WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:WING - Nasdaq - US9741551033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall WING gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WING against 131 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. These ratings would make WING suitable for growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WING had positive earnings in the past year.
WING had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WING has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WING always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WING has a better Return On Assets (24.22%) than 97.71% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.28%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
WING had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 22.46%. This is significantly above the industry average of 15.91%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.22% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 20.28% |
ROA(3y)15.41%
ROA(5y)14.87%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)22.46%
ROIC(5y)23.45%
1.3 Margins
WING's Profit Margin of 25.61% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 98.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WING has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.01%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.84% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WING has grown nicely.
WING's Gross Margin of 85.83% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 97.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WING has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.61% | ||
| GM | 85.83% |
OM growth 3Y2.28%
OM growth 5Y4.38%
PM growth 3Y4.75%
PM growth 5Y11.1%
GM growth 3Y2.72%
GM growth 5Y1.69%
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WING has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WING has less shares outstanding
WING has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.70 indicates that WING is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.70, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.73% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WING is 21.64, which is on the high side as it means it would take WING, 21.64 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WING's Debt to FCF ratio of 21.64 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WING outperforms 45.80% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.7 |
ROIC/WACC2.24
WACC9.04%
2.3 Liquidity
WING has a Current Ratio of 4.37. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WING has a Current ratio of 4.37. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 96.18% of its industry peers.
WING has a Quick Ratio of 4.37. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WING's Quick ratio of 4.37 is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 96.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.36% 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
Looking at the last year, WING shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 22.74%.
WING shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.66% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.36%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%7.53%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.74%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WING will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.66% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WING will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 17.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.32%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y20.51%
EPS Next 5Y21.66%
Revenue Next Year15.83%
Revenue Next 2Y16.96%
Revenue Next 3Y17.17%
Revenue Next 5Y17.38%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 90.61 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WING.
WING's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WING is more expensive than 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.93, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WING is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 67.56.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.89% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WING's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 35.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 90.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 77.10% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WING's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 170.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 50.93 |
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 20.51% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)12.38
PEG (5Y)2.37
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y20.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.35%, WING is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
WING's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.00.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, WING's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WING grows each year by 20.05%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
WING pays out 18.32% of its income as dividend. This is a 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.
DP18.32%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y20.51%
NASDAQ:WING (8/15/2025, 11:10:58 AM)
341.6
+16.01 (+4.92%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners111.82%
Inst Owner Change0.67%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change10.88%
Market Cap9.53B
Analysts82.42
Price Target407.81 (19.38%)
Short Float %6.03%
Short Ratio2.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.35% |
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
DP18.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)12.88%
Min EPS beat(2)12.57%
Max EPS beat(2)13.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)4.59%
Min EPS beat(4)-9.66%
Max EPS beat(4)13.19%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)12.15%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)16.79%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.86%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.41%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.06%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.55%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.41%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.51%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.96%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.71%
PT rev (1m)15.19%
PT rev (3m)30.27%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.86%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.59%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.09%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.7%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 90.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 67.56 | ||
| P/S | 14.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 170.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 87.72 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 50.93 |
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY1.1%
EPS(NY)5.06
Fwd EY1.48%
FCF(TTM)2
FCFY0.59%
OCF(TTM)3.89
OCFY1.14%
SpS24.01
BVpS-24.59
TBVpS-28.6
PEG (NY)12.38
PEG (5Y)2.37
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 24.22% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 27.36% | ||
| ROIC | 20.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 31.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 43.51% | ||
| OM | 26.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.61% | ||
| GM | 85.83% | ||
| FCFM | 8.33% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-10.66%
ROICexcg 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 226.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 54.99% | ||
| Profit Quality | 32.53% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.7 |
F-Score6
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC2.24
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)16.36%
EPS 3Y39.82%
EPS 5Y38.27%
EPS Q2Q%7.53%
EPS Next Y7.32%
EPS Next 2Y17.06%
EPS Next 3Y20.51%
EPS Next 5Y21.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.74%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year15.83%
Revenue Next 2Y16.96%
Revenue Next 3Y17.17%
Revenue Next 5Y17.38%
EBIT growth 1Y19.51%
EBIT growth 3Y33.33%
EBIT growth 5Y31.17%
EBIT Next Year45.86%
EBIT Next 3Y28.95%
EBIT Next 5Y23.53%
FCF growth 1Y-16.11%
FCF growth 3Y71.75%
FCF growth 5Y45.71%
OCF growth 1Y14.67%
OCF growth 3Y47.74%
OCF growth 5Y32.51%