NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NWL • US6512291062
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+0.13 (+3.94%)
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This NWL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NWL Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NWL was profitable.
- NWL had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years NWL reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Of the past 5 years NWL 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NWL's Return On Assets of -2.66% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NWL is outperformed by 71.67% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -11.92%, NWL is not doing good in the industry: 73.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- NWL's Return On Invested Capital of 4.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NWL is outperformed by 65.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWL is below the industry average of 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.66% | ||
| ROE | -11.92% | ||
| ROIC | 4.58% |
ROA(3y)-2.6%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-10.75%
ROE(5y)-2.34%
ROIC(3y)4.88%
ROIC(5y)5.82%
1.3 Margins
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.59%, NWL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWL has declined.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.81%, NWL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.81% |
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.84%
GM growth 5Y1.76%
2. NWL Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- NWL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- NWL has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- NWL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWL has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NWL has an Altman-Z score of 0.52. This is a bad value and indicates that NWL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- The Altman-Z score of NWL (0.52) is worse than 88.33% of its industry peers.
- NWL has a debt to FCF ratio of 274.88. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as NWL would need 274.88 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWL (274.88) is worse than 68.33% of its industry peers.
- NWL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.90. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.90, NWL is doing worse than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 274.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.55
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that NWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.07, NWL is doing worse than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWL has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that NWL is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of NWL (0.57) is worse than 78.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 |
3. NWL Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for NWL have decreased strongly by -14.71% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, NWL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -20.18% on average per year.
- NWL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.99%.
- NWL shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -5.15% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.71%
EPS 3Y-28.99%
EPS 5Y-20.18%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.15%
Sales Q2Q%-2.67%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 15.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.75% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-0.95%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
EPS Next 5Y15.26%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.75%
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.
4. NWL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.91 indicates a rather cheap valuation of NWL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.35. NWL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- NWL is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.97.
- 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWL, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- NWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWL is cheaper than 61.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWL indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NWL is more expensive than 61.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 84.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
5. NWL Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.07%, NWL is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, NWL pays a better dividend. On top of this NWL pays more dividend than 98.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NWL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.07% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWL decreases each year by -20.84%.
- NWL has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- NWL has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-42.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
NWL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
3.43
+0.13 (+3.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-24 2026-04-24/bmo
Inst Owners99.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.69%
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change33.38%
Market Cap1.44B
Revenue(TTM)7.20B
Net Income(TTM)-285.00M
Analysts70.77
Price Target5.48 (59.77%)
Short Float %9.75%
Short Ratio6.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.07% |
Yearly Dividend0.29
Dividend Growth(5Y)-20.84%
DP-42.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.07)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-4.31%
Min EPS beat(2)-5.83%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.79%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)18.81%
Min EPS beat(4)-5.83%
Max EPS beat(4)84.26%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)31.67%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)29.68%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)28.7%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5%
Max Revenue beat(2)0%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.56%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.38%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.44%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.89%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)6.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-301.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.97 | ||
| P/S | 0.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 84.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.6 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.45 |
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY16.91%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY16.75%
FCF(TTM)0.04
FCFY1.18%
OCF(TTM)0.63
OCFY18.36%
SpS17.19
BVpS5.7
TBVpS-5.59
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.63
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.66% | ||
| ROE | -11.92% | ||
| ROCE | 5.8% | ||
| ROIC | 4.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.7% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.54% | ||
| OM | 6.59% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 33.81% | ||
| FCFM | 0.24% |
ROA(3y)-2.6%
ROA(5y)-0.39%
ROE(3y)-10.75%
ROE(5y)-2.34%
ROIC(3y)4.88%
ROIC(5y)5.82%
ROICexc(3y)5.02%
ROICexc(5y)6.01%
ROICexgc(3y)12.68%
ROICexgc(5y)15.77%
ROCE(3y)6.18%
ROCE(5y)7.37%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.58%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.93%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.26%
OM growth 3Y-0.02%
OM growth 5Y-1.67%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.84%
GM growth 5Y1.76%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 274.88 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.78 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 33.59% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.52 |
F-Score2
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC0.55
Cap/Depr(3y)81.55%
Cap/Depr(5y)87.79%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-14.71%
EPS 3Y-28.99%
EPS 5Y-20.18%
EPS Q2Q%12.5%
EPS Next Y-0.95%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
EPS Next 5Y15.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.99%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.15%
Sales Q2Q%-2.67%
Revenue Next Year0.45%
Revenue Next 2Y1.03%
Revenue Next 3Y1%
Revenue Next 5Y1.75%
EBIT growth 1Y-7.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.69%
EBIT growth 5Y-6.74%
EBIT Next Year54.08%
EBIT Next 3Y20.74%
EBIT Next 5Y15.36%
FCF growth 1Y-92.83%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-57.12%
OCF growth 1Y-46.77%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-28.69%
NEWELL BRANDS INC / NWL Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NWL.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NWL stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) is 5.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.6.
What is the expected EPS growth for NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) is expected to decline by -0.95% in the next year.