WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:WWW - US9780971035 - Common Stock
15.03 USD
+0.3 (+2.04%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WWW. WWW was compared to 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WWW while its profitability can be described as average. WWW scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WWW had positive earnings in the past year.
WWW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WWW reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years WWW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WWW's Return On Assets of 4.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
WWW has a better Return On Equity (22.56%) than 77.08% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WWW (8.97%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWW is significantly below the industry average of 12.21%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (8.97%) for WWW is above the 3 year average (4.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.98% | ||
| ROE | 22.56% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% |
ROA(3y)-2.24%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-19.36%
ROE(5y)-14.37%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.59%, WWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WWW has declined.
The Operating Margin of WWW (7.55%) is better than 64.58% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWW has declined.
WWW has a Gross Margin of 46.43%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWW outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
WWW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.59% | ||
| GM | 46.43% |
OM growth 3Y-3.46%
OM growth 5Y-5.06%
PM growth 3Y-1.91%
PM growth 5Y-13.78%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WWW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
WWW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WWW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WWW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that WWW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.76, WWW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WWW is 12.46, which is on the high side as it means it would take WWW, 12.46 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WWW's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.46 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80 is on the high side and indicates that WWW has dependencies on debt financing.
WWW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.80. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WWW underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
ROIC/WACC0.89
WACC10.11%
2.3 Liquidity
WWW has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that WWW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WWW has a Current ratio of 1.34. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WWW underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WWW has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a bad value and indicates that WWW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WWW's Quick ratio of 0.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WWW is outperformed by 77.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WWW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 584.21%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for WWW have been decreasing by -16.78% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, WWW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.61% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WWW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)584.21%
EPS 3Y-24.33%
EPS 5Y-16.78%
EPS Q2Q%20.69%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.84%
3.2 Future
WWW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.48% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.57% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y47.62%
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WWW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.56.
WWW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWW is cheaper than 77.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.56, WWW is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.16, which indicates a very decent valuation of WWW.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWW to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.62), we can say WWW is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WWW.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.49 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WWW's earnings are expected to grow with 33.48% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.48%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WWW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%.
The stock price of WWW dropped by -52.05% 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.
WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.33.
WWW's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WWW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.30%!
WWW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WWW has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
38.94% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WWW. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WWW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP38.94%
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.48%
NYSE:WWW (11/18/2025, 1:48:00 PM)
15.03
+0.3 (+2.04%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners110.59%
Inst Owner Change0.97%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change-0.97%
Market Cap1.22B
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)85.00M
Analysts82.86
Price Target34.34 (128.48%)
Short Float %11.16%
Short Ratio4.22
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
DP38.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.41%
Min EPS beat(2)5.13%
Max EPS beat(2)47.69%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)29.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)65.78%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)116.78%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)152.09%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)113.42%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.05%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.1%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.05%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.9%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.15%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.16%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)35.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.22%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.06%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.16 | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.49 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.03 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.64 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY8.65%
EPS(NY)1.64
Fwd EY10.92%
FCF(TTM)0.67
FCFY4.45%
OCF(TTM)0.94
OCFY6.24%
SpS22.79
BVpS4.64
TBVpS-3.25
PEG (NY)0.24
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.98% | ||
| ROE | 22.56% | ||
| ROCE | 11.92% | ||
| ROIC | 8.97% | ||
| ROICexc | 10% | ||
| ROICexgc | 22.12% | ||
| OM | 7.55% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.59% | ||
| GM | 46.43% | ||
| FCFM | 2.93% |
ROA(3y)-2.24%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-19.36%
ROE(5y)-14.37%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
ROICexc(3y)5.42%
ROICexc(5y)5.66%
ROICexgc(3y)12.05%
ROICexgc(5y)14.97%
ROCE(3y)6.88%
ROCE(5y)6.81%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y1.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.13%
OM growth 3Y-3.46%
OM growth 5Y-5.06%
PM growth 3Y-1.91%
PM growth 5Y-13.78%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.46 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.05 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 80.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 45.66% | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.88% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.76 |
F-Score7
WACC10.11%
ROIC/WACC0.89
Cap/Depr(3y)74.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)584.21%
EPS 3Y-24.33%
EPS 5Y-16.78%
EPS Q2Q%20.69%
EPS Next Y47.62%
EPS Next 2Y34.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.48%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.61%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.05%
Sales Q2Q%6.84%
Revenue Next Year7.22%
Revenue Next 2Y6.87%
Revenue Next 3Y6.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1847.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.85%
EBIT Next Year48.91%
EBIT Next 3Y28.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-81.07%
FCF growth 3Y32.2%
FCF growth 5Y-3.21%
OCF growth 1Y-76.06%
OCF growth 3Y27.55%
OCF growth 5Y-4.15%
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC / WWW FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WWW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WWW.
What is the valuation status for WWW stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of WWW stock?
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 11.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.24.
Is the dividend of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC sustainable?
The dividend rating of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.94%.