World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:WWE - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US98156Q1085 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Overall WWE gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated WWE against 71 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. WWE has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. WWE has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. These ratings would make WWE suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WWE was profitable.
WWE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WWE has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WWE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WWE (11.22%) is better than 96.05% of its industry peers.
WWE's Return On Equity of 18.60% is amongst the best of the industry. WWE outperforms 94.74% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 15.06%, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
WWE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 18.26%. This is significantly below the industry average of 23.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.22% | ||
| ROE | 18.6% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% |
ROA(3y)13.11%
ROA(5y)12.26%
ROE(3y)39.69%
ROE(5y)35.71%
ROIC(3y)18.26%
ROIC(5y)16.38%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WWE (12.64%) is better than 90.79% of its industry peers.
WWE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 19.58%, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.79% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWE has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 19.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y21.29%
OM growth 5Y18.38%
PM growth 3Y23.56%
PM growth 5Y30.06%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WWE is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WWE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WWE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 10.45 indicates that WWE is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 10.45, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.68% of the companies in the same industry.
WWE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.58. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WWE would need 7.58 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.58, WWE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.63% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that WWE is not too dependend on debt financing.
WWE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWE outperforms 56.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.58 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.45 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC8.9%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.78 indicates that WWE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.78, WWE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
WWE has a Quick Ratio of 3.76. This indicates that WWE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WWE (3.76) is better than 81.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.76 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.00% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WWE shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 32.48% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 8.97% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WWE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y44.42%
EPS 5Y32.48%
EPS Q2Q%54.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.97%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%25.06%
3.2 Future
WWE is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.93% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y1.85%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.93%
Revenue Next Year4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y9.6%
Revenue Next 5Y7.73%
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 39.01, the valuation of WWE can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WWE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.32% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WWE to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.82), we can say WWE is valued expensively.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 31.63, the valuation of WWE can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WWE is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WWE is on the same level as its industry peers.
71.05% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WWE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 158.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.18 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
WWE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWE's earnings are expected to grow with 20.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)21.04
PEG (5Y)1.2
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.48%, WWE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
WWE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.63. WWE pays more dividend than 86.84% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, WWE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WWE decreases each year by -0.11%.
WWE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WWE has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.11%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
WWE pays out 21.61% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP21.61%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
100.65
+2.6 (+2.65%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.37B
Analysts78.57
Price Target115.83 (15.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.48% |
Yearly Dividend0.48
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.11%
DP21.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.42%
Max EPS beat(2)16.85%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.69%
Max EPS beat(4)28.23%
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.47%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.08%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.86%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.54%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)7.01%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-0.2%
PT rev (3m)0.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.96%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 31.63 | ||
| P/S | 6.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 158.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 31.84 | ||
| P/B | 9.21 | ||
| P/tB | 9.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 23.18 |
EPS(TTM)2.58
EY2.56%
EPS(NY)3.18
Fwd EY3.16%
FCF(TTM)0.63
FCFY0.63%
OCF(TTM)3.16
OCFY3.14%
SpS16.09
BVpS10.93
TBVpS10.8
PEG (NY)21.04
PEG (5Y)1.2
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.22% | ||
| ROE | 18.6% | ||
| ROCE | 20% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.04% | ||
| ROICexgc | 25.39% | ||
| OM | 19.58% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.64% | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)13.11%
ROA(5y)12.26%
ROE(3y)39.69%
ROE(5y)35.71%
ROIC(3y)18.26%
ROIC(5y)16.38%
ROICexc(3y)35.61%
ROICexc(5y)34.79%
ROICexgc(3y)36.7%
ROICexgc(5y)37.05%
ROCE(3y)30.05%
ROCE(5y)28.36%
ROICexcg growth 3Y28.39%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y28.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.36%
OM growth 3Y21.29%
OM growth 5Y18.38%
PM growth 3Y23.56%
PM growth 5Y30.06%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.58 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 248.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 15.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 31.19% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | 10.45 |
F-Score5
WACC8.9%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)96.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)82.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.3%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.51%
Profit Quality(3y)122.33%
Profit Quality(5y)118.05%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)0%
EPS 3Y44.42%
EPS 5Y32.48%
EPS Q2Q%54.24%
EPS Next Y1.85%
EPS Next 2Y12.15%
EPS Next 3Y20.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.97%
Revenue growth 3Y10.38%
Revenue growth 5Y10.03%
Sales Q2Q%25.06%
Revenue Next Year4.64%
Revenue Next 2Y6.34%
Revenue Next 3Y9.6%
Revenue Next 5Y7.73%
EBIT growth 1Y-14.68%
EBIT growth 3Y33.88%
EBIT growth 5Y30.25%
EBIT Next Year35.87%
EBIT Next 3Y26.93%
EBIT Next 5Y18.62%
FCF growth 1Y-77.46%
FCF growth 3Y33.71%
FCF growth 5Y11.83%
OCF growth 1Y1.63%
OCF growth 3Y38.83%
OCF growth 5Y27.51%