WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:WWW • US9780971035
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This WWW fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WWW Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WWW had positive earnings in the past year.
- WWW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WWW reported negative net income in multiple years.
- Of the past 5 years WWW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.39%, WWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 22.57%, WWW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- WWW has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.83%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- WWW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.13%. This is below the industry average of 9.53%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.83%) for WWW is above the 3 year average (6.13%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 22.57% | ||
| ROIC | 9.83% |
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)0.26%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)-4.96%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)6.15%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 4.91%, WWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 7.94%, WWW is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- WWW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 47.24%, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WWW has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.91% | ||
| GM | 47.24% |
OM growth 3Y18.2%
OM growth 5Y11.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.87%
GM growth 5Y2.87%
2. WWW Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WWW is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WWW has more shares outstanding
- WWW has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WWW has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.94 indicates that WWW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WWW has a Altman-Z score of 2.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WWW outperforms 51.11% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WWW is 4.95, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WWW, 4.95 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.95, WWW is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.52 is on the high side and indicates that WWW has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WWW (1.52) is worse than 82.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC10.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.40 indicates that WWW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WWW (1.40) is worse than 84.44% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that WWW may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WWW has a worse Quick ratio (0.87) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. WWW Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 46.15% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, WWW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 7.42% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WWW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.80% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.91% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.15%
EPS 3Y-17.75%
EPS 5Y7.42%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WWW will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 15.83% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.62% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y9.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. WWW Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.03, which indicates a correct valuation of WWW.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WWW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.64, WWW is valued rather cheaply.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.92, which indicates a very decent valuation of WWW.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WWW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WWW is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- WWW is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WWW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WWW is valued cheaper than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.08 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of WWW may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WWW's earnings are expected to grow with 15.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)1.76
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
5. WWW Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WWW has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.33%.
- WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.41.
- WWW's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.80.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WWW grows each year by 11.30%, which is quite nice.
- WWW has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of WWW decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- WWW pays out 36.16% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
- WWW's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP36.16%
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
WWW Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
17.33
+0.31 (+1.82%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Industry Strength64.6
Industry Growth31.68
Earnings (Last)02-26 2026-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-14 2026-05-14
Inst Owners107.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.14%
Ins Owners1.38%
Ins Owner Change4.03%
Market Cap1.42B
Revenue(TTM)1.87B
Net Income(TTM)92.10M
Analysts75.71
Price Target23.66 (36.53%)
Short Float %7.31%
Short Ratio5.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.33% |
Yearly Dividend0.41
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.3%
DP36.16%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date04-01 2026-04-01 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.61%
Min EPS beat(2)2.1%
Max EPS beat(2)5.13%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)30.18%
Min EPS beat(4)2.1%
Max EPS beat(4)65.78%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)118.23%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)92.93%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)113.5%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.58%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)0.32%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.05%
Revenue beat(8)8
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.88%
Revenue beat(12)12
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.24%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.18%
PT rev (1m)-1.04%
PT rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)54.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.32 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.15 | ||
| P/B | 3.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.08 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY7.67%
EPS(NY)1.45
Fwd EY8.39%
FCF(TTM)1.53
FCFY8.83%
OCF(TTM)1.71
OCFY9.85%
SpS22.86
BVpS4.98
TBVpS-2.84
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)1.76
Graham Number12.2037 (-29.58%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.39% | ||
| ROE | 22.57% | ||
| ROCE | 12.53% | ||
| ROIC | 9.83% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.74% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.83% | ||
| OM | 7.94% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.91% | ||
| GM | 47.24% | ||
| FCFM | 6.7% |
ROA(3y)2.1%
ROA(5y)0.26%
ROE(3y)7.8%
ROE(5y)-4.96%
ROIC(3y)6.13%
ROIC(5y)6.15%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)6.98%
ROICexgc(3y)17.69%
ROICexgc(5y)17.97%
ROCE(3y)7.93%
ROCE(5y)8.35%
ROICexgc growth 3Y33.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y15.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y22.27%
ROICexc growth 5Y18.24%
OM growth 3Y18.2%
OM growth 5Y11.02%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y5.87%
GM growth 5Y2.87%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover1.1
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.95 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.56 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 55.98% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.44 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.09% | ||
| Profit Quality | 136.26% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.94 |
F-Score9
WACC10.55%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)58.23%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.64%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.86%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.93%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.15%
EPS 3Y-17.75%
EPS 5Y7.42%
EPS Q2Q%7.14%
EPS Next Y9.31%
EPS Next 2Y13.89%
EPS Next 3Y15.83%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.8%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.29%
Revenue growth 5Y0.91%
Sales Q2Q%4.61%
Revenue Next Year6.05%
Revenue Next 2Y5.77%
Revenue Next 3Y5.62%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y46.27%
EBIT growth 3Y4.85%
EBIT growth 5Y12.03%
EBIT Next Year16.63%
EBIT Next 3Y14.61%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-21.51%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-15.93%
OCF growth 1Y-22.27%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5Y-14.65%
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC / WWW Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WWW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WWW.
What is the valuation status of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) stock?
WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is expected to grow by 9.31% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WWW stock?
The dividend rating of WOLVERINE WORLD WIDE INC (WWW) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.16%.