WD-40 CO (WDFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WDFC • US9292361071

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This WDFC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WDFC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WDFC was profitable.
  • WDFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years WDFC has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WDFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WDFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWDFC 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 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WDFC (16.84%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 29.66%, WDFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WDFC has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.29%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WDFC is significantly above the industry average of 14.97%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (22.46%) for WDFC is below the current ROIC(23.29%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.84%
ROE 29.66%
ROIC 23.29%
ROA(3y)16.51%
ROA(5y)16.25%
ROE(3y)31.73%
ROE(5y)33.14%
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)22.22%
WDFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWDFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.53%, WDFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WDFC's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WDFC has a better Operating Margin (16.49%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WDFC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WDFC has a Gross Margin of 55.67%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDFC outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
  • WDFC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 16.49%
PM (TTM) 12.53%
GM 55.67%
OM growth 3Y-0.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.39%
PM growth 3Y4.21%
PM growth 5Y-0.2%
GM growth 3Y3.88%
GM growth 5Y0.17%
WDFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWDFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30 40 50

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2. WDFC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WDFC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WDFC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WDFC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WDFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WDFC Yearly Shares OutstandingWDFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M
WDFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWDFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 12.97 indicates that WDFC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 12.97, WDFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WDFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.20. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.20 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.20, WDFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WDFC is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, WDFC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.2
Altman-Z 12.97
ROIC/WACC2.65
WACC8.78%
WDFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWDFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.83 indicates that WDFC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WDFC's Current ratio of 2.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDFC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that WDFC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.98, WDFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.83
Quick Ratio 1.98
WDFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWDFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. WDFC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WDFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.89%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.72% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.23% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 8.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.89%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y5.72%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.23%
Revenue growth 3Y6.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%10.65%

3.2 Future

  • WDFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.89% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.09%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y6.45%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WDFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWDFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 200M 400M 600M
WDFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWDFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2 4 6

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4. WDFC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.26, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WDFC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WDFC indicates a rather expensive valuation: WDFC more expensive than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.42, WDFC is valued a bit more expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.62, the valuation of WDFC can be described as expensive.
  • 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WDFC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WDFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.24), we can say WDFC is valued expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.26
Fwd PE 33.62
WDFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWDFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WDFC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WDFC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 36
EV/EBITDA 26.48
WDFC Per share dataWDFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of WDFC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.4
PEG (5Y)6.69
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%

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5. WDFC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WDFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.00%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • WDFC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 2.75.
  • WDFC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WDFC grows each year by 7.13%, which is quite nice.
  • WDFC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WDFC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.13%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
WDFC Yearly Dividends per shareWDFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

  • WDFC pays out 65.27% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • WDFC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP65.27%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%
WDFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWDFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M 80M
WDFC Dividend Payout.WDFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WDFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WDFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WD-40 CO

NASDAQ:WDFC (4/24/2026, 8:14:11 PM)

After market: 224.96 0 (0%)

224.96

+1.9 (+0.85%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)04-09
Earnings (Next)07-08
Inst Owners88.8%
Inst Owner Change0.05%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change-0.34%
Market Cap3.03B
Revenue(TTM)636.48M
Net Income(TTM)79.77M
Analysts82.22
Price Target281.33 (25.06%)
Short Float %5.61%
Short Ratio4.23
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2%
Yearly Dividend3.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.13%
DP65.27%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date04-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.02%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.25%
Max EPS beat(2)3.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.57%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.25%
Max EPS beat(4)21.96%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.43%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)4.1%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.71%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.64%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.04%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.21%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.13%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.22%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.11%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.74%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 38.26
Fwd PE 33.62
P/S 4.76
P/FCF 36
P/OCF 33.91
P/B 11.26
P/tB 17.89
EV/EBITDA 26.48
EPS(TTM)5.88
EY2.61%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY2.97%
FCF(TTM)6.25
FCFY2.78%
OCF(TTM)6.63
OCFY2.95%
SpS47.29
BVpS19.98
TBVpS12.57
PEG (NY)5.4
PEG (5Y)6.69
Graham Number51.4159 (-77.14%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 16.84%
ROE 29.66%
ROCE 28.13%
ROIC 23.29%
ROICexc 26.93%
ROICexgc 38.97%
OM 16.49%
PM (TTM) 12.53%
GM 55.67%
FCFM 13.22%
ROA(3y)16.51%
ROA(5y)16.25%
ROE(3y)31.73%
ROE(5y)33.14%
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)22.22%
ROICexc(3y)26.21%
ROICexc(5y)26.48%
ROICexgc(3y)39.2%
ROICexgc(5y)40.82%
ROCE(3y)27.12%
ROCE(5y)26.83%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-2.47%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.5%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.95%
OM growth 3Y-0.17%
OM growth 5Y-2.39%
PM growth 3Y4.21%
PM growth 5Y-0.2%
GM growth 3Y3.88%
GM growth 5Y0.17%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.34
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 1.2
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 49.97%
Cap/Sales 0.81%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 77.44%
Profit Quality 105.44%
Current Ratio 2.83
Quick Ratio 1.98
Altman-Z 12.97
F-Score8
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC2.65
Cap/Depr(3y)56.51%
Cap/Depr(5y)96.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.48%
Profit Quality(3y)119.26%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.89%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y5.72%
EPS Q2Q%13.64%
EPS Next Y7.09%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.89%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.23%
Revenue growth 3Y6.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%10.65%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y6.45%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.33%
EBIT growth 3Y5.94%
EBIT growth 5Y6.1%
EBIT Next Year22.63%
EBIT Next 3Y11.65%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y9.35%
OCF growth 1Y-27%
OCF growth 3Y223.38%
OCF growth 5Y3.89%

WD-40 CO / WDFC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WDFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WDFC.


What is the valuation status for WDFC stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to WD-40 CO (WDFC). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WD-40 CO?

WD-40 CO (WDFC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


How financially healthy is WD-40 CO?

The financial health rating of WD-40 CO (WDFC) is 9 / 10.


Is the dividend of WD-40 CO sustainable?

The dividend rating of WD-40 CO (WDFC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 65.27%.