WHIRLPOOL CORP (WHR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WHR - US9633201069 - Common Stock
95.31 USD
+1.69 (+1.81%)
Overall WHR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated WHR against 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and financial health of WHR have multiple concerns. WHR has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally WHR also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WHR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WHR had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
The Return On Assets of WHR (-0.88%) is worse than 65.08% of its industry peers.
WHR has a worse Return On Equity (-6.34%) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
WHR's Return On Invested Capital of 6.94% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WHR outperforms 47.62% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WHR is in line with the industry average of 10.45%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.88% | ||
| ROE | -6.34% | ||
| ROIC | 6.94% |
ROA(3y)-2.69%
ROA(5y)1.2%
ROE(3y)-18.9%
ROE(5y)1.58%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)11.76%
1.3 Margins
WHR has a Operating Margin (5.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WHR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 16.31%, WHR is doing worse than 87.30% of the companies in the same industry.
WHR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 5.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.31% |
OM growth 3Y-19.61%
OM growth 5Y-3.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.15%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WHR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WHR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
WHR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WHR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.35, we must say that WHR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.35, WHR is doing worse than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WHR is 31.66, which is on the high side as it means it would take WHR, 31.66 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WHR has a Debt to FCF ratio (31.66) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WHR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.16. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WHR has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.16) than 93.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.66 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC8.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.85 indicates that WHR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WHR's Current ratio of 0.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 90.48% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.46 indicates that WHR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WHR's Quick ratio of 0.46 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WHR is outperformed by 80.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WHR have decreased strongly by -18.04% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WHR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.33% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WHR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -16.06% in the last year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -4.05% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.04%
EPS 3Y-23%
EPS 5Y-5.33%
EPS Q2Q%-43.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.05%
Sales Q2Q%-5.41%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.35% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-43.88%
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.03%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue Next Year-7.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 8.63, which indicates a very decent valuation of WHR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WHR is valued a bit cheaper than 79.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. WHR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of WHR can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WHR is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.63. WHR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WHR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
WHR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WHR is cheaper than 63.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.03%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WHR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.28%, which is a nice return.
WHR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.25. WHR pays more dividend than 95.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WHR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WHR is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.77%!
WHR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WHR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of WHR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WHR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
WHR's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-263.27%
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.03%
NYSE:WHR (8/26/2025, 1:31:55 PM)
95.31
+1.69 (+1.81%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.78%
Inst Owner Change8.2%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change3.98%
Market Cap5.33B
Analysts68
Price Target101.19 (6.17%)
Short Float %20.63%
Short Ratio6.6
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.28% |
Yearly Dividend6.98
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.77%
DP-263.27%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-12.78%
Min EPS beat(2)-23.75%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.82%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-23.75%
Max EPS beat(4)6.55%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)2.98%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)4.3%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)4.61%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.27%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.27%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.81%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.56%
PT rev (1m)-9.28%
PT rev (3m)4.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-37.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)-26.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-25.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.36%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.62 | ||
| P/B | 2.3 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.68 |
EPS(TTM)11.04
EY11.58%
EPS(NY)8.31
Fwd EY8.71%
FCF(TTM)4.31
FCFY4.52%
OCF(TTM)11.06
OCFY11.6%
SpS277.74
BVpS41.49
TBVpS-66.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.88% | ||
| ROE | -6.34% | ||
| ROCE | 8.89% | ||
| ROIC | 6.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.66% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.72% | ||
| OM | 5.79% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 16.31% | ||
| FCFM | 1.55% |
ROA(3y)-2.69%
ROA(5y)1.2%
ROE(3y)-18.9%
ROE(5y)1.58%
ROIC(3y)9.41%
ROIC(5y)11.76%
ROICexc(3y)11.16%
ROICexc(5y)14.85%
ROICexgc(3y)43.05%
ROICexgc(5y)42.5%
ROCE(3y)10.83%
ROCE(5y)13.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-0.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y11.01%
ROICexc growth 3Y-23.7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.94%
OM growth 3Y-19.61%
OM growth 5Y-3.6%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-8.15%
GM growth 5Y-2.12%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 31.66 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.98 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.85 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.35 |
F-Score3
WACC8.74%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)135.84%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.19%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.81%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.58%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.04%
EPS 3Y-23%
EPS 5Y-5.33%
EPS Q2Q%-43.93%
EPS Next Y-43.88%
EPS Next 2Y-17.39%
EPS Next 3Y-1.03%
EPS Next 5Y8.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-16.06%
Revenue growth 3Y-8.93%
Revenue growth 5Y-4.05%
Sales Q2Q%-5.41%
Revenue Next Year-7.3%
Revenue Next 2Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 3Y-0.86%
Revenue Next 5Y1.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-8.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-26.79%
EBIT growth 5Y-7.5%
EBIT Next Year24.97%
EBIT Next 3Y17.52%
EBIT Next 5Y16.35%
FCF growth 1Y-60.1%
FCF growth 3Y-38.45%
FCF growth 5Y-11.22%
OCF growth 1Y-47.36%
OCF growth 3Y-27.3%
OCF growth 5Y-7.43%