Walker Dunlop Valuation

WD Stock  USD 61.37  0.10  0.16%   
At this time, the company appears to be undervalued. Walker Dunlop maintains a prevalent Real Value of $72.59 per share. The last-minute price of the company is $61.37. Our model calculates the value of Walker Dunlop from examining the company fundamentals such as Return On Asset of 0.0214, profit margin of 0.1 %, and Current Valuation of 4.82 B as well as analyzing its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting Walker Dunlop's valuation include:
Price Book
1.186
Enterprise Value
4.8 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
12.7498
Price Sales
1.8053
Forward PE
10.989
Undervalued
Today
61.37
Please note that Walker Dunlop's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of Walker Dunlop is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing Walker Dunlop's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
The fair value of the Walker stock is determined by what a typical buyer is willing to pay for full or partial control of Walker Dunlop. Since Walker Dunlop is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Walker Stock. However, Walker Dunlop's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  61.37 Real  72.59 Target  83.33 Hype  61.38
The real value of Walker Stock, also known as its intrinsic value, is the underlying worth of Walker Dunlop Company, which is reflected in its stock price. It is based on Walker Dunlop's financial performance, growth prospects, management team, or industry conditions. The intrinsic value of Walker Dunlop's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, or news.
72.59
Real Value
74.50
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Walker Dunlop helps investors to forecast how Walker stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Walker Dunlop more accurately as focusing exclusively on Walker Dunlop's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates
LowProjectedHigh
1.151.361.47
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
59.4761.3863.29
Details
5 Analysts
Consensus
LowTarget PriceHigh
75.8383.3392.50
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use Walker Dunlop's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of Walker Dunlop's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against Walker Dunlop's closest peers. If more than one evaluation category is relevant for Walker Dunlop we suggest using both methods to arrive at a better estimate.

Walker Dunlop Cash

166.4 Million

Walker Revenue by Product

Walker Dunlop Total Value Analysis

Walker Dunlop is at this time forecasted to have takeover value of 4.82 B with market capitalization of 2.09 B, debt of 1.66 B, and cash on hands of 279.27 M. Please note that takeover value may be misleading and is a subject to accounting mistakes. We encourage investors to methodically examine all of the Walker Dunlop fundamentals before making investment evaluation based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
4.82 B
2.09 B
1.66 B
279.27 M

Walker Dunlop Investor Information

About 85.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. The company has Price to Book (P/B) ratio of 1.19. Historically many companies with similar price-to-book (P/B) ratio do better than the market in the long run. Walker Dunlop has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.25. The entity last dividend was issued on the 21st of November 2025. Based on the analysis of Walker Dunlop's profitability, liquidity, and operating efficiency, Walker Dunlop is doing better financially today then in previous quarter. It has a moderate chance of reporting better financial numbers in March.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.130.1161
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
Operating Income165.7 M151.2 M
Significantly Up
Slightly volatile

Walker Dunlop Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. Walker Dunlop has an asset utilization ratio of 25.84 percent. This indicates that the Company is making $0.26 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that Walker Dunlop is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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Walker Dunlop Profitability Analysis

Considering Walker Dunlop's profitability and operating efficiency indicators, Walker Dunlop is performing exceptionally good at the present time. It has a great chance to showcase excellent profitability results in March. Profitability indicators assess Walker Dunlop's ability to earn profits and add value for shareholders.
 
Net Income  
First Reported
2008-12-31
Previous Quarter
34 M
Current Value
33.5 M
Quarterly Volatility
22.2 M
 
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At present, Walker Dunlop's Operating Profit Margin is projected to slightly decrease based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Net Profit Margin is expected to grow to 0.21, whereas Gross Profit is forecasted to decline to about 361.7 M.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Gross Profit Margin0.620.51
Fairly Up
Slightly volatile
Net Profit Margin0.210.11
Way Up
Pretty Stable
Operating Profit Margin0.130.1161
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
Pretax Profit Margin0.130.1161
Moderately Up
Slightly volatile
Return On Assets0.05590.0284
Way Up
Very volatile
Return On Equity0.06760.0712
Notably Down
Slightly volatile
For Walker Dunlop profitability analysis, we use financial ratios and fundamental drivers that measure the ability of Walker Dunlop to generate income relative to revenue, assets, operating costs, and current equity. These fundamental indicators attest to how well Walker Dunlop utilizes its assets to generate profit and value for its shareholders. The profitability module also shows relationships between Walker Dunlop's most relevant fundamental drivers. It provides multiple suggestions of what could affect the performance of Walker Dunlop over time as well as its relative position and ranking within its peers.

Walker Dunlop Earnings per Share Projection vs Actual

The next projected EPS of Walker Dunlop is estimated to be 1.356875 with future projections ranging from a low of 1.1525 to a high of 1.4675. Walker Dunlop's most recent 12-month trailing earnings per share (EPS TTM) is at 3.37. Please be aware that the consensus of earnings estimates for Walker Dunlop is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
 
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Walker Dunlop is projected to generate 1.356875 in earnings per share on the 31st of December 2026. Walker Dunlop earnings estimates show analyst consensus about projected Walker Dunlop EPS (Earning Per Share). It derives the highest and the lowest estimates based on Walker Dunlop's historical volatility. Many public companies, such as Walker Dunlop, manage the perception of their earnings on a regular basis to make sure that analyst estimates are accurate. Future earnings calculations are also an essential input when attempting to value a firm.

Walker Dunlop Earnings Estimation Breakdown

The calculation of Walker Dunlop's earning per share is based on the data from the past 12 consecutive months, used for reporting the company's financial figures. The next projected EPS of Walker Dunlop is estimated to be 1.356875 with the future projection ranging from a low of 1.1525 to a high of 1.4675. Please be aware that this consensus of annual earnings estimates for Walker Dunlop is based on EPS before non-recurring items and includes expenses related to employee stock options.
Last Reported EPS
0.0
1.15
Lowest
Expected EPS
1.356875
1.47
Highest

Walker Dunlop Earnings Projection Consensus

Suppose the current estimates of Walker Dunlop's value are higher than the current market price of the Walker Dunlop stock. In this case, investors may conclude that Walker Dunlop is overpriced and will exhibit bullish sentiment. On the other hand, if the present value is lower than the stock price, analysts may conclude that the market undervalues the equity. These scenarios may suggest that the market is not as efficient as it should be at the estimation time, and Walker Dunlop's stock will quickly adjusts to the new information provided by the consensus estimate.
Number of AnalystsHistorical AccuracyLast Reported EPSEstimated EPS for 31st of December 2026Current EPS (TTM)
476.27%
0.0
1.356875
3.37

Walker Dunlop Ownership Allocation

Walker Dunlop retains a total of 34.06 Million outstanding shares. The majority of Walker Dunlop outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. These institutions are usually referred to as non-private investors looking to purchase positions in Walker Dunlop to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, other corporate entities are subject to a different set of regulations than regular investors in Walker Dunlop. Please pay attention to any change in the institutional holdings of Walker Dunlop as this could imply that something significant has changed or is about to change at the company. Please note that no matter how many assets the company shows, if the real value of the company is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

Walker Dunlop Profitability Analysis

The company generated the yearly revenue of 1.13 B. Reported Net Income was 100.96 M with gross profit of 1.16 B.

Walker Dunlop Past Distributions to stockholders

Please note that valuation analysis is one of the essential comprehensive assessments in business. It evaluates Walker Dunlop's worth, which you can determine by considering its current assets, liabilities and future cash flows. The investors' valuation analysis is an important metric that will give you a perspective on different companies. It helps you know the worth of the potential investment in Walker Dunlop and how it compares across the competition.

About Walker Dunlop Valuation

The stock valuation mechanism determines Walker Dunlop's current worth on a weekly basis. Our valuation model uses a comparative analysis of Walker Dunlop. We calculate exposure to Walker Dunlop's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of Walker Dunlop's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit579.1 M361.7 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.12  0.13 
Operating Profit Margin 0.12  0.13 
Net Profit Margin 0.11  0.21 
Gross Profit Margin 0.51  0.62 

Walker Dunlop Quarterly Retained Earnings

1.32 Billion

Walker Dunlop's stock price is the clearest measure of market expectations about its performance. Without stock valuation, investors cannot independently discern whether Walker Dunlop's value is low or high relative to the company's performance and growth projections. Determining the market value of Walker Dunlop can be done in different ways, such as multiplying its stock price by its outstanding shares.
A single share of Walker Dunlop represents a small ownership stake in the entity. As a stockholder of Walker, your percentage of company ownership is determined by dividing the number of shares you own by the total number of shares outstanding and then multiplying that amount by 100. Owning stock in a company generally confers both corporate voting rights and income from any dividends paid to the stock owner.

Walker Dunlop Dividends Analysis For Valuation

At present, Walker Dunlop's Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. . At present, Walker Dunlop's Retained Earnings Total Equity is projected to increase significantly based on the last few years of reporting. The current year's Price Earnings Ratio is expected to grow to 28.12, whereas Earnings Yield is forecasted to decline to 0.04.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Dividends Paid79.8 M75.8 M
Dividend Yield 0.03  0.04 
Dividend Payout Ratio 0.94  0.52 
Dividend Paid And Capex Coverage Ratio 1.15  1.20 
There are various types of dividends Walker Dunlop can pay to its shareholders, and the actual value of the dividend is determined on a per-share basis. It is to be paid equally to all of Walker shareholders on a specific date, known as the payable date. The cash dividend is the most common type of dividend payment - it is the payment of actual cash from Walker Dunlop directly to its shareholders. There are other types of dividends that companies can issue, such as stock dividends or asset dividends. When Walker pays a dividend, it has no impact on its enterprise value. It does, however, lowers the Equity Value of Walker Dunlop by the value of the dividends paid out.

Walker Dunlop Growth Indicators

Investing in growth stocks can be very risky. If the company such as Walker Dunlop does not do well, investors take a loss on the stock when it is time to sell. Also, because growth stocks typically do not pay dividends, the only opportunity an investor has to make money on their investment is when they eventually sell their shares.
Common Stock Shares Outstanding33.2 M
Quarterly Earnings Growth Y O Y0.151
Forward Price Earnings10.989

Walker Dunlop Current Valuation Indicators

Valuation refers to the process of determining the present value of Walker Dunlop and all of its assets. It can be calculated using a number of techniques. As many analysts who try to value Walker we look at many different elements of the entity such as Walker's management, its prospective future earnings, the current market value of the company's assets, as well as its capital structure formation.
Valuations are an essential part of business, for companies themselves, but also for investors. For companies, such as Walker Dunlop, valuations can help measure their progress and success and can help them track their performance in the market compared to others. In addition, investors can use Walker Dunlop's valuations to help determine the worth of potential investments. They can do this by using data and information made public by a company. Regardless of who the valuation is for, it essentially describes Walker Dunlop's worth.

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