NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:NWL • US6512291062
4.24 USD
-0.06 (-1.4%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
4.2 USD
-0.04 (-0.94%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 8:00:02 PM
This NWL fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to NWL. NWL was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. NWL may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. NWL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: NWL reported negative net income in multiple 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.
- NWL has a worse Return On Equity (-11.92%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
- NWL has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.58%) than 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 9.03%.
| 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
- NWL has a Operating Margin of 6.59%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NWL outperforms 51.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWL has declined.
- NWL has a Gross Margin of 33.81%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWL outperforms 68.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWL has grown nicely.
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWL is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NWL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NWL has less shares outstanding
- NWL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- NWL has an Altman-Z score of 0.55. This is a bad value and indicates that NWL is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- NWL has a Altman-Z score of 0.55. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NWL underperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWL is 274.88, which is on the high side as it means it would take NWL, 274.88 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NWL has a Debt to FCF ratio of 274.88. This is in the lower half of the industry: NWL underperforms 71.67% 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.
- NWL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.90. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NWL underperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.9 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 274.88 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.22%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that NWL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- NWL has a Current ratio of 1.07. This is amonst the worse of the industry: NWL underperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- NWL has a worse Quick ratio (0.57) 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.
- The earnings per share for NWL have been decreasing by -20.18% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has decreased by -4.99% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.15% on average over the past years.
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
- NWL is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.26% yearly.
- NWL is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.75% yearly.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. NWL Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 7.31, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of NWL.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWL is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, NWL is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.38 indicates a rather cheap valuation of NWL.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWL indicates a rather cheap valuation: NWL is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- NWL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NWL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWL is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.33% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 104.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.95 |
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
- NWL has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.51%, which is a nice return.
- NWL's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.24. NWL pays more dividend than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NWL pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
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
- The earnings of NWL are negative and hence is the payout ratio. NWL will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-42.11%
EPS Next 2Y8.5%
EPS Next 3Y10.94%
NWL Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
4.24
-0.06 (-1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-06 2026-02-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-28 2026-04-28/bmo
Inst Owners99.37%
Inst Owner Change-2.69%
Ins Owners0.78%
Ins Owner Change33.38%
Market Cap1.78B
Revenue(TTM)7.20B
Net Income(TTM)-285.00M
Analysts70.77
Price Target5.48 (29.25%)
Short Float %9.87%
Short Ratio7.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.51% |
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)6.17%
PT rev (3m)1.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-310.84%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-301.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.89%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 7.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 104.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.73 | ||
| P/B | 0.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.95 |
EPS(TTM)0.58
EY13.68%
EPS(NY)0.57
Fwd EY13.55%
FCF(TTM)0.04
FCFY0.96%
OCF(TTM)0.63
OCFY14.85%
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 | 0.55 |
F-Score2
WACC7.22%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NEWELL BRANDS INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to NWL.
What is the valuation status for NWL stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) stock?
NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) stock?
The financial health rating of NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) is 1 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NWL stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NEWELL BRANDS INC (NWL) is expected to decline by -0.95% in the next year.