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WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WWW - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US9780971035 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

17.06  -0.29 (-1.67%)

After market: 16.15 -0.91 (-5.33%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, WWW scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WWW was compared to 48 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WWW while its profitability can be described as average. WWW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally WWW also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

WWW had positive earnings in the past year.
WWW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WWW reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
WWW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
WWW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWWW 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 100M -100M 200M -200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.23%, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
WWW's Return On Equity of 22.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 77.08% of its industry peers.
WWW's Return On Invested Capital of 7.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WWW outperforms 52.08% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WWW is significantly below the industry average of 13.51%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.81%) for WWW is above the 3 year average (4.86%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE 22.92%
ROIC 7.81%
ROA(3y)-2.24%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-19.36%
ROE(5y)-14.37%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
WWW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWWW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.02%, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
WWW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WWW has a Operating Margin of 6.69%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWW outperforms 45.83% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WWW has declined.
WWW's Gross Margin of 44.85% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WWW is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWW has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) 4.02%
GM 44.85%
OM growth 3Y-3.46%
OM growth 5Y-5.06%
PM growth 3Y-1.91%
PM growth 5Y-13.78%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
WWW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWWW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WWW has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
WWW has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WWW has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WWW has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WWW Yearly Shares OutstandingWWW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
WWW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWWW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.71 indicates that WWW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WWW has a Altman-Z score (2.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WWW is 6.42, which is on the high side as it means it would take WWW, 6.42 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.42, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.83% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.26 is on the high side and indicates that WWW has dependencies on debt financing.
WWW has a Debt to Equity ratio of 2.26. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WWW underperforms 85.42% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF 6.42
Altman-Z 2.71
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC9.94%
WWW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWWW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

WWW has a Current Ratio of 1.26. This is a normal value and indicates that WWW is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WWW has a Current ratio of 1.26. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WWW underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.77 indicates that WWW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.77, WWW is doing worse than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.77
WWW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWWW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 10300.00% over the past year.
WWW shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -16.78% yearly.
The Revenue for WWW has decreased by -13.05% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, WWW shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -5.05% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10300%
EPS 3Y-24.33%
EPS 5Y-16.78%
EPS Q2Q%260%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.05%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%

3.2 Future

WWW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 27.86% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.53%
EPS Next 2Y22.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
WWW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWWW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
WWW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWWW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.40, WWW is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WWW.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. WWW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.47, which indicates a correct valuation of WWW.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.15, WWW is valued a bit cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.4
Fwd PE 12.47
WWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWWW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WWW is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WWW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWW is cheaper than 64.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.48
EV/EBITDA 13.05
WWW Per share dataWWW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
WWW's earnings are expected to grow with 27.86% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y22.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.86%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.31%, WWW has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.63.
WWW's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of WWW grows each year by 11.30%, which is quite nice.
WWW has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WWW has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years33
WWW Yearly Dividends per shareWWW Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 0 0 0 0

5.3 Sustainability

WWW pays out 46.21% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
WWW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP46.21%
EPS Next 2Y22.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.86%
WWW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWWW Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M 200M -200M
WWW Dividend Payout.WWW Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WWW Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC

NYSE:WWW (5/30/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 16.15 -0.91 (-5.33%)

17.06

-0.29 (-1.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/bmo
Inst Owners102.89%
Inst Owner Change6.7%
Ins Owners1.49%
Ins Owner Change5.6%
Market Cap1.38B
Analysts80
Price Target19.38 (13.6%)
Short Float %9.82%
Short Ratio4.76
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.31%
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
DP46.21%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years33
Ex-Date07-01 2025-07-01 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)32.71%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(2)65.78%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)30.98%
Min EPS beat(4)-0.37%
Max EPS beat(4)65.78%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)109.59%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)146.67%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)112.36%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.61%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.17%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.42%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.4%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.11%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.24%
PT rev (1m)-16.99%
PT rev (3m)-25%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.25%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.96%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.45%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.51%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 16.4
Fwd PE 12.47
P/S 0.78
P/FCF 12.48
P/OCF 10.36
P/B 4.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 13.05
EPS(TTM)1.04
EY6.1%
EPS(NY)1.37
Fwd EY8.02%
FCF(TTM)1.37
FCFY8.01%
OCF(TTM)1.65
OCFY9.66%
SpS21.87
BVpS3.83
TBVpS-3.99
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.23%
ROE 22.92%
ROCE 10.46%
ROIC 7.81%
ROICexc 8.53%
ROICexgc 18.76%
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) 4.02%
GM 44.85%
FCFM 6.25%
ROA(3y)-2.24%
ROA(5y)-2.11%
ROE(3y)-19.36%
ROE(5y)-14.37%
ROIC(3y)4.86%
ROIC(5y)5.01%
ROICexc(3y)5.42%
ROICexc(5y)5.66%
ROICexgc(3y)12.05%
ROICexgc(5y)14.97%
ROCE(3y)6.88%
ROCE(5y)6.81%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.91%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.04%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.13%
OM growth 3Y-3.46%
OM growth 5Y-5.06%
PM growth 3Y-1.91%
PM growth 5Y-13.78%
GM growth 3Y1.45%
GM growth 5Y1.85%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.26
Debt/FCF 6.42
Debt/EBITDA 4.88
Cap/Depr 90.08%
Cap/Sales 1.28%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 92.9%
Profit Quality 155.62%
Current Ratio 1.26
Quick Ratio 0.77
Altman-Z 2.71
F-Score6
WACC9.94%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)74.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)61.72%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.89%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)10300%
EPS 3Y-24.33%
EPS 5Y-16.78%
EPS Q2Q%260%
EPS Next Y20.53%
EPS Next 2Y22.59%
EPS Next 3Y27.86%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-13.05%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.09%
Revenue growth 5Y-5.05%
Sales Q2Q%4.41%
Revenue Next Year3.92%
Revenue Next 2Y4.94%
Revenue Next 3Y5.2%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y2533.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.21%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.85%
EBIT Next Year34.61%
EBIT Next 3Y27.21%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y150.25%
FCF growth 3Y32.2%
FCF growth 5Y-3.21%
OCF growth 1Y172.48%
OCF growth 3Y27.55%
OCF growth 5Y-4.15%