WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WHR • US9633201069
Current stock price
51.31 USD
-0.61 (-1.17%)
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This WHR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WHR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WHR was profitable.
- WHR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years WHR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- WHR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WHR has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WHR outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 11.63%, WHR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHR's Return On Invested Capital of 5.36% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHR outperforms 43.33% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WHR is below the industry average of 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.63% | ||
| ROIC | 5.36% |
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)6.66%
ROE(5y)-1.65%
ROIC(3y)6.95%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
1.3 Margins
- WHR has a Profit Margin of 2.04%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WHR outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WHR has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.68%, WHR is doing worse than 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WHR's Gross Margin of 15.38% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 88.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WHR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 4.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 15.38% |
OM growth 3Y-9.37%
OM growth 5Y-13.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-18.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.45%
GM growth 5Y-4.93%
2. WHR Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WHR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WHR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WHR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
- WHR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WHR has an Altman-Z score of 1.27. This is a bad value and indicates that WHR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WHR's Altman-Z score of 1.27 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 86.67% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WHR is 80.49, which is on the high side as it means it would take WHR, 80.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WHR's Debt to FCF ratio of 80.49 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 63.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.18 is on the high side and indicates that WHR has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.18, WHR is doing worse than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- WHR has a Current Ratio of 0.76. This is a bad value and indicates that WHR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WHR (0.76) is worse than 96.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.40 indicates that WHR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WHR has a worse Quick ratio (0.40) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 |
3. WHR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WHR have decreased strongly by -48.81% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for WHR have been decreasing by -19.58% on average. This is quite bad
- WHR shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.52%.
- Measured over the past years, WHR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.41% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.81%
EPS 3Y-31.82%
EPS 5Y-19.58%
EPS Q2Q%-75.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.41%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- WHR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.38% yearly.
EPS Next Y5.28%
EPS Next 2Y13.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year-1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.54%
Revenue Next 5Y2.38%
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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. WHR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 8.24 indicates a reasonable valuation of WHR.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WHR is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- WHR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.89.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.82, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WHR.
- WHR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WHR is cheaper than 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WHR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say WHR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WHR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WHR is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 41.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WHR's earnings are expected to grow with 15.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
5. WHR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.31%, WHR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- The stock price of WHR dropped by -28.00% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
- WHR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.31. WHR pays more dividend than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WHR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WHR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.83%.
- WHR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WHR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- WHR pays out 94.64% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- WHR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP94.64%
EPS Next 2Y13.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
WHR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:WHR (3/30/2026, 11:01:05 AM)
51.31
-0.61 (-1.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-21 2026-04-21
Inst Owners101.52%
Inst Owner Change-2.58%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0.8%
Market Cap3.32B
Revenue(TTM)15.53B
Net Income(TTM)317.00M
Analysts52.94
Price Target83.15 (62.05%)
Short Float %17.51%
Short Ratio4.4
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
Yearly Dividend5.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.83%
DP94.64%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.9)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)8.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-30.57%
Max EPS beat(2)47.02%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.28%
Min EPS beat(4)-30.57%
Max EPS beat(4)47.02%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)0.75%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)5.53%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)4.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.51%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.92%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.03%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.28%
PT rev (1m)-2.83%
PT rev (3m)0.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.59%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-47.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.24 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.21 | ||
| P/FCF | 41.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.07 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.32 |
EPS(TTM)6.23
EY12.14%
EPS(NY)6.56
Fwd EY12.78%
FCF(TTM)1.25
FCFY2.44%
OCF(TTM)7.25
OCFY14.14%
SpS239.58
BVpS42.07
TBVpS-45.37
PEG (NY)1.56
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number76.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 11.63% | ||
| ROCE | 7.66% | ||
| ROIC | 5.36% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.75% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.04% | ||
| OM | 4.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.04% | ||
| GM | 15.38% | ||
| FCFM | 0.52% |
ROA(3y)0.93%
ROA(5y)0.54%
ROE(3y)6.66%
ROE(5y)-1.65%
ROIC(3y)6.95%
ROIC(5y)8.58%
ROICexc(3y)7.97%
ROICexc(5y)10.51%
ROICexgc(3y)30.02%
ROICexgc(5y)32.26%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)11.9%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-22.72%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-13.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.12%
ROICexc growth 5Y-17.53%
OM growth 3Y-9.37%
OM growth 5Y-13.77%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y-18.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.45%
GM growth 5Y-4.93%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 80.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.57 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.09% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 44.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | 25.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.4 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.27 |
F-Score5
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACC0.67
Cap/Depr(3y)134.2%
Cap/Depr(5y)125.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.68%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.66%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-48.81%
EPS 3Y-31.82%
EPS 5Y-19.58%
EPS Q2Q%-75.93%
EPS Next Y5.28%
EPS Next 2Y13.04%
EPS Next 3Y15.18%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.67%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.41%
Sales Q2Q%-0.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.95%
Revenue Next 2Y0.72%
Revenue Next 3Y1.54%
Revenue Next 5Y2.38%
EBIT growth 1Y-18.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.33%
EBIT growth 5Y-17.58%
EBIT Next Year49.29%
EBIT Next 3Y22.71%
EBIT Next 5Y19.43%
FCF growth 1Y-78.96%
FCF growth 3Y-51.86%
FCF growth 5Y-40.54%
OCF growth 1Y-43.78%
OCF growth 3Y-28.69%
OCF growth 5Y-20.71%
WHIRLPOOL CORP / WHR Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WHR.
What is the valuation status for WHR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) stock?
WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHIRLPOOL CORP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) is expected to grow by 5.28% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) stock?
The dividend rating of WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 94.64%.