WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WWW • US9780971035
Current stock price
16.93 USD
+0.28 (+1.68%)
At close:
17.14 USD
+0.21 (+1.24%)
Pre-Market:
This WWW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WWW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WWW was profitable.
- In the past year WWW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WWW reported negative net income in multiple years.
- WWW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WWW has a better Return On Assets (5.39%) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 22.57%, WWW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- WWW has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.83%) than 75.56% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WWW is significantly below the industry average of 11.67%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (6.13%) for WWW is below the current ROIC(9.83%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 22.57% | ||
| ROIC | 9.83% |
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)0.26%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)-4.96%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)6.15%
1.3 Margins
- WWW has a Profit Margin of 4.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: WWW outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.94%, WWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- WWW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WWW has a Gross Margin (47.24%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.91% | ||
| GM | 47.24% |
OM growth 3Y18.2%
OM growth 5Y11.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.87%
GM growth 5Y2.87%
2. WWW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WWW is destroying value.
- WWW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WWW has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for WWW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that WWW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WWW's Altman-Z score of 2.92 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 62.22% of its industry peers.
- WWW has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.95. This is a neutral value as WWW would need 4.95 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WWW (4.95) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WWW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.52, WWW is not doing good in the industry: 82.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC10.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- WWW has a Current Ratio of 1.40. 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 1.40. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WWW underperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that WWW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WWW's Quick ratio of 0.87 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WWW is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. WWW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 46.15% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, WWW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.42% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.80% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WWW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.15%
EPS 3Y-17.75%
EPS 5Y7.42%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WWW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.83% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WWW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.62% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.53%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
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. WWW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.73, which indicates a correct valuation of WWW.
- WWW's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WWW is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WWW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.50, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WWW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.84.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWW is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWW to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say WWW is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WWW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WWW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- WWW's earnings are expected to grow with 15.83% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)1.72
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
5. WWW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WWW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.50, WWW pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WWW has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WWW grows each year by 11.30%, which is quite nice.
- WWW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WWW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- WWW pays out 36.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WWW is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP36.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
WWW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
16.93
+0.28 (+1.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners106.84%
Inst Owner Change-6.57%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap1.38B
Revenue(TTM)1.87B
Net Income(TTM)92.10M
Analysts75.71
Price Target21.76 (28.53%)
Short Float %9.1%
Short Ratio4.7
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
DP36.16%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.61%
Min EPS beat(2)2.1%
Max EPS beat(2)5.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.18%
Min EPS beat(4)2.1%
Max EPS beat(4)65.78%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)118.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)92.93%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)113.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.05%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.88%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.24%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.18%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-12.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)54.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)54.66%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.58%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.56%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.08%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)3.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.84 | ||
| P/S | 0.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.83 | ||
| P/B | 3.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.82 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)1.43
Fwd EY8.45%
FCF(TTM)1.54
FCFY9.12%
OCF(TTM)1.72
OCFY10.17%
SpS23.05
BVpS5.02
TBVpS-2.86
PEG (NY)1.69
PEG (5Y)1.72
Graham Number12.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 22.57% | ||
| ROCE | 12.53% | ||
| ROIC | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.83% | ||
| OM | 7.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.91% | ||
| GM | 47.24% | ||
| FCFM | 6.7% |
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)0.26%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)-4.96%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)6.15%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)6.98%
ROICexgc(3y)17.69%
ROICexgc(5y)17.97%
ROCE(3y)7.93%
ROCE(5y)8.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.24%
OM growth 3Y18.2%
OM growth 5Y11.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.87%
GM growth 5Y2.87%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
F-Score9
WACC10.48%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)58.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.15%
EPS 3Y-17.75%
EPS 5Y7.42%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
EPS Next Y7.53%
EPS Next 2Y13.29%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%
Revenue Next Year6.1%
Revenue Next 2Y6.03%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.27%
EBIT growth 3Y4.85%
EBIT growth 5Y12.03%
EBIT Next Year14.98%
EBIT Next 3Y14.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-15.93%
OCF growth 1Y-22.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-14.65%
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC / WWW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WWW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WWW.
What is the valuation status of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WWW stock?
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WWW stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 12.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.37.
How financially healthy is WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC?
The financial health rating of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 3 / 10.