Westwood Holdings: Profitability Improving But Stock Not Cheap

  • WHG reversed previous outflows with strong 1Q25 net inflows, but the sustainability of this trend is uncertain given mixed fund performance rankings. Profitability is improving due to operating leverage, but recent results were affected by seasonal costs, and revenue growth remains modest. The valuation is high at 23x EV/NOPAT, requiring substantial AUM growth to justify current pricing, which remains speculative.