Whitehaven Coal (WHC) Stock Price, Fundamentals & Analysis

What WHC does

Whitehaven Coal (WHC) is a stock listed on the ASX in the Energy sector, specifically in the Thermal Coal industry. The company develops and operates coal mines in Queensland and New South Wales, producing both metallurgical and thermal coal from open-cut and underground operations in the Gunnedah Coal Basin. Whitehaven Coal sells its output to customers in Japan, China, Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, India, Europe, and other international markets. Founded in 1999 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia, the company employs 6,317 people.

Key numbers explained

• The current price is 7.37 AUD, down 2.26% today. The 52-week range is 6.33 – 9.9, and the price is up 12.2% over the past year.
• The trailing P/E ratio of 15.4 divides the current share price by the last 12 months of earnings per share (0.48 AUD). A lower forward P/E ratio of 13.4 uses expected future earnings and can suggest a more attractive valuation if those estimates hold.
• The dividend yield is 1.63%, meaning the annual dividend represents about 1.63% of the current price. The ex-dividend date is 2 Sept. 2026, and the company pays out 21% of earnings as dividends.
• Market capitalisation of 6.06 mld. AUD reflects the total value of all outstanding shares. The price-to-book ratio of 1.02 compares the share price to the company's book value per share.
• Revenue over the trailing 12 months is 5.4 mld. AUD, growing 21.6% year over year. The profit margin is 7.1% and the operating margin is 13.8%.
• The debt-to-equity ratio of 39.3% indicates the proportion of debt relative to shareholders' equity. A beta of -0.3 suggests the share price has moved inversely to the broader market.
• The return on equity is 6.6%, showing how effectively the company generates profit from shareholders' capital.

What to watch

Investors tracking WHC alongside peers such as Yancoal Australia (YAL), Santos (STO), and Viva Energy (VEA) may monitor commodity price cycles, export demand from key markets like Japan and China, and production costs in the Gunnedah Coal Basin. Regulatory developments in Australia and importing countries can affect operations and margins. The upcoming earnings report on 19 Aug. 2026 will provide a fresh look at results. As a member of the ASX 200, WHC's movements can also reflect broader energy-sector sentiment.