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WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WHR - US9633201069 - Common Stock

83.45 USD
+2.08 (+2.56%)
Last: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
84 USD
+0.55 (+0.66%)
After Hours: 1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WHR. WHR was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. WHR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. WHR is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally WHR also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WHR had positive earnings in the past year.
WHR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WHR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WHR had a positive operating cash flow.
WHR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWHR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -1.08%, WHR is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WHR's Return On Equity of -7.69% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 70.00% of its industry peers.
WHR has a Return On Invested Capital (6.45%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WHR is in line with the industry average of 9.73%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.08%
ROE -7.69%
ROIC 6.45%
ROA(3y)-2.69%
ROA(5y)1.2%
ROE(3y)-18.9%
ROE(5y)1.58%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)11.76%
WHR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWHR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 5.36%, WHR is not doing good in the industry: 61.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHR has declined.
WHR's Gross Margin of 15.95% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 85.00% of its industry peers.
WHR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 5.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.95%
OM growth 3Y-19.61%
OM growth 5Y-3.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.15%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
WHR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWHR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 10 15 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WHR is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WHR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WHR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WHR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WHR Yearly Shares OutstandingWHR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WHR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWHR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B 20B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.31, we must say that WHR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WHR has a Altman-Z score of 1.31. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WHR underperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WHR is 120.48, which is on the high side as it means it would take WHR, 120.48 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WHR's Debt to FCF ratio of 120.48 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 68.33% of its industry peers.
WHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.06. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WHR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.06. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WHR underperforms 95.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.06
Debt/FCF 120.48
Altman-Z 1.31
ROIC/WACC0.73
WACC8.82%
WHR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWHR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

WHR has a Current Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that WHR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WHR has a worse Current ratio (0.86) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
WHR has a Quick Ratio of 0.86. This is a bad value and indicates that WHR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WHR's Quick ratio of 0.47 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.47
WHR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWHR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WHR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -15.28%.
WHR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.33% yearly.
The Revenue for WHR has decreased by -11.37% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.28%
EPS 3Y-23%
EPS 5Y-5.33%
EPS Q2Q%-39.07%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.05%
Sales Q2Q%1%

3.2 Future

WHR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.35% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WHR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-44.26%
EPS Next 2Y-22.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year-6.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
WHR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWHR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5B 10B 15B 20B
WHR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWHR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 5 10 15 20 25

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.60, the valuation of WHR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WHR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. WHR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.51, the valuation of WHR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WHR is valued a bit cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WHR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 11.51
WHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWHR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WHR is on the same level as its industry peers.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WHR is valued a bit more expensive than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 74.38
EV/EBITDA 8.78
WHR Per share dataWHR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as WHR's earnings are expected to decrease with -5.51% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-22.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.42%, WHR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, WHR pays a better dividend. On top of this WHR pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WHR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WHR grows each year by 7.77%, which is quite nice.
WHR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WHR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
WHR Yearly Dividends per shareWHR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of WHR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WHR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
The dividend of WHR is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-188.52%
EPS Next 2Y-22.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
WHR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWHR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B

WHIRLPOOL CORP

NYSE:WHR (1/9/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 84 +0.55 (+0.66%)

83.45

+2.08 (+2.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)10-27 2025-10-27/amc
Earnings (Next)02-02 2026-02-02/amc
Inst Owners103.05%
Inst Owner Change0.12%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change1.47%
Market Cap4.69B
Revenue(TTM)15.56B
Net Income(TTM)-183.00M
Analysts52.22
Price Target82.86 (-0.71%)
Short Float %15.13%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%
Yearly Dividend6.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
DP-188.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)11.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.75%
Max EPS beat(2)47.02%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)6.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.75%
Max EPS beat(4)47.02%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)5.47%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)9.62%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)7.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.03%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.19%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.99%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.12%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-10.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.13%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.2%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.21%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.6
Fwd PE 11.51
P/S 0.3
P/FCF 74.38
P/OCF 10.7
P/B 1.97
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 8.78
EPS(TTM)9.7
EY11.62%
EPS(NY)7.25
Fwd EY8.69%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY1.34%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY9.35%
SpS277.17
BVpS42.4
TBVpS-64.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number96.2
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.08%
ROE -7.69%
ROCE 8.24%
ROIC 6.45%
ROICexc 7.03%
ROICexgc 16.89%
OM 5.36%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 15.95%
FCFM 0.4%
ROA(3y)-2.69%
ROA(5y)1.2%
ROE(3y)-18.9%
ROE(5y)1.58%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)11.76%
ROICexc(3y)11.16%
ROICexc(5y)14.85%
ROICexgc(3y)43.05%
ROICexgc(5y)42.5%
ROCE(3y)10.83%
ROCE(5y)13.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.09%
ROICexgc growth 5Y11.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.94%
OM growth 3Y-19.61%
OM growth 5Y-3.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.15%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.06
Debt/FCF 120.48
Debt/EBITDA 6.26
Cap/Depr 113.64%
Cap/Sales 2.41%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 37.63%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.86
Quick Ratio 0.47
Altman-Z 1.31
F-Score4
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACC0.73
Cap/Depr(3y)135.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-15.28%
EPS 3Y-23%
EPS 5Y-5.33%
EPS Q2Q%-39.07%
EPS Next Y-44.26%
EPS Next 2Y-22.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.37%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.05%
Sales Q2Q%1%
Revenue Next Year-6.16%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.46%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.61%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.79%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.5%
EBIT Next Year16.72%
EBIT Next 3Y12.96%
EBIT Next 5Y16.35%
FCF growth 1Y-33.68%
FCF growth 3Y-38.45%
FCF growth 5Y-11.22%
OCF growth 1Y-34.53%
OCF growth 3Y-27.3%
OCF growth 5Y-7.43%

WHIRLPOOL CORP / WHR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WHR.


What is the valuation status for WHR stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) stock?

WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WHIRLPOOL CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) is expected to decline by -44.26% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) stock?

The dividend rating of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -188.52%.