WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WHR - US9633201069 - Common Stock
82.85 USD
+1.48 (+1.82%)
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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. WHR also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WHR was profitable.
In the past year WHR had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years WHR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
WHR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WHR (-1.08%) is worse than 70.00% of its industry peers.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of WHR (6.45%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WHR is in line with the industry average of 9.69%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of WHR (5.36%) is worse than 61.67% of its industry peers.
WHR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WHR (15.95%) is worse than 85.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WHR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WHR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
WHR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WHR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 worse Altman-Z score (1.31) than 81.67% of its industry peers.
WHR has a debt to FCF ratio of 120.48. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WHR would need 120.48 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 120.48, WHR is not doing good in the industry: 68.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.06 is on the high side and indicates that WHR has dependencies on debt financing.
WHR's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.06 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 95.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 120.48 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.31 |
ROIC/WACC0.74
WACC8.77%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WHR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.86, WHR is doing worse than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, WHR is doing worse than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WHR have decreased strongly by -15.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WHR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.33% on average per year.
WHR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.37%.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WHR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.54.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WHR is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.00, WHR is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.43 indicates a reasonable valuation of WHR.
WHR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHR is cheaper than 68.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WHR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.70), we can say WHR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WHR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WHR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 65.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 73.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.99%, WHR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.23, WHR pays a better dividend. On top of this WHR pays more dividend than 95.00% 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 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WHR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.77%!
WHR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WHR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
WHR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
WHR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-188.52%
EPS Next 2Y-22.81%
EPS Next 3Y-5.51%
NYSE:WHR (1/9/2026, 1:47:51 PM)
82.85
+1.48 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners103.05%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.74%
Ins Owner Change1.47%
Market Cap4.65B
Revenue(TTM)15.56B
Net Income(TTM)-183.00M
Analysts52.22
Price Target82.86 (0.01%)
Short Float %15.13%
Short Ratio5.95
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.99% |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 73.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.95 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)9.7
EY11.71%
EPS(NY)7.25
Fwd EY8.75%
FCF(TTM)1.12
FCFY1.35%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY9.42%
SpS277.17
BVpS42.4
TBVpS-64.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number96.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACC0.74
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%.