WINGSTOP INC (WING) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WING • US9741551033
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179.05 USD
+10.52 (+6.24%)
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This WING fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WING Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WING had positive earnings in the past year.
- WING had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WING had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WING always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WING (25.13%) is better than 97.62% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 23.15%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.56%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.13% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 23.15% |
ROA(3y)19.63%
ROA(5y)17.7%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.65%
ROIC(5y)22.96%
1.3 Margins
- WING's Profit Margin of 25.01% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
- WING's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 27.58%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- WING's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 86.22%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- WING's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.01% | ||
| GM | 86.22% |
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y19.11%
PM growth 5Y21.71%
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y1.63%
2. WING Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WING has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WING has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WING has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WING is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.68 indicates that WING is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WING's Altman-Z score of 2.68 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WING outperforms 70.63% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WING is 11.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take WING, 11.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 11.45, WING is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
ROIC/WACC2.97
WACC7.8%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 3.26 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- WING has a better Current ratio (3.26) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.26 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- WING has a better Quick ratio (3.26) than 95.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 |
3. WING Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WING shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.57%, which is quite good.
- WING shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 42.68% yearly.
- WING shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.35%.
- WING shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.57%
EPS 3Y30.4%
EPS 5Y42.68%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.35%
Revenue growth 3Y24.92%
Revenue growth 5Y22.87%
Sales Q2Q%8.57%
3.2 Future
- WING is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 22.03% yearly.
- WING is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y16.9%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
EPS Next 5Y22.03%
Revenue Next Year15.05%
Revenue Next 2Y15.56%
Revenue Next 3Y15.93%
Revenue Next 5Y14.79%
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WING Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 43.88, the valuation of WING can be described as expensive.
- WING's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.91, WING is valued quite expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.54, the valuation of WING can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WING is on the same level as its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.68, WING is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WING is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WING does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- WING has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WING's earnings are expected to grow with 23.81% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)1.03
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
5. WING Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.78%, WING is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- In the last 3 months the price of WING has falen by -34.65%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
- WING's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.14.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WING's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WING decreases each year by -26.93%.
- WING has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WING decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- 18.58% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WING. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.58%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
WING Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
179.05
+10.52 (+6.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29/bmo
Inst Owners132.4%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change10.48%
Market Cap4.92B
Revenue(TTM)696.85M
Net Income(TTM)174.27M
Analysts83.24
Price Target329.28 (83.9%)
Short Float %12.85%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.78% |
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
DP18.58%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date03-06 2026-03-06 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.13%
Min EPS beat(2)15.05%
Max EPS beat(2)17.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.5%
Min EPS beat(4)12.57%
Max EPS beat(4)17.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.08%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.92%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.97%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-1.14%
PT rev (3m)-1.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.98%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 43.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.54 | ||
| P/S | 7.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 46.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.15 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.98 |
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY2.28%
EPS(NY)4.77
Fwd EY2.66%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.15%
OCF(TTM)5.57
OCFY3.11%
SpS25.36
BVpS-26.81
TBVpS-31.05
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)1.03
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 25.13% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 31.43% | ||
| ROIC | 23.15% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.12% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.46% | ||
| OM | 27.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.01% | ||
| GM | 86.22% | ||
| FCFM | 15.16% |
ROA(3y)19.63%
ROA(5y)17.7%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.65%
ROIC(5y)22.96%
ROICexc(3y)37.81%
ROICexc(5y)36.93%
ROICexgc(3y)71.24%
ROICexgc(5y)83.71%
ROCE(3y)32.11%
ROCE(5y)31.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-21.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.5%
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y19.11%
PM growth 5Y21.71%
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y1.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.45 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 189.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.81% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.68 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.61% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.68 |
F-Score6
WACC7.8%
ROIC/WACC2.97
Cap/Depr(3y)254.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)267.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.12%
Profit Quality(3y)90.97%
Profit Quality(5y)84.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.57%
EPS 3Y30.4%
EPS 5Y42.68%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y16.9%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
EPS Next 5Y22.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.35%
Revenue growth 3Y24.92%
Revenue growth 5Y22.87%
Sales Q2Q%8.57%
Revenue Next Year15.05%
Revenue Next 2Y15.56%
Revenue Next 3Y15.93%
Revenue Next 5Y14.79%
EBIT growth 1Y15.34%
EBIT growth 3Y26.92%
EBIT growth 5Y28.76%
EBIT Next Year51.8%
EBIT Next 3Y29.21%
EBIT Next 5Y22.57%
FCF growth 1Y-0.05%
FCF growth 3Y26.4%
FCF growth 5Y12.17%
OCF growth 1Y-2.88%
OCF growth 3Y26.15%
OCF growth 5Y18.49%
WINGSTOP INC / WING Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WING.
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WINGSTOP INC (WING) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is WINGSTOP INC?
The financial health rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 6 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is expected to grow by 16.9% in the next year.