WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WWW • US9780971035
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17.32 USD
+0.13 (+0.76%)
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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.
- 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 has a Return On Assets of 5.39%. This is in the better half of the industry: WWW outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
- WWW has a better Return On Equity (22.57%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.83%, WWW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WWW is below the industry average of 9.53%.
- 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 68.89% of its industry peers.
- The Operating Margin of WWW (7.94%) is better than 71.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWW has grown nicely.
- WWW's Gross Margin of 47.24% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 51.11% of 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WWW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- WWW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WWW has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WWW has an Altman-Z score of 2.93. This is not the best score and indicates that WWW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.93, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- WWW has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.95) which 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 | 2.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC10.28%
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.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.40, WWW is not doing good in the industry: 84.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- WWW has a Quick Ratio of 1.40. This is a bad value and indicates that WWW is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, WWW is doing worse than 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. WWW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WWW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 46.15%, which is quite impressive.
- 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.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.91% on average over the past years.
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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. WWW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.02, WWW is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WWW to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.33), we can say WWW is valued rather cheaply.
- WWW is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.91.
- 80.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWW, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- WWW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 38.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WWW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- 82.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.01 |
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)1.4
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
5. WWW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WWW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%.
- WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.44.
- WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
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 Years1
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 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
WWW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:WWW (4/15/2026, 9:44:58 AM)
17.32
+0.13 (+0.76%)
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 Owners107.17%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change4.28%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.87B
Net Income(TTM)92.10M
Analysts75.71
Price Target23.66 (36.61%)
Short Float %8.37%
Short Ratio5.71
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
DP36.16%
Div Incr Years1
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)8.75%
PT rev (3m)-4.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)54.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.65%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.14 | ||
| P/B | 3.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.01 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY7.68%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY8.39%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY8.84%
OCF(TTM)1.71
OCFY9.86%
SpS22.86
BVpS4.98
TBVpS-2.84
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)1.76
Graham Number12.2037 (-29.54%)
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 | 2.93 |
F-Score9
WACC10.28%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Y9.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
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 Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.27%
EBIT growth 3Y4.85%
EBIT growth 5Y12.03%
EBIT Next Year16.63%
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.
How profitable is WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) stock?
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is expected to grow by 9.31% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WWW stock?
The dividend rating of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.16%.