WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:W • US94419L1017

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79.57 USD
+4.17 (+5.53%)
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This W fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. W Profitability Analysis

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 always reported 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B -1B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -9.10%, W is doing worse than 73.98% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.44%, W is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.1%
ROE N/A
ROIC 5.44%
ROA(3y)-14.86%
ROA(5y)-16.92%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200 -200 400

1.3 Margins

  • W's Operating Margin of 0.75% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. W outperforms 42.28% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of W has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 30.22%, W is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of W has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 0.75%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 30.22%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-21.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.63%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
W Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. W Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), W is destroying value.
  • W has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for W has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for W is higher compared to a year ago.
W Yearly Shares OutstandingW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
W Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.2 Solvency

  • W has an Altman-Z score of 2.65. 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 better Altman-Z score (2.65) than 62.60% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of W is 9.95, which is on the high side as it means it would take W, 9.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.95, W is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.66% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.95
Altman-Z 2.65
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC7.62%
W Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B -2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 0.94 indicates that W may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • W has a Current ratio of 0.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: W underperforms 73.98% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that W may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • W has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is in the better half of the industry: W outperforms 69.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.91
W Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. W Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 2000.00% over the past year.
  • W shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -10.43% yearly.
  • W shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.11%.
  • The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.51% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)2000%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-10.43%
EPS Q2Q%440%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.51%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 23.46% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • W is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.63% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.03%
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y22.39%
EPS Next 5Y23.46%
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.63%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • 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.
W Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5B 10B 15B 20B
W Yearly EPS VS EstimatesW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 5 -5 10

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4. W Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 31.58 indicates a quite expensive valuation of W.
  • W's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • W's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.75, W can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • W's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.67, W is valued at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.58
Fwd PE 26.75
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, W is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 61.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • W's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 31.62
EV/EBITDA 28.85
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

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • W's earnings are expected to grow with 22.39% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y22.39%

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5. W Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • W does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

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W Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A

NYSE:W (3/25/2026, 1:45:07 PM)

79.57

+4.17 (+5.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)02-19
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners112.24%
Inst Owner Change2.74%
Ins Owners3.44%
Ins Owner Change-3.88%
Market Cap10.40B
Revenue(TTM)12.46B
Net Income(TTM)-313.00M
Analysts76.59
Price Target104.36 (31.15%)
Short Float %19.06%
Short Ratio5.14
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%
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)42.56%
Min EPS beat(2)26.65%
Max EPS beat(2)58.47%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)96.94%
Min EPS beat(4)26.65%
Max EPS beat(4)157.59%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)-127.11%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)-62.37%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)-48.17%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.33%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.23%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.76%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.27%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.64%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.63%
PT rev (1m)-7.89%
PT rev (3m)-7.19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.98%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.33%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.58
Fwd PE 26.75
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 31.62
P/OCF 19.48
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 28.85
EPS(TTM)2.52
EY3.17%
EPS(NY)2.97
Fwd EY3.74%
FCF(TTM)2.52
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)4.08
OCFY5.13%
SpS95.27
BVpS-21.28
TBVpS-21.36
PEG (NY)1.75
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.1%
ROE N/A
ROCE 7.09%
ROIC 5.44%
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM 0.75%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 30.22%
FCFM 2.64%
ROA(3y)-14.86%
ROA(5y)-16.92%
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 5Y-21.92%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.63%
GM growth 5Y0.78%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover3.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 9.95
Debt/EBITDA 8.22
Cap/Depr 67.21%
Cap/Sales 1.65%
Interest Coverage 0.67
Cash Conversion 134.17%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 0.94
Quick Ratio 0.91
Altman-Z 2.65
F-Score6
WACC7.62%
ROIC/WACC0.71
Cap/Depr(3y)70.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.45%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.18%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)2000%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-10.43%
EPS Q2Q%440%
EPS Next Y18.03%
EPS Next 2Y22.09%
EPS Next 3Y22.39%
EPS Next 5Y23.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.11%
Revenue growth 3Y0.65%
Revenue growth 5Y-2.51%
Sales Q2Q%6.92%
Revenue Next Year5.63%
Revenue Next 2Y5.82%
Revenue Next 3Y5.86%
Revenue Next 5Y5.63%
EBIT growth 1Y126.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-23.88%
EBIT Next Year110.7%
EBIT Next 3Y37.9%
EBIT Next 5Y29.18%
FCF growth 1Y296.39%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-21.19%
OCF growth 1Y68.45%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-17.73%

WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A / W Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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

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


What is the valuation status of WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 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.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for W stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) is 31.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is -3.74.


How financially healthy is WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A?

The financial health rating of WAYFAIR INC- CLASS A (W) is 2 / 10.