World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:WWE • US98156Q1085

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

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, WWE scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWE was compared to 80 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. WWE has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. WWE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


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1. WWE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WWE had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WWE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WWE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWWE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.22%, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.05% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Equity of WWE (18.60%) is better than 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.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WWE is significantly above the industry average of 7.34%.
Industry RankSector 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%
WWE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWWE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

  • WWE's Profit Margin of 12.64% is amongst the best of the industry. WWE outperforms 90.79% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WWE has grown nicely.
  • WWE has a Operating Margin of 19.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WWE outperforms 90.79% of its industry peers.
  • WWE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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
WWE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWWE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 10 20 30 40

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2. WWE Health Analysis

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
  • The debt/assets ratio for WWE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WWE Yearly Shares OutstandingWWE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M
WWE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWWE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

  • WWE has an Altman-Z score of 10.45. This indicates that WWE is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of WWE (10.45) is better than 98.68% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • WWE's Debt to FCF ratio of 7.58 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWE outperforms 77.63% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that WWE is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • WWE's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.43 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWE outperforms 56.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.43
Debt/FCF 7.58
Altman-Z 10.45
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC8.9%
WWE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWWE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

2.3 Liquidity

  • WWE has a Current Ratio of 3.78. This indicates that WWE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting 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.
  • A Quick Ratio of 3.76 indicates that WWE has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.76, WWE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.58% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.78
Quick Ratio 3.76
WWE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWWE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 200M 400M 600M

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3. WWE Growth Analysis

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.
  • WWE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.97%.
  • WWE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.03% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.93% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
WWE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWWE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
WWE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWWE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. WWE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 39.01, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWE.
  • 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.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.25, WWE is valued a bit more expensive.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 31.63, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WWE.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWE indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWE is cheaper than 67.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWE to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.39), we can say WWE is valued slightly more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 39.01
Fwd PE 31.63
WWE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWWE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WWE's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WWE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 158.69
EV/EBITDA 23.18
WWE Per share dataWWE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WWE does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • 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%

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5. WWE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.48%, WWE is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 7.42, WWE pays a better dividend. On top of this WWE pays more dividend than 86.84% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.48, WWE pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.48%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WWE decreases each year by -0.11%.
  • WWE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
WWE Yearly Dividends per shareWWE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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%
WWE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWWE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
WWE Dividend Payout.WWE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WWE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WWE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

World Wrestling Entertainment

NYSE:WWE (9/11/2023, 8:04:00 PM)

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+2.6 (+2.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
Earnings (Last)08-02
Earnings (Next)10-31
Inst Owners0%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.73%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap8.37B
Revenue(TTM)1.34B
Net Income(TTM)169.13M
Analysts78.57
Price Target115.83 (15.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y28.39%
ROICexgc 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 RankSector 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%

World Wrestling Entertainment / WWE FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WWE stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to WWE.


Can you provide the valuation status for World Wrestling Entertainment?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) stock?

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the valuation of World Wrestling Entertainment based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is 39.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 9.21.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WWE stock?

The dividend rating of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 21.61%.