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WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:WING - US9741551033 - Common Stock

253.59 USD
+1.75 (+0.69%)
Last: 9/30/2025, 12:32:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, WING scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WING was compared to 135 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 could make WING a good candidate for growth and quality investing.


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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.
WING had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

1.2 Ratios

WING has a Return On Assets of 24.22%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 97.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WING (20.28%) is better than 92.59% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WING is significantly above the industry average of 15.67%.
Industry RankSector 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%
WING Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWING Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80 -100

1.3 Margins

WING has a Profit Margin of 25.61%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 97.78% of its industry peers.
WING's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 26.01%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 92.59% 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 96.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WING has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
WING Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWING Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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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.
WING has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WING Yearly Shares OutstandingWING Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

WING has an Altman-Z score of 3.81. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.81, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.74% 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WING (21.64) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 21.64
Altman-Z 3.81
ROIC/WACC2.39
WACC8.48%
WING Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWING Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 4.37 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 4.37, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Quick ratio of WING (4.37) is better than 96.30% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 4.37
Quick Ratio 4.37
WING Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWING Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 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.
WING shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 22.74%.
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 22.64% 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 Y10.49%
EPS Next 2Y19.15%
EPS Next 3Y22.84%
EPS Next 5Y22.64%
Revenue Next Year16.4%
Revenue Next 2Y17.88%
Revenue Next 3Y18.22%
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.
WING Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWING Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 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

WING is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 67.27.
WING's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 48.41, the valuation of WING can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
WING is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 67.27
Fwd PE 48.41
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 76.30% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 126.89
EV/EBITDA 40.55
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 22.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)6.41
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y19.15%
EPS Next 3Y22.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WING has a yearly dividend return of 0.39%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of WING has falen by -23.05%. 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 comparable with the industry average which is at 6.83.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.39, WING pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.39%

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.
The dividend of WING decreased 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

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 2Y19.15%
EPS Next 3Y22.84%
WING Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWING Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

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WINGSTOP INC

NASDAQ:WING (9/30/2025, 12:32:15 PM)

253.59

+1.75 (+0.69%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)07-30 2025-07-30/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-28 2025-10-28/bmo
Inst Owners114.59%
Inst Owner Change3.45%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-3%
Market Cap7.08B
Analysts82.42
Price Target417.06 (64.46%)
Short Float %9.98%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.39%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
DP18.32%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date08-15 2025-08-15 (0.3)
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)2.27%
PT rev (3m)17.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.28%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.11%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.19%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 67.27
Fwd PE 48.41
P/S 10.57
P/FCF 126.89
P/OCF 65.17
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 40.55
EPS(TTM)3.77
EY1.49%
EPS(NY)5.24
Fwd EY2.07%
FCF(TTM)2
FCFY0.79%
OCF(TTM)3.89
OCFY1.53%
SpS23.99
BVpS-24.57
TBVpS-28.58
PEG (NY)6.41
PEG (5Y)1.76
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.81
F-Score6
WACC8.48%
ROIC/WACC2.39
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 Y10.49%
EPS Next 2Y19.15%
EPS Next 3Y22.84%
EPS Next 5Y22.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.74%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year16.4%
Revenue Next 2Y17.88%
Revenue Next 3Y18.22%
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 5Y24.03%
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%