WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:WING - US9741551033 - Common Stock
213.5 USD
-3.13 (-1.44%)
Taking everything into account, WING scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WING was compared to 132 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. WING has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. WING shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. With these ratings, WING could be worth investigating further 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
The Return On Assets of WING (24.22%) is better than 97.73% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 20.28%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.72%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 25.61%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.73% of the companies in the same industry.
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 92.42% of the companies in the same industry.
WING's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WING's Gross Margin of 85.83% is amongst the best of the industry. WING outperforms 96.97% 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
WING has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WING has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.39 indicates that WING is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
WING has a better Altman-Z score (3.39) than 79.55% of its industry peers.
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 45.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 21.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC2.6
WACC7.79%
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 better Current ratio (4.37) than 95.45% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 4.37, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 4.37 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WING shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 16.36%, 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 38.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 22.74% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, WING shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.66% on average per year.
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 22.68% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 17.44% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y9.59%
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y22.43%
EPS Next 5Y22.68%
Revenue Next Year15.85%
Revenue Next 2Y17.55%
Revenue Next 3Y17.92%
Revenue Next 5Y17.44%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 56.63, WING can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WING is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.11, WING is valued quite expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.06 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WING.
WING's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.55. WING is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WING indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WING is more expensive than 78.03% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WING.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 106.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.57 |
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 22.43% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)5.91
PEG (5Y)1.48
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y22.43%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, WING is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of WING has falen by -40.23%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
WING's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 4.12.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, WING's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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.
The dividend of WING decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
18.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WING. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
WING's earnings are growing around the same pace than its dividend. As long as the earnings growth is kept the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.32%
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y22.43%
NASDAQ:WING (11/3/2025, 12:41:49 PM)
213.5
-3.13 (-1.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners114.59%
Inst Owner Change-1.37%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-3.12%
Market Cap5.96B
Revenue(TTM)669.74M
Net Income(TTM)171.51M
Analysts82.42
Price Target377.56 (76.84%)
Short Float %12.78%
Short Ratio4.3
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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)-9.47%
PT rev (3m)4.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.88%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.74%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 56.63 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.06 | ||
| P/S | 8.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 106.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 54.86 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.57 |
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY1.77%
EPS(NY)5.2
Fwd EY2.44%
FCF(TTM)2
FCFY0.94%
OCF(TTM)3.89
OCFY1.82%
SpS23.99
BVpS-24.57
TBVpS-28.58
PEG (NY)5.91
PEG (5Y)1.48
Graham NumberN/A
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%
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 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 | 3.39 |
F-Score6
WACC7.79%
ROIC/WACC2.6
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 Y9.59%
EPS Next 2Y18.71%
EPS Next 3Y22.43%
EPS Next 5Y22.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.74%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year15.85%
Revenue Next 2Y17.55%
Revenue Next 3Y17.92%
Revenue Next 5Y17.44%
EBIT growth 1Y19.51%
EBIT growth 3Y33.33%
EBIT growth 5Y31.17%
EBIT Next Year45.86%
EBIT Next 3Y29.14%
EBIT Next 5Y24.05%
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%
WINGSTOP INC / WING FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WING.
What is the valuation status of WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WINGSTOP INC (WING). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
WINGSTOP INC (WING) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of WINGSTOP INC (WING) stock?
The financial health rating of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WINGSTOP INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WINGSTOP INC (WING) is expected to grow by 9.59% in the next year.