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WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:WING - US9741551033 - Common Stock

258.14 USD
-10.72 (-3.99%)
Last: 1/7/2026, 8:05:21 PM
256.99 USD
-1.15 (-0.45%)
Pre-Market: 1/8/2026, 5:51:44 AM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, WING scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WING was compared to 133 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 is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. These ratings would make WING suitable 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.
WING had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WING has always been profitable.
WING had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 24.17%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.99% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 21.53%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.39%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 24.17%
ROE N/A
ROIC 21.53%
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)14.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)23.45%
WING Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWING Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 25.51%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.99% of the companies in the same industry.
WING's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WING (27.31%) is better than 93.98% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WING has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WING (86.10%) is better than 96.99% of its industry peers.
WING's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 27.31%
PM (TTM) 25.51%
GM 86.1%
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y4.38%
PM growth 3Y4.75%
PM growth 5Y11.1%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
WING Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWING Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WING is creating value.
WING has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WING has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WING has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WING Yearly Shares OutstandingWING Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.85 indicates that WING is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.85, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.96% of the companies in the same industry.
WING has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.32. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WING would need 19.32 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 19.32, WING perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.32
Altman-Z 3.85
ROIC/WACC2.7
WACC7.99%
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 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.05 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WING (4.05) is better than 94.74% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 4.05 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WING has a better Quick ratio (4.05) than 94.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.05
Quick Ratio 4.05
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 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.03% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 38.27% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has grown by 15.56% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 25.66% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%23.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.33% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
WING is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.08% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
EPS Next 5Y21.33%
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y15.48%
Revenue Next 5Y16.08%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
WING Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWING Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 64.86 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WING.
WING's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. WING is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 52.75, WING can be considered very expensive at the moment.
60.15% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WING, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WING's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.57.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 64.86
Fwd PE 52.75
WING Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWING Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80 100

4.2 Price Multiples

78.20% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WING, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WING.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 114.71
EV/EBITDA 38.59
WING Per share dataWING EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 -10 20 -20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WING does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
WING has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WING's earnings are expected to grow with 19.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.57
PEG (5Y)1.69
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.50%, WING is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
WING's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.94.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, WING's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%

5.2 History

The dividend of WING is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 20.05%!
WING has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
WING has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
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 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

18.31% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WING. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WING is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.31%
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
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 50M 100M 150M
WING Dividend Payout.WING Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WING Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WINGSTOP INC

NASDAQ:WING (1/7/2026, 8:05:21 PM)

Premarket: 256.99 -1.15 (-0.45%)

258.14

-10.72 (-3.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-04 2025-11-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners125.67%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-4.52%
Market Cap7.17B
Revenue(TTM)682.98M
Net Income(TTM)174.26M
Analysts83.53
Price Target334.5 (29.58%)
Short Float %12.64%
Short Ratio3.87
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.5%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
DP18.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)14.12%
Min EPS beat(2)13.19%
Max EPS beat(2)15.05%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.77%
Min EPS beat(4)2.27%
Max EPS beat(4)15.05%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)10.2%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.23%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)12.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.53%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.06%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.23%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.32%
PT rev (1m)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-19.8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.53%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.45%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 64.86
Fwd PE 52.75
P/S 10.5
P/FCF 114.71
P/OCF 69.32
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 38.59
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY1.54%
EPS(NY)4.89
Fwd EY1.9%
FCF(TTM)2.25
FCFY0.87%
OCF(TTM)3.72
OCFY1.44%
SpS24.58
BVpS-25.28
TBVpS-29.31
PEG (NY)7.57
PEG (5Y)1.69
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 24.17%
ROE N/A
ROCE 29.05%
ROIC 21.53%
ROICexc 34.19%
ROICexgc 47.27%
OM 27.31%
PM (TTM) 25.51%
GM 86.1%
FCFM 9.16%
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)14.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)23.45%
ROICexc(3y)39.7%
ROICexc(5y)37%
ROICexgc(3y)90.29%
ROICexgc(5y)109.89%
ROCE(3y)30.29%
ROCE(5y)31.63%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.66%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y6.82%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.37%
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y4.38%
PM growth 3Y4.75%
PM growth 5Y11.1%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.32
Debt/EBITDA 5.73
Cap/Depr 166.85%
Cap/Sales 6%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 49.04%
Profit Quality 35.89%
Current Ratio 4.05
Quick Ratio 4.05
Altman-Z 3.85
F-Score6
WACC7.99%
ROIC/WACC2.7
Cap/Depr(3y)264.83%
Cap/Depr(5y)245.57%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.96%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.24%
Profit Quality(3y)103.72%
Profit Quality(5y)123.06%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.03%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%23.86%
EPS Next Y8.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.16%
EPS Next 3Y19.22%
EPS Next 5Y21.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
Revenue Next Year11.22%
Revenue Next 2Y14.5%
Revenue Next 3Y15.48%
Revenue Next 5Y16.08%
EBIT growth 1Y20.86%
EBIT growth 3Y33.33%
EBIT growth 5Y31.17%
EBIT Next Year43.2%
EBIT Next 3Y25.71%
EBIT Next 5Y21.66%
FCF growth 1Y-14.97%
FCF growth 3Y71.75%
FCF growth 5Y45.71%
OCF growth 1Y-3.12%
OCF growth 3Y47.74%
OCF growth 5Y32.51%

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 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 18.31%.