WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:W - US94419L1017 - Common Stock
89.535 USD
+3.19 (+3.69%)
Taking everything into account, W scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. W was compared to 122 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. Both the profitability and financial health of W have multiple concerns. W is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
W had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year W had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -9.15%, W is not doing good in the industry: 74.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of W (30.27%) is worse than 63.93% of its industry peers.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
W does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for W has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, W has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, W has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
W has an Altman-Z score of 2.49. This is not the best score and indicates that W is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
W has a Altman-Z score (2.49) which is in line with 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.
W's Debt to FCF ratio of 16.53 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. W outperforms 52.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.49 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.84%
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.
W has a worse Current ratio (0.82) than 82.79% of its industry peers.
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's Quick ratio of 0.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. W outperforms 67.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 1144.44% over the past year.
The earnings per share for W have been decreasing by -61.54% on average. This is quite bad
W shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.87%.
W shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)1144.44%
EPS 3Y-61.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%85.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.36%
Sales Q2Q%5%
3.2 Future
W is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 111.64% yearly.
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 Y1409.81%
EPS Next 2Y331.45%
EPS Next 3Y198.57%
EPS Next 5Y111.64%
Revenue Next Year3.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 95.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of W.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of W is on the same level as its industry peers.
W's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.08, the valuation of W can be described as expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of W is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of W to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.29), we can say W is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 95.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, W is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.03% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of W is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 63.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 73.98 |
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 198.56% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y331.45%
EPS Next 3Y198.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for W!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:W (10/3/2025, 12:51:55 PM)
89.535
+3.19 (+3.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners109.62%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners4.2%
Ins Owner Change-2.11%
Market Cap11.61B
Analysts75.24
Price Target79.98 (-10.67%)
Short Float %20.07%
Short Ratio4.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0%
PT rev (3m)74.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)601.63%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)185.57%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.57%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 95.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 63.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.92 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 73.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.94
EY1.05%
EPS(NY)2.23
Fwd EY2.49%
FCF(TTM)1.42
FCFY1.58%
OCF(TTM)2.99
OCFY3.34%
SpS92.61
BVpS-20.97
TBVpS-20.97
PEG (NY)0.07
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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
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 3Y2.01%
GM growth 5Y5.09%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover3.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 | 2.49 |
F-Score5
WACC8.84%
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)1144.44%
EPS 3Y-61.54%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%85.11%
EPS Next Y1409.81%
EPS Next 2Y331.45%
EPS Next 3Y198.57%
EPS Next 5Y111.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.87%
Revenue growth 3Y-4.74%
Revenue growth 5Y5.36%
Sales Q2Q%5%
Revenue Next Year3.71%
Revenue Next 2Y3.91%
Revenue Next 3Y4.61%
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 5Y91.38%
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