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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WWW - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9780971035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

19.4  -0.51 (-2.56%)

After market: 19.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

4

WWW gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 49 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. WWW has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WWW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

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.
WWW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
WWW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWWW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 4.23%, WWW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
WWW has a better Return On Equity (22.92%) than 79.59% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 7.81%, WWW perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWW is significantly below the industry average of 11.45%.
The 3 year average ROIC (4.86%) for WWW is below the current ROIC(7.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE 22.92%
ROIC 7.81%
ROA(3y)-2.24%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-19.36%
ROE(5y)-14.37%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
WWW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWWW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

WWW has a Profit Margin of 4.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWW outperforms 57.14% of its industry peers.
WWW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WWW (6.69%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWW has declined.
WWW has a worse Gross Margin (44.85%) than 61.22% of its industry peers.
WWW's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) 4.02%
GM 44.85%
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%
WWW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWWW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WWW has more shares outstanding
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.
WWW Yearly Shares OutstandingWWW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
WWW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWWW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.80 indicates that WWW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WWW (2.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WWW has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.42. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WWW would need 6.42 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.42, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.02% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.26 is on the high side and indicates that WWW has dependencies on debt financing.
WWW has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.26) than 83.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF 6.42
Altman-Z 2.8
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC8.84%
WWW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWWW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

WWW has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that WWW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.26, WWW is doing worse than 83.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WWW has a Quick Ratio of 1.26. 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.77. This is in the lower half of the industry: WWW underperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.77
WWW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWWW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WWW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10300.00%, which is quite impressive.
WWW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -16.78% yearly.
WWW shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -13.05%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10300%
EPS 3Y-24.33%
EPS 5Y-16.78%
EPS Q2Q%260%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.05%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%

3.2 Future

WWW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.94% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WWW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.47% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3Y27.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
WWW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWWW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WWW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWWW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.65 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WWW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WWW is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.30. WWW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
WWW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than 65.31% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWW to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.76), we can say WWW is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.65
Fwd PE 13.89
WWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WWW is on the same level as its industry peers.
71.43% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.19
EV/EBITDA 14.49
WWW Per share dataWWW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWW's earnings are expected to grow with 27.94% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3Y27.94%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%, WWW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.62.
WWW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%

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.
The dividend of WWW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
WWW Yearly Dividends per shareWWW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

46.21% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WWW. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WWW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.21%
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3Y27.94%
WWW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWWW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WWW Dividend Payout.WWW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WWW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC

NYSE:WWW (7/11/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 19.4 0 (0%)

19.4

-0.51 (-2.56%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners107.61%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.11%
Ins Owner Change4.73%
Market Cap1.57B
Analysts82.86
Price Target21.19 (9.23%)
Short Float %11.07%
Short Ratio6.09
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
DP46.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date07-01 2025-07-01 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)32.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)65.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)65.78%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)109.59%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)146.67%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)112.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.17%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.42%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.4%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.11%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.24%
PT rev (1m)9.36%
PT rev (3m)-9.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.49%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.05%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.65
Fwd PE 13.89
P/S 0.89
P/FCF 14.19
P/OCF 11.78
P/B 5.06
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 14.49
EPS(TTM)1.04
EY5.36%
EPS(NY)1.4
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY7.05%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY8.49%
SpS21.87
BVpS3.83
TBVpS-3.99
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE 22.92%
ROCE 10.46%
ROIC 7.81%
ROICexc 8.53%
ROICexgc 18.76%
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) 4.02%
GM 44.85%
FCFM 6.25%
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.91%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF 6.42
Debt/EBITDA 4.88
Cap/Depr 90.08%
Cap/Sales 1.28%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 92.9%
Profit Quality 155.62%
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.77
Altman-Z 2.8
F-Score6
WACC8.84%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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)10300%
EPS 3Y-24.33%
EPS 5Y-16.78%
EPS Q2Q%260%
EPS Next Y23.42%
EPS Next 2Y23.89%
EPS Next 3Y27.94%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.05%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.07%
Revenue Next 3Y5.47%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2533.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.85%
EBIT Next Year34.61%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y150.25%
FCF growth 3Y32.2%
FCF growth 5Y-3.21%
OCF growth 1Y172.48%
OCF growth 3Y27.55%
OCF growth 5Y-4.15%