WINGSTOP INC (WING) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:WING • US9741551033
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187.79 USD
+0.5 (+0.27%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WING had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WING's Return On Assets of 25.13% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 97.62% of its industry peers.
- WING's Return On Invested Capital of 23.15% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 93.65% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.60%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (25.01%) than 97.62% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WING has grown nicely.
- WING's Operating Margin of 27.58% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 93.65% of its industry peers.
- WING's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.22%, WING belongs to the best 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WING is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WING has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- WING has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WING has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WING has an Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is not the best score and indicates that WING is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.90, WING is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- WING has a debt to FCF ratio of 11.45. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WING would need 11.45 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WING has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WING outperforms 54.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 11.45 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC2.92
WACC7.92%
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 Current ratio of 3.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 93.65% of its industry peers.
- WING has a Quick Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WING (3.26) is better than 94.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.26 |
3. WING Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.57% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WING shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 42.68% on average per year.
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WING will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 14.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.9%
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
EPS Next 5Y22.03%
Revenue Next Year15.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.97%
Revenue Next 3Y16.31%
Revenue Next 5Y14.79%
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. WING Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.03 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WING.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WING.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. WING is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 39.37 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WING.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WING indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WING is more expensive than 60.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WING's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WING is more expensive than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- WING's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 48.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of WING may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WING's earnings are expected to grow with 23.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y21.94%
EPS Next 3Y23.81%
5. WING Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WING has a yearly dividend return of 0.44%, which is pretty low.
- The stock price of WING dropped by -27.55% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.12, WING has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.44, WING pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WING decreases each year by -26.93%.
- WING has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WING decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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
187.79
+0.5 (+0.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18 2026-02-18/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Inst Owners132.4%
Inst Owner Change0.64%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change10.48%
Market Cap5.16B
Revenue(TTM)696.85M
Net Income(TTM)174.27M
Analysts82.86
Price Target333.08 (77.37%)
Short Float %12%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.44% |
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
DP18.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
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)1.77%
PT rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.61%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 39.37 | ||
| P/S | 7.41 | ||
| P/FCF | 48.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.71 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.35 |
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY2.17%
EPS(NY)4.77
Fwd EY2.54%
FCF(TTM)3.84
FCFY2.05%
OCF(TTM)5.57
OCFY2.97%
SpS25.36
BVpS-26.81
TBVpS-31.05
PEG (NY)2.72
PEG (5Y)1.08
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 | 2.9 |
F-Score6
WACC7.92%
ROIC/WACC2.92
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 Year15.64%
Revenue Next 2Y15.97%
Revenue Next 3Y16.31%
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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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WINGSTOP INC (WING). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WING stock?
WINGSTOP INC (WING) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The financial health rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 6 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WING stock?
The dividend rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.58%.