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WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:W - US94419L1017 - Common Stock

103.62 USD
-2.9 (-2.72%)
Last: 10/29/2025, 8:05:26 PM
104.21 USD
+0.59 (+0.57%)
After Hours: 10/29/2025, 8:05:26 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall W gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated W against 121 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. W may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. W is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year W was profitable.
W had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years W reported 4 times negative net income.
W had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
W Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFW 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 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

W has a Return On Assets of -9.15%. This is in the lower half of the industry: W underperforms 74.38% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.15%
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-24.22%
ROA(5y)-14.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
W Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.27%, W is doing worse than 64.46% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of W has grown nicely.
W does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 30.27%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y5.09%
W Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

W does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, W has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for W has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for W has been reduced compared to a year ago.
W Yearly Shares OutstandingW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
W Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.76 indicates that W is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
W has a better Altman-Z score (2.76) than 61.16% of its industry peers.
W has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.53. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as W would need 16.53 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of W (16.53) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 16.53
Altman-Z 2.76
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.6%
W Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B -1B 2B -2B 3B

2.3 Liquidity

W has a Current Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that W is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.82, W is not doing good in the industry: 83.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
W has a Quick Ratio of 0.82. This is a bad value and indicates that W is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
W has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is in the better half of the industry: W outperforms 66.12% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.78
W Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

W shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 446.15%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, W shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -61.54% on average per year.
W shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.27%.
Measured over the past years, W shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)446.15%
EPS 3Y-61.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.08%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, W will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 112.58% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, W will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y1422.98%
EPS Next 2Y333.7%
EPS Next 3Y200.58%
EPS Next 5Y112.58%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%

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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
W Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5B 10B 15B
W Yearly EPS VS EstimatesW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 -5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

W is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 72.97.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as W.
W is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 45.91, W can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of W is on the same level as its industry peers.
W is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.63, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.97
Fwd PE 45.91
W Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of W indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: W is more expensive than 71.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
W's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.02
EV/EBITDA 89.27
W Per share dataW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

W's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
W's earnings are expected to grow with 200.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y333.7%
EPS Next 3Y200.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A

NYSE:W (10/29/2025, 8:05:26 PM)

After market: 104.21 +0.59 (+0.57%)

103.62

-2.9 (-2.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-18 2026-02-18/amc
Inst Owners109.62%
Inst Owner Change0.04%
Ins Owners4.2%
Ins Owner Change-6.29%
Market Cap13.44B
Revenue(TTM)11.85B
Net Income(TTM)-300000000
Analysts75.24
Price Target85.76 (-17.24%)
Short Float %20.15%
Short Ratio5.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)151.33%
Min EPS beat(2)145.08%
Max EPS beat(2)157.59%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)-281.35%
Min EPS beat(4)-1499.86%
Max EPS beat(4)157.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-124.52%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-69.36%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)337.24%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.77%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.76%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.07%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.67%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.95%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.81%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.13%
PT rev (1m)1.74%
PT rev (3m)69.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)628.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)186.7%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 72.97
Fwd PE 45.91
P/S 1.12
P/FCF 73.02
P/OCF 34.63
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 89.27
EPS(TTM)1.42
EY1.37%
EPS(NY)2.26
Fwd EY2.18%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY1.37%
OCF(TTM)2.99
OCFY2.89%
SpS92.61
BVpS-20.97
TBVpS-20.97
PEG (NY)0.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.15%
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 30.27%
FCFM 1.53%
ROA(3y)-24.22%
ROA(5y)-14.29%
ROE(3y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y5.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover3.66
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 16.53
Debt/EBITDA 17.78
Cap/Depr 59.48%
Cap/Sales 1.7%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 226.9%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.82
Quick Ratio 0.78
Altman-Z 2.76
F-Score5
WACC8.6%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)89.36%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.42%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.88%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.61%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)446.15%
EPS 3Y-61.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%218.18%
EPS Next Y1422.98%
EPS Next 2Y333.7%
EPS Next 3Y200.58%
EPS Next 5Y112.58%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.27%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.36%
Sales Q2Q%8.08%
Revenue Next Year3.77%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y4.78%
EBIT growth 1Y66.54%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1327.16%
EBIT Next 3Y169.4%
EBIT Next 5Y91.45%
FCF growth 1Y127.75%
FCF growth 3Y-13.89%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y247.53%
OCF growth 3Y-8.22%
OCF growth 5YN/A

WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A / W FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to W.


Can you provide the valuation status for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of W stock?

WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) is expected to grow by 1422.98% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for W stock?

The dividend rating of WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) is 0 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.