248.965 USD
-5.38 (-2.12%)
Overall WING gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WING against 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. WING scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WING is valued quite expensively, but it does show have an excellent growth rating. With these ratings, WING could be worth investigating further for growth and quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WING was profitable.
In the past year WING had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WING has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WING always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 24.17%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.99% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 21.53%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.48% 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 10.41%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.17% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 21.53% |
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)14.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)23.45%
1.3 Margins
WING has a Profit Margin of 25.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 96.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WING has grown nicely.
WING has a Operating Margin of 27.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 93.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WING has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WING (86.10%) is better than 96.99% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WING has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 27.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.51% | ||
| GM | 86.1% |
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y4.38%
PM growth 3Y4.75%
PM growth 5Y11.1%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
2. Health
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.
WING has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WING has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WING has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WING has an Altman-Z score of 3.80. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WING (3.80) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
WING has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WING would need 19.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WING has a Debt to FCF ratio of 19.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WING outperforms 48.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC7.97%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.05 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WING (4.05) is better than 95.49% of its industry peers.
WING has a Quick Ratio of 4.05. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WING has a better Quick ratio (4.05) than 95.49% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WING shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.03%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WING shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 38.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 15.56% in the past year. This is quite good.
WING shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%23.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
3.2 Future
WING is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.33% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WING will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
EPS Next 5Y21.33%
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y15.48%
Revenue Next 5Y16.08%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 62.55, WING can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WING is on the same level as its industry peers.
WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WING is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.88.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.15% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.01, WING is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WING indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WING is more expensive than 76.69% of the companies listed 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 | 110.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.09 |
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.
WING's earnings are expected to grow with 19.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)7.3
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WING has a yearly dividend return of 0.55%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, WING pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, WING's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WING is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.05%!
WING has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
WING has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
WING pays out 18.31% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WING's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.31%
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
NASDAQ:WING (12/23/2025, 2:23:06 PM)
248.965
-5.38 (-2.12%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners125.68%
Inst Owner Change7.19%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-4.52%
Market Cap6.92B
Revenue(TTM)682.98M
Net Income(TTM)174.26M
Analysts83.53
Price Target334.5 (34.36%)
Short Float %13.33%
Short Ratio4.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
DP18.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.12%
Min EPS beat(2)13.19%
Max EPS beat(2)15.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.77%
Min EPS beat(4)2.27%
Max EPS beat(4)15.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.2%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.23%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.32%
PT rev (1m)-11.4%
PT rev (3m)-19.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-3.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.45%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.55 | ||
| Fwd PE | 50.88 | ||
| P/S | 10.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 110.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 66.85 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 38.09 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY1.6%
EPS(NY)4.89
Fwd EY1.97%
FCF(TTM)2.25
FCFY0.9%
OCF(TTM)3.72
OCFY1.5%
SpS24.58
BVpS-25.28
TBVpS-29.31
PEG (NY)7.3
PEG (5Y)1.63
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.17% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 29.05% | ||
| ROIC | 21.53% | ||
| ROICexc | 34.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 47.27% | ||
| OM | 27.31% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.51% | ||
| GM | 86.1% | ||
| FCFM | 9.16% |
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)14.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)23.45%
ROICexc(3y)39.7%
ROICexc(5y)37%
ROICexgc(3y)90.29%
ROICexgc(5y)109.89%
ROCE(3y)30.29%
ROCE(5y)31.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.37%
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y4.38%
PM growth 3Y4.75%
PM growth 5Y11.1%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.32 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 166.85% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.04% | ||
| Profit Quality | 35.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.8 |
F-Score6
WACC7.97%
ROIC/WACC2.7
Cap/Depr(3y)264.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)245.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.24%
Profit Quality(3y)103.72%
Profit Quality(5y)123.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%23.86%
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
EPS Next 5Y21.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y15.48%
Revenue Next 5Y16.08%
EBIT growth 1Y20.86%
EBIT growth 3Y33.33%
EBIT growth 5Y31.17%
EBIT Next Year43.79%
EBIT Next 3Y26.19%
EBIT Next 5Y21.66%
FCF growth 1Y-14.97%
FCF growth 3Y71.75%
FCF growth 5Y45.71%
OCF growth 1Y-3.12%
OCF growth 3Y47.74%
OCF growth 5Y32.51%
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WING.
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How profitable is WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
WINGSTOP INC (WING) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
The financial health rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WINGSTOP INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is expected to grow by 8.57% in the next year.