WD-40 CO (WDFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WDFC • US9292361071
239.77 USD
-4.95 (-2.02%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 02:12 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to WDFC. WDFC was compared to 12 industry peers in the Household Products industry. WDFC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WDFC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make WDFC a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- WDFC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WDFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WDFC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- WDFC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 19.42%, WDFC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WDFC's Return On Equity of 33.81% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WDFC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- WDFC has a better Return On Invested Capital (22.92%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WDFC is significantly above the industry average of 14.67%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (22.92%) for WDFC is above the 3 year average (22.46%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.42% | ||
| ROE | 33.81% | ||
| ROIC | 22.92% |
ROA(3y)16.51%
ROA(5y)16.25%
ROE(3y)31.73%
ROE(5y)33.14%
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)22.22%
1.3 Margins
- WDFC's Profit Margin of 14.38% is amongst the best of the industry. WDFC outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WDFC has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 16.42%, WDFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WDFC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WDFC has a better Gross Margin (55.42%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WDFC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.38% | ||
| GM | 55.42% |
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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WDFC is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WDFC remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- WDFC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WDFC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- WDFC has an Altman-Z score of 14.34. This indicates that WDFC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 14.34, WDFC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WDFC has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.16. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.16 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WDFC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.16) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
- WDFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WDFC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDFC outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.34 |
ROIC/WACC2.69
WACC8.53%
2.3 Liquidity
- WDFC has a Current Ratio of 2.97. This indicates that WDFC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WDFC has a Current ratio of 2.97. This is in the better half of the industry: WDFC outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- WDFC has a Quick Ratio of 2.05. This indicates that WDFC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WDFC has a Quick ratio of 2.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. WDFC outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WDFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 9.20%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, WDFC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.72% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.86% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WDFC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.2%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y5.72%
EPS Q2Q%-7.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.86%
Revenue growth 3Y6.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.87% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WDFC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.06.
- 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WDFC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WDFC to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.19), we can say WDFC is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.83, 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.
- WDFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WDFC indicates a rather expensive valuation: WDFC more expensive than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WDFC indicates a rather expensive valuation: WDFC more expensive than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- WDFC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)6.01
PEG (5Y)7.36
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WDFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.86%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, WDFC has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WDFC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
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 in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.13%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
5.3 Sustainability
- 57.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WDFC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- WDFC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.19%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
NASDAQ:WDFC (2/17/2026, 2:12:34 PM)
239.77
-4.95 (-2.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupHousehold & Personal Products
GICS IndustryHousehold Products
Earnings (Last)01-08 2026-01-08/amc
Earnings (Next)04-06 2026-04-06
Inst Owners88.83%
Inst Owner Change0.23%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change2.57%
Market Cap3.23B
Revenue(TTM)620.91M
Net Income(TTM)89.28M
Analysts82.22
Price Target281.33 (17.33%)
Short Float %4.68%
Short Ratio3.66
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.86% |
Yearly Dividend3.71
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.13%
DP57.19%
Div Incr Years9
Div Non Decr Years9
Ex-Date01-16 2026-01-16 (1.02)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-13.25%
Max EPS beat(2)21.96%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.21%
Min EPS beat(4)-13.25%
Max EPS beat(4)21.96%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)2.11%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.27%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)3.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.87%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.38%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.13%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.42%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.24%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.13%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.48%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.87%
PT rev (1m)0.11%
PT rev (3m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.83 | ||
| P/S | 5.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.98 | ||
| P/B | 12.25 | ||
| P/tB | 19.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.9 |
EPS(TTM)5.7
EY2.38%
EPS(NY)6.69
Fwd EY2.79%
FCF(TTM)5.8
FCFY2.42%
OCF(TTM)6.15
OCFY2.57%
SpS46.03
BVpS19.57
TBVpS12.2
PEG (NY)6.01
PEG (5Y)7.36
Graham Number50.1
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 19.42% | ||
| ROE | 33.81% | ||
| ROCE | 27.67% | ||
| ROIC | 22.92% | ||
| ROICexc | 26.4% | ||
| ROICexgc | 38.32% | ||
| OM | 16.42% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 14.38% | ||
| GM | 55.42% | ||
| FCFM | 12.6% |
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 Turnover1.35
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.16 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 48.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.2% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.97 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.34 |
F-Score8
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC2.69
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)9.2%
EPS 3Y5.84%
EPS 5Y5.72%
EPS Q2Q%-7.91%
EPS Next Y7%
EPS Next 2Y7.32%
EPS Next 3Y8.87%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.86%
Revenue growth 3Y6.12%
Revenue growth 5Y8.7%
Sales Q2Q%0.6%
Revenue Next Year5.98%
Revenue Next 2Y6%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.77%
EBIT growth 3Y5.94%
EBIT growth 5Y6.1%
EBIT Next Year24.19%
EBIT Next 3Y13.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-28.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y9.35%
OCF growth 1Y-27.76%
OCF growth 3Y223.38%
OCF growth 5Y3.89%
WD-40 CO / WDFC 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.
How profitable is WD-40 CO (WDFC) stock?
WD-40 CO (WDFC) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of WD-40 CO based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WD-40 CO (WDFC) is 42.06 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 12.25.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WDFC stock?
The dividend rating of WD-40 CO (WDFC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.19%.