Werner Enterprises, Inc.
WERNIndustrialsNASDAQTrucking · Last scanned Jun 3, 2026
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Daily timeframePart of the industrials sector, Werner Enterprises, Inc. (WERN) is listed under Trucking. Valued at $2.58B, WERN is a mid-cap name in its sector. The company operates a fleet of medium-to-long-haul vans that transport various consumer nondurable products and other commodities in truckload quantities using dry van trailers; the expedited fleet, which provides time-sensitive truckload services using driver teams; a regional short-haul fleet for truckload van service; and temperature-controlled fleet, which offers truckload services for temperature-sensitive products using temperature-controlled trailers to retail distribution center or manufacturing facility, utilizing either dry van or specialized trailers.
Market Cap
$2.58B
Beta
1.24
P/E (TTM)
—
P/E (Fwd)
22.18
EPS (TTM)
$-0.15
EPS (Fwd)
$1.94
ROE
-1.2%
ROA
1.6%
Cash
$61.5M
Total Debt
$1.04B
Free CF
-$13.7M
52W Change
59.1%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Werner Enterprises, Inc. carries $1.04B in total debt against $61.5M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 16.9x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$13.7M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at -1.2%, which is negative for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 1.6% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $2.73B (2021) to $2.97B (2025).
The debt-to-cash ratio suggests meaningful leverage on the balance sheet, a factor worth monitoring if credit conditions tighten. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing WERN's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.