WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WING - US9741551033 - Common Stock
248.845 USD
-4 (-1.58%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WING. WING was compared to 132 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 shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. These ratings could make WING a good candidate for growth and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WING had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WING had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 has a better Return On Assets (24.22%) than 97.73% of its industry peers.
WING has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 92.42% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.76%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.22% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 20.28% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 25.61%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WING has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.01%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WING has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WING (85.83%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
WING's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.61% | ||
| GM | 85.83% |
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.
WING has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WING has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.83 indicates that WING is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WING has a Altman-Z score of 3.83. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 84.09% of its industry peers.
WING has a debt to FCF ratio of 21.64. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WING would need 21.64 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WING's Debt to FCF ratio of 21.64 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WING outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
ROIC/WACC2.57
WACC7.9%
2.3 Liquidity
WING has a Current Ratio of 4.37. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.37, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.45% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 4.37 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WING has a Quick ratio of 4.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 96.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.03% 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 38.27% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WING shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.03%.
Measured over the past years, WING shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.66% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%23.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.03%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.48% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
EPS Next 5Y23.48%
Revenue Next Year15.34%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y17.66%
Revenue Next 5Y17.18%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 62.52, the valuation of WING can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WING indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WING is more expensive than 61.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.13. WING is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 48.40, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WING.
62.12% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WING, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.35, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 79.55% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WING indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WING is more expensive than 61.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 124.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 40.69 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WING's earnings are expected to grow with 22.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
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 4.14, WING pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, 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
18.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WING. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WING is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.32%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
NASDAQ:WING (11/6/2025, 9:59:09 AM)
248.845
-4 (-1.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.59%
Inst Owner Change-1.37%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-3.12%
Market Cap6.95B
Revenue(TTM)625.81M
Net Income(TTM)171.51M
Analysts82.29
Price Target377.56 (51.72%)
Short Float %12.78%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.55% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
DP18.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.88%
Min EPS beat(2)12.57%
Max EPS beat(2)13.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(4)13.19%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.15%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.79%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.51%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.96%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)-9.47%
PT rev (3m)4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 62.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 48.4 | ||
| P/S | 10.37 | ||
| P/FCF | 124.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 63.95 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 40.69 |
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY1.6%
EPS(NY)5.14
Fwd EY2.07%
FCF(TTM)2
FCFY0.8%
OCF(TTM)3.89
OCFY1.56%
SpS23.99
BVpS-24.57
TBVpS-28.58
PEG (NY)7.23
PEG (5Y)1.63
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.22% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 27.36% | ||
| ROIC | 20.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.51% | ||
| OM | 26.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.61% | ||
| GM | 85.83% | ||
| FCFM | 8.33% |
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 | 21.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 226.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 32.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.83 |
F-Score6
WACC7.9%
ROIC/WACC2.57
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 Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
EPS Next 5Y23.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.03%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
Revenue Next Year15.34%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y17.66%
Revenue Next 5Y17.18%
EBIT growth 1Y19.51%
EBIT growth 3Y33.33%
EBIT growth 5Y31.17%
EBIT Next Year45.86%
EBIT Next 3Y29.14%
EBIT Next 5Y23.4%
FCF growth 1Y-16.11%
FCF growth 3Y71.75%
FCF growth 5Y45.71%
OCF growth 1Y14.67%
OCF growth 3Y47.74%
OCF growth 5Y32.51%
WINGSTOP INC / WING FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WING.
What is the valuation status of WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WINGSTOP INC (WING). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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 8.65% in the next year.