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W.A.G payment solutions

EWG.L
32
Software - Infrastructure · Technology
Price
106.20 GBp
+1.00 (+0.95%)
Market Cap
£738.9M
Exchange
London Stock Exchange
Winston Score
32
Winston is serious
Below-average fundamentals — multiple weak pillars.
Data as of Aug 23, 2026 · filings through Dec 31, 2025
How the score breaks down
Quality
Weak
Growth
Weak
Cash Flow
Strong
Stability
Mixed
Valuation
Data not available
Dividends
Weak

Share count rising — dilution

+16.9% over 4y

The company has issued more shares over this period, which dilutes each existing shareholder’s stake.

Diluted shares outstanding: 597.1M (2021) → 697.8M (2025)

Winston Score History

The full picture

W.A.G Payment Solutions is a European company that helps truck drivers and transport companies pay for fuel, tolls, and other road costs across Europe. It runs a network of fuel cards and payment cards that trucking companies use instead of cash, making it easier to manage costs across many different countries. The company owns the Eurowag brand and operates one of the larger commercial vehicle payment networks on the continent.

The company makes money by charging fees and earning a margin on transactions processed through its network, rather than selling physical products. It operates primarily across Central and Eastern Europe, serving thousands of transport and logistics businesses. Its main competitive advantage is its established network of accepted fuel stations and toll services, which is difficult for new competitors to quickly replicate. The key growth driver is expanding its software and data services for fleet operators, though its thin operating margins leave little room for error if transaction volumes slow down.

Growth Profile

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Revenue Growth

+5.3% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Slow revenue growth

EPS Growth

<−1,000% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Earnings declining

R&D Spend

€0/ year

0.0% of revenue

Below sector average (15%)

Research and development spending

Insider Activity

66.8%ownership

Declining

Insider ownership declining — could be dilution or selling

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

€131M cash & investments

Quarterly Free Cash Flow

↑ Burn rate improving

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Growth context

W.A.G payment solutions is growing revenue at 5% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

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Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
14.7%
Thin — 14.7% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
2.7%
Thin — 2.7% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
9.7%
Below par — 9.7% return on capital

ROIC between 5% and 15%. They earn 5 to 15 cents back per year on every dollar invested.

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Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
+3.1%
Slow sales growth (+3.1% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-84.6%
Earnings shrinking (-84.6% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
3/8 quarters
Earnings rarely grow — volatile business

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Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
34559%
Turns 34559% of profit into real cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
5.4%
Thin free cash flow (5.4%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

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Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
1.37
Elevated debt (1.37)
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
2.28x
Tight — interest eats into profit (2.3x)

Interest coverage between 1 and 3. Profits cover interest, but with little room to spare.

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Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
N/A
Data not available
Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
N/A
not available
Data not available

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Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
1.44%
Small dividend — 1.44% yield

Modest yield. The bulk of any return needs to come from price appreciation.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
N/A
Data not available

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