Yield Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 7.74
Current: 2.33
0.7
7.74
Dividend Payout 0.3351
WDR's Dividend Payout is ranked higher than
54% of the 406 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.40 vs. WDR: 0.3351 )
WDR' s 10-Year Dividend Payout Range
Min: 0.17   Max: 1.08
Current: 0.34
0.17
1.08
Dividend growth (3y) -0.3
WDR's Dividend growth (3y) is ranked lower than
89% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: -0.3 )
WDR' s 10-Year Dividend growth (3y) Range
Min: -3.7   Max: 27.4
Current: -0.3
-3.7
27.4
Yield on cost (5-Year) 2.51
WDR's Yield on cost (5-Year) is ranked higher than
58% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.80 vs. WDR: 2.51 )
WDR' s 10-Year Yield on cost (5-Year) Range
Min: 0.73   Max: 8.09
Current: 2.51
0.73
8.09
Share Buyback Rate -0.1
WDR's Share Buyback Rate is ranked lower than
70% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: -0.1 )
WDR' s 10-Year Share Buyback Rate Range
Min: 2.8   Max: -0.8
Current: -0.1

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 29.9
WDR's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
58% of the 312 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 39.00 vs. WDR: 29.9 )
WDR' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 16.6   Max: 134.2
Current: 29.9
16.6
134.2
Price/Tangible Book 11.2
WDR's Price/Tangible Book is ranked lower than
96% of the 686 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. WDR: 11.2 )
WDR' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 7   Max: 136.8
Current: 11.2
7
136.8
Price/DCF (Projected) 1.8
WDR's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
87% of the 353 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. WDR: 1.8 )
WDR' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 1.9
Current: 1.8
0.8
1.9
Price/Median PS Value 1
WDR's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
64% of the 590 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. WDR: 1 )
WDR' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.5   Max: 2
Current: 1
0.5
2
Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value 1.6
WDR's Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value is ranked lower than
71% of the 56 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.90 vs. WDR: 1.6 )
WDR' s 10-Year Price/Peter Lynch Fair Value Range
Min: 1   Max: 4.7
Current: 1.6
1
4.7
Price/Graham Number 3.2
WDR's Price/Graham Number is ranked lower than
90% of the 460 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.80 vs. WDR: 3.2 )
WDR' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 1.9   Max: 17.5
Current: 3.2
1.9
17.5
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 8.90
WDR's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
74% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 3.20 vs. WDR: 8.90 )
WDR' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 2.4   Max: 28.6
Current: 8.9
2.4
28.6
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) 18.54
WDR's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
92% of the 761 Companies
in the Global Asset Management industry.

( Industry Median: 0.00 vs. WDR: 18.54 )
WDR' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -6.1   Max: 103.3
Current: 18.54
-6.1
103.3

Business Description

Waddell & Reed Financial, Inc. was incorporated in the state of Delaware in 1981. It conducts business through its subsidiaries. It operates as a mutual fund and asset management firms in the country, with expertise in a range of investment styles and across a variety of market environments. It operates its investment advisory business through its subsidiary companies, mainly Waddell & Reed Investment Management Company. The Company's underwriting and distribution business operates through three broker/dealers: Waddell & Reed, Inc. ('W&R'), Ivy Funds Distributor, Inc. ('IFDI') and Legend Equities Corporation ('LEC'). W&R is a registered broker/dealer and investment adviser that acts mainly as the national distributor and underwriter for shares of Advisors Funds and a distributor of variable annuities and other insurance products issued by its business partners. W &R is the ninth largest distributor of its Ivy Funds. IFDI, a registered broker/dealer, is the distributor and underwriter for the Ivy Funds. LEC is the registered broker/dealer for Legend, a mutual fund distribution and retirement planning subsidiary based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Through its network of financial advisors, Legend primarily serves employees of school districts and other not-for-profit organizations. The mutual fund families offer a variety of investment options. It is an exclusive underwriter and distributor of 80 registered open-end mutual fund portfolios, including 20 portfolios in the Advisors Funds family, 32 portfolios in the Ivy Funds family, 25 portfolios in the Ivy Funds VIP family and three portfolios in InvestEd. The Company also offers its customers retirement and life insurance products underwritten by its business partners. Through its insurance agency subsidiaries, its financial advisors also sell life insurance and disability products underwritten by various carriers. It distributes its investment products through the Advisors, Wholesale and Institutional channels. The financial services industry is a highly competitive global industry. The Company competes with hundreds of other mutual fund management, distribution and service companies that distribute their fund shares through a variety of methods, including affiliated and unaffiliated sales forces, broker/dealers and direct sales to the public of shares offered at a low or no sales charge. It regards its names as material to its business, and has registered certain service marks associated with its business with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The securities industry is subject to extensive regulation and virtually all aspects of its business are subject to various federal and state laws and regulations.
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Industry: Asset Management
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