WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:WING • US9741551033

247.21 USD
+7.01 (+2.92%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
245.5 USD
-1.71 (-0.69%)
After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:00:02 PM
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Fundamental Rating

7

Overall WING gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WING against 125 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. WING scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. WING shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes WING very considerable for growth and quality investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WING was profitable.
  • In the past year WING had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WING has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WING always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WING Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWING 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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 25.13%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.80% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WING has a Return On Invested Capital of 23.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 92.80% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.81%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.13%
ROE N/A
ROIC 23.15%
ROA(3y)19.63%
ROA(5y)17.7%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.65%
ROIC(5y)22.96%
WING Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWING Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

  • WING's Profit Margin of 25.01% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 96.80% of its industry peers.
  • WING's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WING has a Operating Margin of 27.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 93.60% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WING has grown nicely.
  • WING's Gross Margin of 86.22% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 97.60% of its industry peers.
  • WING's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.58%
PM (TTM) 25.01%
GM 86.22%
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y19.11%
PM growth 5Y21.71%
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y1.63%
WING Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWING Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WING is creating value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WING has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • WING has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • WING has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WING Yearly Shares OutstandingWING Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
WING Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWING Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.54 indicates that WING is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WING has a Altman-Z score of 3.54. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 82.40% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WING is 11.45, which is on the high side as it means it would take WING, 11.45 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WING has a Debt to FCF ratio of 11.45. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WING outperforms 53.60% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.45
Altman-Z 3.54
ROIC/WACC2.94
WACC7.87%
WING Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWING Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WING has a Current Ratio of 3.26. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Current ratio value of 3.26, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.26 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • WING's Quick ratio of 3.26 is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 94.40% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 3.26
WING Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWING Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WING shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.57%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, WING shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 42.68% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.35% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • WING shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 22.87% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.57%
EPS 3Y30.4%
EPS 5Y42.68%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.35%
Revenue growth 3Y24.92%
Revenue growth 5Y22.87%
Sales Q2Q%8.57%

3.2 Future

  • WING is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.28% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WING will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.05% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.65%
EPS Next 2Y23.26%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%
EPS Next 5Y23.28%
Revenue Next Year17.24%
Revenue Next 2Y17.07%
Revenue Next 3Y17.26%
Revenue Next 5Y16.05%

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
WING Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWING Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
WING Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWING Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 5 10 15 20

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 60.59, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WING.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WING is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 51.06, the valuation of WING can be described as expensive.
  • WING's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WING is more expensive than 61.60% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.95. WING is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.59
Fwd PE 51.06
WING Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWING 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, WING is valued a bit more expensive than 78.40% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WING.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 65.04
EV/EBITDA 35.39
WING Per share dataWING EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20 -30

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 WING may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WING's earnings are expected to grow with 24.36% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.25
PEG (5Y)1.42
EPS Next 2Y23.26%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.44%, WING is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WING's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.10.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WING's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.44%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WING decreases each year by -26.93%.
  • WING has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • The dividend of WING decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WING Yearly Dividends per shareWING Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • WING pays out 18.58% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP18.58%
EPS Next 2Y23.26%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%
WING Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWING Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M
WING Dividend Payout.WING Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WING Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WINGSTOP INC

NASDAQ:WING (3/3/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 245.5 -1.71 (-0.69%)

247.21

+7.01 (+2.92%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)02-18
Earnings (Next)04-28
Inst Owners125.67%
Inst Owner Change0.64%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-0.76%
Market Cap6.87B
Revenue(TTM)696.85M
Net Income(TTM)174.27M
Analysts84
Price Target333.08 (34.74%)
Short Float %12.22%
Short Ratio4.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.44%
Yearly Dividend1.15
Dividend Growth(5Y)-26.93%
DP18.58%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date03-06
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)16.13%
Min EPS beat(2)15.05%
Max EPS beat(2)17.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)14.5%
Min EPS beat(4)12.57%
Max EPS beat(4)17.2%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)11.08%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)13.92%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)14.95%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.14%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.97%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.83%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.26%
PT rev (1m)-0.77%
PT rev (3m)-0.7%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.66%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.77%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.63%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.12%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 60.59
Fwd PE 51.06
P/S 9.86
P/FCF 65.04
P/OCF 44.88
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 35.39
EPS(TTM)4.08
EY1.65%
EPS(NY)4.84
Fwd EY1.96%
FCF(TTM)3.8
FCFY1.54%
OCF(TTM)5.51
OCFY2.23%
SpS25.08
BVpS-26.51
TBVpS-30.71
PEG (NY)3.25
PEG (5Y)1.42
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 25.13%
ROE N/A
ROCE 31.43%
ROIC 23.15%
ROICexc 34.12%
ROICexgc 47.46%
OM 27.58%
PM (TTM) 25.01%
GM 86.22%
FCFM 15.16%
ROA(3y)19.63%
ROA(5y)17.7%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)23.65%
ROIC(5y)22.96%
ROICexc(3y)37.81%
ROICexc(5y)36.93%
ROICexgc(3y)71.24%
ROICexgc(5y)83.71%
ROCE(3y)32.11%
ROCE(5y)31.17%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-21.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-21.78%
ROICexc growth 3Y-4.4%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.5%
OM growth 3Y1.6%
OM growth 5Y4.79%
PM growth 3Y19.11%
PM growth 5Y21.71%
GM growth 3Y1.98%
GM growth 5Y1.63%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 11.45
Debt/EBITDA 5.57
Cap/Depr 189.25%
Cap/Sales 6.81%
Interest Coverage 3.68
Cash Conversion 70.46%
Profit Quality 60.61%
Current Ratio 3.26
Quick Ratio 3.26
Altman-Z 3.54
F-Score6
WACC7.87%
ROIC/WACC2.94
Cap/Depr(3y)254.71%
Cap/Depr(5y)267.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.99%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.12%
Profit Quality(3y)90.97%
Profit Quality(5y)84.13%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.57%
EPS 3Y30.4%
EPS 5Y42.68%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y18.65%
EPS Next 2Y23.26%
EPS Next 3Y24.36%
EPS Next 5Y23.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.35%
Revenue growth 3Y24.92%
Revenue growth 5Y22.87%
Sales Q2Q%8.57%
Revenue Next Year17.24%
Revenue Next 2Y17.07%
Revenue Next 3Y17.26%
Revenue Next 5Y16.05%
EBIT growth 1Y15.34%
EBIT growth 3Y26.92%
EBIT growth 5Y28.76%
EBIT Next Year50.47%
EBIT Next 3Y28.7%
EBIT Next 5Y22.4%
FCF growth 1Y-0.05%
FCF growth 3Y26.4%
FCF growth 5Y12.17%
OCF growth 1Y-2.88%
OCF growth 3Y26.15%
OCF growth 5Y18.49%

WINGSTOP INC / WING FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WINGSTOP INC?

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


What is the valuation status for WING stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WINGSTOP INC (WING). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of WING stock?

WINGSTOP INC (WING) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WING stock?

The financial health rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 7 / 10.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WING stock?

The dividend rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.58%.