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WillScot (WSC)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $19.15 | Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials | Industry: Office Services & Supplies

WillScot (WSC)


Market Price (12/18/2025): $19.15
Market Cap: $3.5 Bil
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Office Services & Supplies

Investment Highlights Why It Matters Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?

1. Generates cash flow

The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.

2. Riding a trend

Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow


0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.8%, FCF Yield is 12%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -97%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -127%
Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 101%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 24%
Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.8%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
  Key risks
WSC key risks include [1] an aging fleet and substantial debt, Show more.
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Solar Energy Generation, Show more.
  
0 Attractive yield
Total YieldTotal Yield = Earnings Yield + Dividend Yield, Earnings Yield = Net Income / Market Cap Dividend Yield = Total Dividends / Market Cap is 6.8%, FCF Yield is 12%
1 Attractive operating margins
Op Mgn LTMOperating Margin = Operating Income / Revenue Reflects profitability before taxes and before impact of capital structure (interest payments). is 24%
2 Attractive cash flow generation
CFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 34%, FCF/Rev LTMFree Cash Flow / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 19%
3 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include E-commerce Logistics & Data Centers, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include E-commerce Logistics REITs, Solar Energy Generation, Show more.
4 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -97%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -127%
5 Meaningful short interest
Short Interest % of Basic SharesShort Interest % of Basic Shares = (Short Interest Quantity) / (Basic Shares Outstanding). A high fraction of short interest can indicate potential risk of a short squeeze. is 12%
6 Debt is significant
Net D/ENet Debt/Equity. Debt net of cash. Negative indicates net cash. Equity is taken as the Market Capitalization is 101%
7 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -3.6%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -5.8%
8 Key risks
WSC key risks include [1] an aging fleet and substantial debt, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

WSC Stock


Why The Stock Moved


Qualitative Assessment

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WillScot (WSC) experienced a stock decline of 20.4% during the approximate period from August 31, 2025, to December 18, 2025, driven by several key factors.

1. Disappointing Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Weak Outlook. WillScot's stock saw a significant drop following its Q3 2025 earnings report, which missed Wall Street's expectations for both revenue and adjusted EBITDA. Revenue decreased by 5.8% year-over-year to $566.8 million, falling short of analyst forecasts. Compounding these concerns, the company provided a weaker-than-anticipated revenue guidance of $545 million for the fourth quarter of 2025, signaling potential ongoing challenges.

2. Lowered Full-Year 2025 Guidance and Softer Core Volumes. In December 2025, WillScot further cut its full-year 2025 guidance, downgrading revenue to approximately $2.26 billion and adjusted EBITDA to around $970 million. This revision was attributed to softer core volumes, specifically a year-over-year decline of approximately 6% in modular average units on rent and about 14% in portable storage units on rent, indicating a weakening demand environment.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Return vs. Risk


Price Returns Compared

 202020212022202320242025Total [1]
Returns
WSC Return25%76%11%-1%-25%-41%6%
Peers Return10%88%-9%40%19%6%233%
S&P 500 Return16%27%-19%24%23%14%108%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
WSC Win Rate67%83%58%58%42%42% 
Peers Win Rate58%73%43%58%52%50% 
S&P 500 Win Rate58%75%42%67%75%73% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
WSC Max Drawdown-57%0%-24%-22%-26%-55% 
Peers Max Drawdown-55%-2%-34%-10%-12%-25% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-31%-1%-25%-1%-2%-15% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: MGRC, URI, HRI, CVCO, SKY. See WSC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/17/2025 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventWSCS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-33.9%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven51.3%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-60.1%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven150.3%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven231 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-51.8%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven107.4%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven340 days120 days

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In The Past

WillScot's stock fell -33.9% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 3/7/2023. A -33.9% loss requires a 51.3% gain to breakeven.

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Trade Ideas

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Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.2%3.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.6%5.6%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-0.4%-0.4%-0.4%
WSC_4302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE04302025WSCWillScotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-11.3%-23.0%-40.0%
WSC_10312024_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312024WSCWillScotDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-22.5%-33.9%-37.5%
WSC_4302024_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield04302024WSCWillScotDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
6.0%-31.9%-39.7%
Unique KeyDateTickerCompanyCategoryTrade Strategy6M Fwd Rtn12M Fwd Rtn12M Max DD
CNM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025CNMCore & MainDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
16.3%16.3%-1.6%
VRRM_11212025_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield11212025VRRMVerra MobilityDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
3.2%3.2%-1.2%
LII_11212025_Dip_Buyer_ValueBuy11212025LIILennox InternationalDip BuyDB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin
4.8%4.8%0.0%
ADP_11212025_Monopoly_xInd_xCD_Getting_Cheaper11212025ADPAutomatic Data ProcessingMonopolyMY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S Decline
Large cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple
5.6%5.6%-1.2%
CW_11212025_Quality_Momentum_RoomToRun_10%11212025CWCurtiss-WrightQualityQ | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and Upside
Buying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run
-0.4%-0.4%-0.4%
WSC_4302025_Dip_Buyer_High_CFO_Margins_ExInd_DE04302025WSCWillScotDip BuyDB | CFO/Rev | Low D/EDip Buy with High Cash Flow Margins
Buying dips for companies with significant cash flows from operations and reasonable debt / market cap
-11.3%-23.0%-40.0%
WSC_10312024_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield10312024WSCWillScotDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
-22.5%-33.9%-37.5%
WSC_4302024_Dip_Buyer_FCFYield04302024WSCWillScotDip BuyDB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High Margin
Buying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin
6.0%-31.9%-39.7%

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Financials

WSCMGRCURIHRICVCOSKYMedian
NameWillScot McGrath .United R.Herc Cavco In.Champion. 
Mkt Price19.16106.26792.54155.34599.1186.03130.80
Mkt Cap3.52.650.85.24.74.84.8
Rev LTM2,31893115,9863,8762,1442,6252,471
Op Inc LTM5492334,009462225268365
FCF LTM45259450-186180204192
FCF 3Y Avg4094446-206187202194
CFO LTM7822124,9821,101210248515
CFO 3Y Avg7092354,8121,125210251480

Growth & Margins

WSCMGRCURIHRICVCOSKYMedian
NameWillScot McGrath .United R.Herc Cavco In.Champion. 
Rev Chg LTM-3.6%4.8%6.7%12.4%15.8%12.1%9.4%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg6.8%20.7%13.2%15.6%1.2%1.0%10.0%
Rev Chg Q-5.8%-3.9%5.9%35.2%9.7%11.0%7.8%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-1.5%-1.1%1.5%9.6%2.3%2.6%1.9%
Op Mgn LTM23.7%25.0%25.1%11.9%10.5%10.2%17.8%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg25.5%24.9%26.5%17.7%10.5%10.8%21.3%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-0.7%-0.6%-0.4%-1.8%0.4%0.0%-0.5%
CFO/Rev LTM33.7%22.7%31.2%28.4%9.8%9.4%25.6%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg30.1%26.9%32.2%32.1%10.7%11.0%28.5%
FCF/Rev LTM19.5%6.3%2.8%-4.8%8.4%7.8%7.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg17.4%0.0%2.9%-6.1%9.5%8.8%5.9%

Valuation

WSCMGRCURIHRICVCOSKYMedian
NameWillScot McGrath .United R.Herc Cavco In.Champion. 
Mkt Cap3.52.650.85.24.74.84.8
P/S1.73.13.81.02.11.61.9
P/EBIT7.212.515.013.418.714.614.0
P/E17.319.924.2-56.123.319.519.7
P/CFO4.913.612.33.521.817.413.0
Total Yield6.8%6.7%4.9%0.4%4.3%5.1%5.0%
Dividend Yield1.0%1.6%0.7%2.1%0.0%0.0%0.9%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg7.3%0.0%0.9%-6.0%6.1%4.7%2.8%
D/E1.00.20.22.50.00.00.2
Net D/E1.00.20.22.5-0.1-0.10.2

Returns

WSCMGRCURIHRICVCOSKYMedian
NameWillScot McGrath .United R.Herc Cavco In.Champion. 
1M Rtn18.2%9.1%-1.7%21.7%9.7%10.0%9.8%
3M Rtn-15.0%-12.5%-14.7%22.2%8.8%12.5%-1.9%
6M Rtn-25.7%-6.1%13.9%40.6%49.6%42.1%27.2%
12M Rtn-46.9%-8.8%5.4%-18.8%26.6%-14.8%-11.8%
3Y Rtn-57.5%15.0%131.5%30.0%162.3%62.0%46.0%
1M Excs Rtn17.5%8.4%-2.5%21.0%8.9%9.2%9.1%
3M Excs Rtn-16.6%-14.9%-17.1%20.3%4.9%11.4%-5.0%
6M Excs Rtn-38.0%-18.5%1.5%28.2%37.2%29.7%14.8%
12M Excs Rtn-55.9%-20.0%-8.4%-34.6%12.5%-29.4%-24.7%
3Y Excs Rtn-126.9%-52.3%58.6%-44.6%75.4%-9.5%-27.0%

Financials

Segment Financials

Revenue by Segment

$ Mil20242023202220212020
Modular space leasing revenue954    
Delivery and installation revenue437    
Portable storage leasing revenue397    
Value-added products and services (VAPS) and third party leasing revenues392    
Other leasing-related revenue91    
New unit sales revenue48    
Rental unit sales revenue46    
Modular 1,3421,1641,0511,064
Storage 801509222 
Tank and Pump Solutions (Tank and Pump)   48 
United Kingdom Storage Solutions (UK Storage)   46 
Total2,3652,1431,6731,3681,064


Price Behavior

Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date11282025
Short Interest: Shares Quantity21,168,210
Short Interest: % Change Since 111520258.7%
Average Daily Volume5,327,465
Days-to-Cover Short Interest3.97
Basic Shares Quantity182,772,186
Short % of Basic Shares11.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
11/6/2025-6.5%-11.8%6.9%
7/31/2025-13.7%-15.9%-17.4%
5/1/20256.5%8.1%4.3%
2/20/2025-8.8%-15.0%-22.9%
10/30/2024-14.8%2.4%-1.6%
8/1/2024-10.8%-14.7%-3.2%
5/2/2024-0.7%7.9%4.7%
2/20/2024-3.1%-5.8%-6.8%
...
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive8811
# Negative12129
Median Positive5.4%9.3%6.9%
Median Negative-7.6%-9.4%-10.6%
Max Positive9.2%12.8%16.8%
Max Negative-14.8%-16.5%-40.1%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
93020251106202510-Q 9/30/2025
6302025731202510-Q 6/30/2025
3312025501202510-Q 3/31/2025
12312024220202510-K 12/31/2024
93020241030202410-Q 9/30/2024
6302024801202410-Q 6/30/2024
3312024502202410-Q 3/31/2024
12312023220202410-K 12/31/2023
93020231102202310-Q 9/30/2023
6302023803202310-Q 6/30/2023
3312023427202310-Q 3/31/2023
12312022222202310-K 12/31/2022
93020221103202210-Q 9/30/2022
6302022804202210-Q 6/30/2022
3312022428202210-Q 3/31/2022
12312021225202210-K 12/31/2021

Insider Activity

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 OwnerTitleFiling DateActionPriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
0Lopez Hezron T.EVP, CLO, CCO & ESG8202025Sell24.6322,000541,8601,330,956Form
1Zarcone Dominick P 6182025Buy26.1910,000261,876402,870Form
2Soultz Bradley LeeChief Executive Officer5072025Buy26.7910,000267,9003,451,007Form
3Boswell Timothy DPresident & COO3132025Buy29.145,000145,713995,395Form
4Soultz Bradley LeeChief Executive Officer3102025Buy28.7410,000287,4003,989,601Form