WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:WTFC • US97650W1080

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This WTFC fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WTFC Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WTFC had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WTFC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WTFC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years WTFC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WTFC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWTFC 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 2025 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WTFC (1.09%) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
  • WTFC's Return On Equity of 10.67% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WTFC outperforms 64.72% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.09%
ROE 10.67%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)0.99%
ROE(3y)10.73%
ROE(5y)10.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WTFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWTFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

  • With a decent Profit Margin value of 28.40%, WTFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTFC has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for WTFC so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.4%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.87%
PM growth 5Y11.44%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WTFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWTFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

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2. WTFC Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WTFC does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WTFC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WTFC has more shares outstanding
  • WTFC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WTFC Yearly Shares OutstandingWTFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M
WTFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWTFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WTFC is 1.20, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WTFC, only 1.20 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.20, WTFC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WTFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • WTFC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 1.2
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC13.88%
WTFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWTFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
WTFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWTFC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. WTFC Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WTFC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.57%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 19.49% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has grown by 11.23% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing by 10.64% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.57%
EPS 3Y12.53%
EPS 5Y19.49%
EPS Q2Q%19.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.69%
Revenue growth 5Y10.64%
Sales Q2Q%11.85%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WTFC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.91% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.81% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.02%
Revenue Next 2Y7.17%
Revenue Next 3Y6.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WTFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWTFC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B
WTFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWTFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 5 10

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4. WTFC Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WTFC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.00.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WTFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.87. WTFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • WTFC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.68.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WTFC is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • WTFC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 11.68
WTFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WTFC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WTFC is cheaper than 61.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.58
EV/EBITDA N/A
WTFC Per share dataWTFC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.67
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%

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5. WTFC Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WTFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • WTFC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.54.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WTFC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WTFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.19%!
  • WTFC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WTFC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.19%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
WTFC Yearly Dividends per shareWTFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • WTFC pays out 21.88% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
  • WTFC's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP21.88%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
WTFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWTFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M -500M 1B
WTFC Dividend Payout.WTFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WTFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WTFC Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP

NASDAQ:WTFC (4/17/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 148.41 +0.24 (+0.16%)

148.17

+2.93 (+2.02%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)01-20
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners96.51%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners1.21%
Ins Owner Change2.32%
Market Cap9.97B
Revenue(TTM)2.73B
Net Income(TTM)774.15M
Analysts81.05
Price Target175.78 (18.63%)
Short Float %3.27%
Short Ratio4.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%
Yearly Dividend2.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.19%
DP21.88%
Div Incr Years12
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date02-05
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.81%
Min EPS beat(2)1.7%
Max EPS beat(2)5.91%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)4.75%
Min EPS beat(4)1.7%
Max EPS beat(4)6.2%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)3.83%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)1.11%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.23%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.8%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.01%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.81%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.02%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.01%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.89%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.3%
Revenue beat(16)2
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.97%
PT rev (1m)0.28%
PT rev (3m)9.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)4.91%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.08%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13
Fwd PE 11.68
P/S 3.66
P/FCF 11.58
P/OCF 10.95
P/B 1.37
P/tB 1.57
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)11.4
EY7.69%
EPS(NY)12.69
Fwd EY8.56%
FCF(TTM)12.79
FCFY8.63%
OCF(TTM)13.53
OCFY9.13%
SpS40.52
BVpS107.9
TBVpS94.59
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)0.67
Graham Number166.365 (12.28%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.09%
ROE 10.67%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 28.4%
GM N/A
FCFM 31.56%
ROA(3y)1.06%
ROA(5y)0.99%
ROE(3y)10.73%
ROE(5y)10.39%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y4.87%
PM growth 5Y11.44%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 1.2
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 42.05%
Cap/Sales 1.83%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 111.14%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score8
WACC13.88%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)60.92%
Cap/Depr(5y)60.78%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.69%
Profit Quality(3y)107.93%
Profit Quality(5y)168.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.57%
EPS 3Y12.53%
EPS 5Y19.49%
EPS Q2Q%19.77%
EPS Next Y11.31%
EPS Next 2Y10.09%
EPS Next 3Y8.91%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.23%
Revenue growth 3Y11.69%
Revenue growth 5Y10.64%
Sales Q2Q%11.85%
Revenue Next Year8.02%
Revenue Next 2Y7.17%
Revenue Next 3Y6.81%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1YN/A
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y35.38%
FCF growth 3Y-13.33%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y26.16%
OCF growth 3Y-12.84%
OCF growth 5YN/A

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP / WTFC Fundamental Analysis FAQ

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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WTFC.


What is the valuation status of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of WTFC stock?

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What is the financial health of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) stock?

The financial health rating of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) is expected to grow by 11.31% in the next year.