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CHEWY INC - CLASS A (CHWY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:CHWY - US16679L1098 - Common Stock

38.2 USD
+0.02 (+0.05%)
Last: 9/17/2025, 6:54:43 PM
38.29 USD
+0.09 (+0.24%)
After Hours: 9/17/2025, 6:54:43 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

CHWY gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CHWY get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. CHWY is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CHWY was profitable.
CHWY had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CHWY reported negative net income in multiple years.
CHWY had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
CHWY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHWY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CHWY's Return On Assets of 4.85% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHWY outperforms 67.77% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CHWY (38.76%) is better than 91.74% of its industry peers.
CHWY has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.41%) than 83.47% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.85%
ROE 38.76%
ROIC 14.41%
ROA(3y)5.41%
ROA(5y)1.48%
ROE(3y)60.29%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHWY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHWY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1K 2K 3K 4K

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of CHWY (1.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.32%, CHWY is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.28% of the companies in the same industry.
The Gross Margin of CHWY (29.45%) is worse than 66.12% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHWY has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 1.32%
PM (TTM) 1.22%
GM 29.45%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.07%
GM growth 5Y4.37%
CHWY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHWY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so CHWY is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for CHWY has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, CHWY has more shares outstanding
CHWY has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
CHWY Yearly Shares OutstandingCHWY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CHWY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHWY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.80 indicates that CHWY is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 6.80, CHWY belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
There is no outstanding debt for CHWY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.8
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC9.6%
CHWY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHWY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

2.3 Liquidity

CHWY has a Current Ratio of 0.81. This is a bad value and indicates that CHWY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.81, CHWY is not doing good in the industry: 84.30% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that CHWY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHWY has a Quick ratio of 0.41. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: CHWY outperforms 40.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.41
CHWY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHWY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHWY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 56.52%, which is quite impressive.
CHWY shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.04%.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%180%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.04%
Revenue growth 3Y10.08%
Revenue growth 5Y19.6%
Sales Q2Q%8.59%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 54.03% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.33% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y113.53%
EPS Next 2Y77.1%
EPS Next 3Y93.74%
EPS Next 5Y54.03%
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.57%
Revenue Next 5Y8.33%

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
CHWY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHWY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
CHWY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHWY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 106.11 indicates a quite expensive valuation of CHWY.
CHWY's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
CHWY is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 46.84, CHWY can be considered very expensive at the moment.
CHWY's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
CHWY's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.70.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 106.11
Fwd PE 46.84
CHWY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHWY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

66.12% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than CHWY, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, CHWY is valued a bit cheaper than 63.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.23
EV/EBITDA 53.93
CHWY Per share dataCHWY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

CHWY's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as CHWY's earnings are expected to grow with 93.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y77.1%
EPS Next 3Y93.74%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CHWY does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHEWY INC - CLASS A

NYSE:CHWY (9/17/2025, 6:54:43 PM)

After market: 38.29 +0.09 (+0.24%)

38.2

+0.02 (+0.05%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)09-10 2025-09-10/bmo
Earnings (Next)12-02 2025-12-02/amc
Inst Owners81.39%
Inst Owner Change2.09%
Ins Owners2.17%
Ins Owner Change97.12%
Market Cap15.85B
Analysts78.38
Price Target44.81 (17.3%)
Short Float %7.51%
Short Ratio2.28
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-19.01%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.12%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.85%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.16%
Max EPS beat(4)-3.12%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)74.65%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)102.36%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)83.37%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.2%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.86%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.26%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.29%
PT rev (1m)-1.42%
PT rev (3m)10.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.62%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.26%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.15%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.71%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 106.11
Fwd PE 46.84
P/S 1.28
P/FCF 34.23
P/OCF 25.92
P/B 40.64
P/tB 45.21
EV/EBITDA 53.93
EPS(TTM)0.36
EY0.94%
EPS(NY)0.82
Fwd EY2.13%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY2.92%
OCF(TTM)1.47
OCFY3.86%
SpS29.76
BVpS0.94
TBVpS0.84
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.85%
ROE 38.76%
ROCE 17.56%
ROIC 14.41%
ROICexc 39.96%
ROICexgc 45.3%
OM 1.32%
PM (TTM) 1.22%
GM 29.45%
FCFM 3.75%
ROA(3y)5.41%
ROA(5y)1.48%
ROE(3y)60.29%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.07%
GM growth 5Y4.37%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover3.96
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 123.38%
Cap/Sales 1.2%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 216.21%
Profit Quality 306.35%
Current Ratio 0.81
Quick Ratio 0.41
Altman-Z 6.8
F-Score7
WACC9.6%
ROIC/WACC1.5
Cap/Depr(3y)177.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)250.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)408.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)56.52%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%180%
EPS Next Y113.53%
EPS Next 2Y77.1%
EPS Next 3Y93.74%
EPS Next 5Y54.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.04%
Revenue growth 3Y10.08%
Revenue growth 5Y19.6%
Sales Q2Q%8.59%
Revenue Next Year6.92%
Revenue Next 2Y7.01%
Revenue Next 3Y7.57%
Revenue Next 5Y8.33%
EBIT growth 1Y142.91%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year435.2%
EBIT Next 3Y102.57%
EBIT Next 5Y60.01%
FCF growth 1Y36.25%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y16.41%
OCF growth 3Y45.98%
OCF growth 5Y66.5%