WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:W - US94419L1017 - Common Stock
100.26 USD
-1.34 (-1.32%)
W gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. W has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. W is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year W was profitable.
In the past year W had a positive cash flow from operations.
W had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
W had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
W has a Return On Assets of -10.43%. This is in the lower half of the industry: W underperforms 73.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.43% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-24.22%
ROA(5y)-14.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of W (30.19%) is worse than 68.29% of its industry peers.
W's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
W does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.19% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y5.09%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
W does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
W has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for W has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, W has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.88 indicates that W is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.88, W is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
W has a debt to FCF ratio of 10.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as W would need 10.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
W's Debt to FCF ratio of 10.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. W outperforms 55.28% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.87%
2.3 Liquidity
W has a Current Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that W is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.74, W is not doing good in the industry: 88.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
W has a Quick Ratio of 0.74. This is a bad value and indicates that W is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.71, W is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
W shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 446.15%, which is quite impressive.
W shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -61.54% yearly.
Looking at the last year, W shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.35% in the last year.
W shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)446.15%
EPS 3Y-61.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.08%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, W will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 118.72% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.32% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1814.56%
EPS Next 2Y392.6%
EPS Next 3Y217.31%
EPS Next 5Y118.72%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.3%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 70.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of W.
W's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of W to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.50), we can say W is valued expensively.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.43, W can be considered very expensive at the moment.
W's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, W is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 70.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of W indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: W is more expensive than 69.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
W's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 45.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 W's earnings are expected to grow with 217.31% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y392.6%
EPS Next 3Y217.31%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
W does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
NYSE:W (12/24/2025, 11:01:59 AM)
100.26
-1.34 (-1.32%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.09%
Inst Owner Change0.67%
Ins Owners4.31%
Ins Owner Change2.24%
Market Cap13.07B
Revenue(TTM)12.24B
Net Income(TTM)-325.00M
Analysts77.14
Price Target112.45 (12.16%)
Short Float %16.23%
Short Ratio4.37
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)108.03%
Min EPS beat(2)58.47%
Max EPS beat(2)157.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-284.68%
Min EPS beat(4)-1499.86%
Max EPS beat(4)157.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-126.38%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-64.86%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-51.77%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.33%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.68%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.37%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)31.11%
PT rev (3m)40.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)61.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)26.81%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 70.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 34.43 | ||
| P/S | 1.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 45.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 26.45 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 55.31 |
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY1.42%
EPS(NY)2.91
Fwd EY2.9%
FCF(TTM)2.19
FCFY2.19%
OCF(TTM)3.79
OCFY3.78%
SpS93.92
BVpS-21.24
TBVpS-21.24
PEG (NY)0.04
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -10.43% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.19% | ||
| FCFM | 2.34% |
ROA(3y)-24.22%
ROA(5y)-14.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y5.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover3.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 10.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 11.07 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 64.2% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 185.71% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.88 |
F-Score5
WACC8.87%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)89.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)446.15%
EPS 3Y-61.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
EPS Next Y1814.56%
EPS Next 2Y392.6%
EPS Next 3Y217.31%
EPS Next 5Y118.72%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.35%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.08%
Revenue Next Year5.3%
Revenue Next 2Y5.3%
Revenue Next 3Y5.46%
Revenue Next 5Y5.32%
EBIT growth 1Y86.67%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1504.3%
EBIT Next 3Y178.31%
EBIT Next 5Y94.73%
FCF growth 1Y444.58%
FCF growth 3Y-13.89%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y70.93%
OCF growth 3Y-8.22%
OCF growth 5YN/A
WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A / W FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to W.
Can you provide the valuation status for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of W stock?
WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) is expected to grow by 1814.56% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for W stock?
The dividend rating of WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.