World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WWE - US98156Q1085 - Common Stock
100.65 USD
+2.6 (+2.65%)
100.65 USD
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Taking everything into account, WWE scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWE was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. WWE scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WWE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings could make WWE a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WWE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WWE had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WWE has been profitable.
WWE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 11.22%, WWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.05% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WWE (18.60%) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
WWE has a better Return On Invested Capital (15.06%) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WWE is significantly above the industry average of 9.25%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.22% | ||
| ROE | 18.6% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% |
ROA(3y)13.11%
ROA(5y)12.26%
ROE(3y)39.69%
ROE(5y)35.71%
ROIC(3y)18.26%
ROIC(5y)16.38%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.64%, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WWE has grown nicely.
WWE's Operating Margin of 19.58% is amongst the best of the industry. WWE outperforms 90.79% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y21.29%
OM growth 5Y18.38%
PM growth 3Y23.56%
PM growth 5Y30.06%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WWE is creating value.
WWE has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WWE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WWE has an Altman-Z score of 10.45. This indicates that WWE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
WWE has a Altman-Z score of 10.45. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWE outperforms 98.68% of its industry peers.
WWE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.58. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WWE would need 7.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.58, WWE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.63% of the companies in the same industry.
WWE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WWE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.78 indicates that WWE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WWE (3.78) is better than 81.58% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.76 indicates that WWE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WWE (3.76) is better than 81.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.00% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 32.48% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, WWE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.97% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y44.42%
EPS 5Y32.48%
EPS Q2Q%54.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.97%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%25.06%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.93% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.85%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.93%
Revenue Next Year4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y9.6%
Revenue Next 5Y7.73%
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 Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WWE is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.01.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WWE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WWE is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 31.63, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.70. WWE is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WWE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
71.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 158.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WWE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WWE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWE's earnings are expected to grow with 20.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)21.04
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.48%, WWE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.26, WWE pays a better dividend. On top of this WWE pays more dividend than 86.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.48, WWE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WWE decreases each year by -0.11%.
WWE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WWE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
WWE pays out 21.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.61%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
100.65
+2.6 (+2.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.37B
Analysts78.57
Price Target115.83 (15.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.11%
DP21.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.42%
Max EPS beat(2)16.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.69%
Max EPS beat(4)28.23%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.01%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.63 | ||
| P/S | 6.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 158.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.84 | ||
| P/B | 9.21 | ||
| P/tB | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY3.16%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY0.63%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY3.14%
SpS16.09
BVpS10.93
TBVpS10.8
PEG (NY)21.04
PEG (5Y)1.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.22% | ||
| ROE | 18.6% | ||
| ROCE | 20% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.39% | ||
| OM | 19.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)13.11%
ROA(5y)12.26%
ROE(3y)39.69%
ROE(5y)35.71%
ROIC(3y)18.26%
ROIC(5y)16.38%
ROICexc(3y)35.61%
ROICexc(5y)34.79%
ROICexgc(3y)36.7%
ROICexgc(5y)37.05%
ROCE(3y)30.05%
ROCE(5y)28.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y28.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.36%
OM growth 3Y21.29%
OM growth 5Y18.38%
PM growth 3Y23.56%
PM growth 5Y30.06%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 248.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.45 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)96.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.51%
Profit Quality(3y)122.33%
Profit Quality(5y)118.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y44.42%
EPS 5Y32.48%
EPS Q2Q%54.24%
EPS Next Y1.85%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.97%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%25.06%
Revenue Next Year4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y9.6%
Revenue Next 5Y7.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.68%
EBIT growth 3Y33.88%
EBIT growth 5Y30.25%
EBIT Next Year35.87%
EBIT Next 3Y26.93%
EBIT Next 5Y18.62%
FCF growth 1Y-77.46%
FCF growth 3Y33.71%
FCF growth 5Y11.83%
OCF growth 1Y1.63%
OCF growth 3Y38.83%
OCF growth 5Y27.51%