WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:WWW - US9780971035 - Common Stock
18.63 USD
+0.12 (+0.65%)
Taking everything into account, WWW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWW was compared to 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While WWW is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WWW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WWW was profitable.
In the past year WWW had a positive cash flow from operations.
In multiple years WWW reported negative net income over the last 5 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 71.11% of its industry peers.
WWW's Return On Equity of 22.56% is amongst the best of the industry. WWW outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.97%, WWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WWW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.86%. This is significantly below the industry average of 11.62%.
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
WWW's Profit Margin of 4.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 68.89% of its industry peers.
WWW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WWW's Operating Margin of 7.55% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 71.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWW has declined.
WWW has a Gross Margin (46.43%) which is in line with 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WWW is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WWW has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WWW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WWW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.90 indicates that WWW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WWW has a Altman-Z score of 2.90. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWW outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
WWW has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.46. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WWW would need 12.46 years to pay back of 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 42.22% of its industry peers.
WWW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.80. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.80, WWW is not doing good in the industry: 84.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.8 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.8
WACC11.15%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that WWW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WWW's Current ratio of 1.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WWW is outperformed by 84.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.79 indicates that WWW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.79, WWW is doing worse than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, WWW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -16.78% on average per year.
WWW shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.61%.
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 23.71% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y47.52%
EPS Next 2Y25.72%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y6.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WWW is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.33.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.87, WWW is valued a bit cheaper.
WWW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.95.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, WWW is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.95 |
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WWW is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WWW's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 23.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y25.72%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WWW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.20%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
The stock price of WWW dropped by -24.88% 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 1.53.
WWW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WWW is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.30%!
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
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 2Y25.72%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
NYSE:WWW (1/6/2026, 3:23:01 PM)
18.63
+0.12 (+0.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners112.35%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.12%
Ins Owner Change0.42%
Market Cap1.53B
Revenue(TTM)1.85B
Net Income(TTM)85.00M
Analysts81.43
Price Target24.82 (33.23%)
Short Float %7.64%
Short Ratio3.02
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
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)-27.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.16%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.33 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.95 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.12 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.04 | ||
| P/B | 4.05 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.3
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)1.44
Fwd EY7.72%
FCF(TTM)0.66
FCFY3.56%
OCF(TTM)0.93
OCFY4.99%
SpS22.59
BVpS4.6
TBVpS-3.22
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number11.59
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 | 2.9 |
F-Score7
WACC11.15%
ROIC/WACC0.8
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 Y47.52%
EPS Next 2Y25.72%
EPS Next 3Y23.71%
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 Year7.05%
Revenue Next 2Y6.23%
Revenue Next 3Y5.91%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1847.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.85%
EBIT Next Year56.5%
EBIT Next 3Y18.18%
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 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 14.33 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.05.
How financially healthy is WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC?
The financial health rating of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 3 / 10.