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WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:WTFC - US97650W1080 - Common Stock

129.04 USD
+2.94 (+2.33%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:02:28 PM
129.04 USD
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After Hours: 10/24/2025, 8:02:28 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, WTFC scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WTFC was compared to 390 industry peers in the Banks industry. WTFC has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WTFC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WTFC had positive earnings in the past year.
WTFC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WTFC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years WTFC 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

1.2 Ratios

WTFC has a Return On Assets of 1.03%. This is in the better half of the industry: WTFC outperforms 67.26% of its industry peers.
WTFC has a Return On Equity of 9.85%. This is in the better half of the industry: WTFC outperforms 63.94% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 9.85%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.89%
ROE(3y)10.52%
ROE(5y)9.58%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
WTFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWTFC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2 4 6 8 10

1.3 Margins

With a decent Profit Margin value of 27.72%, WTFC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTFC has grown nicely.
WTFC does not have Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.72%
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y2.05%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
WTFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWTFC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

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.
WTFC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WTFC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WTFC Yearly Shares OutstandingWTFC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WTFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWTFC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20B 40B 60B

2.2 Solvency

The Debt to FCF ratio of WTFC is 1.41, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WTFC, only 1.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WTFC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.41) than 60.36% of its industry peers.
WTFC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WTFC has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.41
Altman-Z N/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC14.81%
WTFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWTFC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 13.93% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WTFC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 11.32% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.87% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WTFC shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.88% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.93%
EPS 3Y10.85%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%12.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.87%
Revenue growth 3Y12.72%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%13.33%

3.2 Future

WTFC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.93% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WTFC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.83% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1B 2B 3B
WTFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWTFC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.86, the valuation of WTFC can be described as very reasonable.
WTFC's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, WTFC is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.89, which indicates a very decent valuation of WTFC.
WTFC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.99. WTFC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.86
Fwd PE 10.89
WTFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTFC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

WTFC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WTFC is cheaper than 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.38
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)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.05
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

WTFC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.59%.
WTFC's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.53.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WTFC is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%

5.2 History

The dividend of WTFC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.46%!
WTFC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)14.46%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
WTFC Yearly Dividends per shareWTFC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

WTFC pays out 21.72% 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.
DP21.72%
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.93%
WTFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWTFC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B
WTFC Dividend Payout.WTFC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WTFC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP

NASDAQ:WTFC (10/24/2025, 8:02:28 PM)

After market: 129.04 0 (0%)

129.04

+2.94 (+2.33%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupBanks
GICS IndustryBanks
Earnings (Last)10-20 2025-10-20/amc
Earnings (Next)01-19 2026-01-19/amc
Inst Owners98.08%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners1.16%
Ins Owner Change-0.42%
Market Cap8.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.45B
Net Income(TTM)711.97M
Analysts84
Price Target159.05 (23.26%)
Short Float %1.83%
Short Ratio2.67
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.59%
Yearly Dividend2.24
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.46%
DP21.72%
Div Incr Years11
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date08-07 2025-08-07 (0.5)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.69%
Min EPS beat(2)5.19%
Max EPS beat(2)6.2%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2.97%
Min EPS beat(4)-3.37%
Max EPS beat(4)6.2%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.02%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.42%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)1.75%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.02%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.4%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.92%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.4%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.34%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.5%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.7%
PT rev (1m)1.46%
PT rev (3m)12.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.95%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.4%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.86
Fwd PE 10.89
P/S 3.36
P/FCF 10.38
P/OCF 9.84
P/B 1.2
P/tB 1.37
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)10.88
EY8.43%
EPS(NY)11.85
Fwd EY9.18%
FCF(TTM)12.43
FCFY9.63%
OCF(TTM)13.12
OCFY10.16%
SpS38.36
BVpS107.93
TBVpS94.35
PEG (NY)1.28
PEG (5Y)1.05
Graham Number162.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.03%
ROE 9.85%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 27.72%
GM N/A
FCFM 32.4%
ROA(3y)1%
ROA(5y)0.89%
ROE(3y)10.52%
ROE(5y)9.58%
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 3Y2.05%
PM growth 5Y2.75%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.16
Debt/FCF 1.41
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 39.89%
Cap/Sales 1.79%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 116.88%
Current Ratio N/A
Quick Ratio N/A
Altman-Z N/A
F-Score7
WACC14.81%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)68.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)65.56%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.1%
Profit Quality(3y)162.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.93%
EPS 3Y10.85%
EPS 5Y11.32%
EPS Q2Q%12.55%
EPS Next Y9.3%
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.93%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.87%
Revenue growth 3Y12.72%
Revenue growth 5Y10.88%
Sales Q2Q%13.33%
Revenue Next Year10.2%
Revenue Next 2Y8.08%
Revenue Next 3Y7.83%
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 1Y-9.61%
FCF growth 3Y-16.04%
FCF growth 5Y28.13%
OCF growth 1Y-8.52%
OCF growth 3Y-13.91%
OCF growth 5Y22.09%

WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP / WTFC FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP?

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


What is the valuation status for WTFC stock?

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


Can you provide the profitability details for WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP?

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


What is the expected EPS growth for WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) is expected to grow by 9.3% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WTFC stock?

The dividend rating of WINTRUST FINANCIAL CORP (WTFC) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.72%.