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WINGSTOP INC (WING) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

259.08 USD
-3.89 (-1.48%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:09:02 PM
259.938 USD
+0.86 (+0.33%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:09:02 PM
Fundamental Rating

7

Overall WING gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WING against 132 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!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

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

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of WING (24.17%) is better than 96.97% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WING (21.53%) is better than 92.42% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WING is significantly above the industry average of 10.41%.
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 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 25.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 96.97% 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 27.31%, WING belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WING has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 86.10%, WING belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.97% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WING has been reduced compared to 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 3.86. This indicates that WING is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WING (3.86) is better than 84.85% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WING is 19.32, which is on the high side as it means it would take WING, 19.32 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 19.32, WING is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 19.32
Altman-Z 3.86
ROIC/WACC2.75
WACC7.84%
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 4.05 indicates that WING has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WING has a Current ratio of 4.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. WING outperforms 95.45% 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 95.45% 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 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 16.03%, which is quite good.
WING shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 38.27% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WING shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.56% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WING will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 16.08% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
EPS Next 5Y21.33%
Revenue Next Year15.34%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y17.66%
Revenue Next 5Y16.08%

3.3 Evolution

Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of 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.
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 65.10.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WING is on the same level as its industry peers.
WING's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.39, WING can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WING is valued a bit more expensive than 62.12% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. WING is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 65.1
Fwd PE 50.39
WING Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWING Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

77.27% 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 115.13
EV/EBITDA 38.71
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 an expensive valuation of the company.
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 22.02% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)7.52
PEG (5Y)1.7
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WING has a yearly dividend return of 0.55%, which is pretty low.
The stock price of WING dropped by -21.04% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
WING's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.38.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.55, WING pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%

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 18.31% of its income as dividend. This is a 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.
DP18.31%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
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

WINGSTOP INC

NASDAQ:WING (11/26/2025, 8:09:02 PM)

After market: 259.938 +0.86 (+0.33%)

259.08

-3.89 (-1.48%)

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 Owners114.59%
Inst Owner Change7.19%
Ins Owners0.63%
Ins Owner Change-6.23%
Market Cap7.20B
Revenue(TTM)682.98M
Net Income(TTM)174.26M
Analysts82.29
Price Target335.44 (29.47%)
Short Float %10.73%
Short Ratio3.1
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.55%
Yearly Dividend1
Dividend Growth(5Y)20.05%
DP18.31%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date11-21 2025-11-21 (0.3)
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)-19.57%
PT rev (3m)-17.75%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-8.79%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 65.1
Fwd PE 50.39
P/S 10.54
P/FCF 115.13
P/OCF 69.57
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 38.71
EPS(TTM)3.98
EY1.54%
EPS(NY)5.14
Fwd EY1.98%
FCF(TTM)2.25
FCFY0.87%
OCF(TTM)3.72
OCFY1.44%
SpS24.58
BVpS-25.28
TBVpS-29.31
PEG (NY)7.52
PEG (5Y)1.7
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 3.86
F-Score6
WACC7.84%
ROIC/WACC2.75
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 Y8.65%
EPS Next 2Y18.04%
EPS Next 3Y22.02%
EPS Next 5Y21.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.56%
Revenue growth 3Y30.36%
Revenue growth 5Y25.66%
Sales Q2Q%8.15%
Revenue Next Year15.34%
Revenue Next 2Y17.2%
Revenue Next 3Y17.66%
Revenue Next 5Y16.08%
EBIT growth 1Y20.86%
EBIT growth 3Y33.33%
EBIT growth 5Y31.17%
EBIT Next Year45.86%
EBIT Next 3Y29.14%
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

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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 8.65% in the next year.