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CHEWY INC - CLASS A (CHWY) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CHWY - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US16679L1098 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

36.37  -1.13 (-3.01%)

Premarket: 36.9 +0.53 (+1.46%)

Fundamental Rating

5

We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to CHWY. CHWY was compared to 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of CHWY get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. While showing a medium growth rate, CHWY is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CHWY was profitable.
In the past year CHWY had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CHWY reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CHWY had a positive operating cash flow.
CHWY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCHWY Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M -600M

1.2 Ratios

CHWY has a better Return On Assets (13.03%) than 87.60% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of CHWY (150.21%) is better than 99.17% of its industry peers.
CHWY's Return On Invested Capital of 11.44% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CHWY outperforms 78.51% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.03%
ROE 150.21%
ROIC 11.44%
ROA(3y)5.41%
ROA(5y)1.48%
ROE(3y)60.29%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CHWY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCHWY Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1K 2K 3K 4K

1.3 Margins

CHWY has a better Profit Margin (3.31%) than 71.07% of its industry peers.
CHWY's Operating Margin of 0.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CHWY outperforms 42.98% of its industry peers.
CHWY has a Gross Margin of 29.24%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CHWY underperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CHWY has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.95%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 29.24%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.07%
GM growth 5Y4.37%
CHWY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCHWY Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), CHWY is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CHWY has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, CHWY has more shares outstanding
There is no outstanding debt for CHWY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
CHWY Yearly Shares OutstandingCHWY Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
CHWY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCHWY Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

CHWY has an Altman-Z score of 6.38. This indicates that CHWY is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of CHWY (6.38) is better than 93.39% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for CHWY. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.38
ROIC/WACC1.26
WACC9.11%
CHWY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCHWY Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

2.3 Liquidity

CHWY has a Current Ratio of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that CHWY is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CHWY (0.75) is worse than 87.60% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.37 indicates that CHWY may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CHWY's Quick ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CHWY is outperformed by 66.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.37
CHWY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCHWY Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CHWY shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 116.67%, which is quite impressive.
CHWY shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.40%.
The Revenue has been growing by 19.60% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-54.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.08%
Revenue growth 5Y19.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.91%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, CHWY will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 54.03% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, CHWY will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.88% on average per year.
EPS Next Y162.85%
EPS Next 2Y83.84%
EPS Next 3Y64.81%
EPS Next 5Y54.03%
Revenue Next Year6.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y6.88%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
CHWY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCHWY Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
CHWY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCHWY Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 0 1 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 139.88, the valuation of CHWY can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of CHWY is on the same level as its industry peers.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.75. CHWY is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 53.22, which means the current valuation is very expensive for CHWY.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, CHWY is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.49. CHWY is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 139.88
Fwd PE 53.22
CHWY Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCHWY Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of CHWY indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: CHWY is more expensive than 67.77% of the companies listed in the same industry.
CHWY's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 33.25
EV/EBITDA 63.6
CHWY Per share dataCHWY EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

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.
CHWY's earnings are expected to grow with 64.81% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y83.84%
EPS Next 3Y64.81%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CHWY does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

CHEWY INC - CLASS A

NYSE:CHWY (5/1/2025, 8:52:02 PM)

Premarket: 36.9 +0.53 (+1.46%)

36.37

-1.13 (-3.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)03-26 2025-03-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-27 2025-05-27/amc
Inst Owners98.62%
Inst Owner Change0.87%
Ins Owners3.04%
Ins Owner Change-8.78%
Market Cap15.04B
Analysts80
Price Target39.68 (9.1%)
Short Float %6.73%
Short Ratio2.03
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-46.64%
Min EPS beat(2)-88.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-5.13%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)72.88%
Min EPS beat(4)-88.16%
Max EPS beat(4)250.14%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)128.82%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)126.66%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)99.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.48%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.1%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.51%
PT rev (1m)2.35%
PT rev (3m)9.14%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.1%
EPS NY rev (3m)19.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.67%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.59%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 139.88
Fwd PE 53.22
P/S 1.27
P/FCF 33.25
P/OCF 25.23
P/B 57.54
P/tB 67.88
EV/EBITDA 63.6
EPS(TTM)0.26
EY0.71%
EPS(NY)0.68
Fwd EY1.88%
FCF(TTM)1.09
FCFY3.01%
OCF(TTM)1.44
OCFY3.96%
SpS28.68
BVpS0.63
TBVpS0.54
PEG (NY)0.86
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.03%
ROE 150.21%
ROCE 13.94%
ROIC 11.44%
ROICexc 43.76%
ROICexgc 53.93%
OM 0.95%
PM (TTM) 3.31%
GM 29.24%
FCFM 3.81%
ROA(3y)5.41%
ROA(5y)1.48%
ROE(3y)60.29%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y3.07%
GM growth 5Y4.37%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover3.93
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 125.55%
Cap/Sales 1.21%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 262.53%
Profit Quality 115.22%
Current Ratio 0.75
Quick Ratio 0.37
Altman-Z 6.38
F-Score8
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC1.26
Cap/Depr(3y)177.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)250.04%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.59%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.76%
Profit Quality(3y)408.37%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)116.67%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-54.55%
EPS Next Y162.85%
EPS Next 2Y83.84%
EPS Next 3Y64.81%
EPS Next 5Y54.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.4%
Revenue growth 3Y10.08%
Revenue growth 5Y19.6%
Sales Q2Q%14.91%
Revenue Next Year6.04%
Revenue Next 2Y6.48%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y6.88%
EBIT growth 1Y577.85%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year439.59%
EBIT Next 3Y99.43%
EBIT Next 5Y59.31%
FCF growth 1Y31.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y22.65%
OCF growth 3Y45.98%
OCF growth 5Y66.5%