World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WWE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US98156Q1085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
WWE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 72 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. WWE gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. WWE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. This makes WWE very considerable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WWE was profitable.
WWE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WWE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WWE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.22%, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 18.60%, WWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
WWE has a Return On Invested Capital of 15.06%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWE outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWE is below the industry average of 22.90%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of WWE (12.64%) is better than 90.79% of its industry peers.
WWE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WWE has a better Operating Margin (19.58%) than 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
WWE 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 WWE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WWE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.45 indicates that WWE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 10.45, WWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.68% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that WWE is not too dependend on debt financing.
WWE has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.43) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
WWE's Current ratio of 3.78 is amongst the best of the industry. WWE outperforms 81.58% of its industry peers.
WWE has a Quick Ratio of 3.76. This indicates that WWE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.76, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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
WWE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.97%.
Measured over the past years, WWE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average per year.
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
WWE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.93% yearly.
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
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 76.32% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WWE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say WWE is valued slightly more expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WWE.
67.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.76, WWE is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WWE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as 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 an expensive valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WWE 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
WWE has a yearly dividend return of 0.48%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.55, 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 2.37.
| 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
21.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WWE. This is a low number and 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%