Business Description
Wingstop Inc
NAICS : 722511
SIC : 5812
ISIN : US9741551033
Total Employee Number:
1,367Description
Wingstop Inc. is a US-based fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in chicken wings. Its menu centers on bone-in and boneless wings, tenders, and a chicken sandwich, all customizable across a range of proprietary flavors, alongside sides such as fries and dips. The company operates primarily as a franchisor, generating most of its revenue from royalties and advertising fund contributions paid by franchisees, with a smaller share from company-owned restaurants. Wingstop has a large and growing international footprint, with restaurants across the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Canada, and other markets, and it also sells packaged sauces and seasonings through retail channels. Its customers are largely individual consumers ordering for takeout, delivery, or dine-in, and the asset-light franchise model supports unit growth with limited capital investment.
Financial Strength
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.1 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | -1.18 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | -1.65 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 5.6 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 5.29 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 6/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 2.03 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.06 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 27.7 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 46.4 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 30.2 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 29.2 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -27 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 18.09 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 13.38 |
Momentum Rank
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 44.77 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 41.95 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 40.42 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | -23.94 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | -42.47 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | -55.28 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 2.97 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 2.97 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 1.82 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 11.57 | |||||
Days Payable | 9.37 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 1.18 | |||||
Dividend Payout Ratio | 0.27 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 16.6 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 1.27 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 2.63 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 2.7 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 2.74 |
Profitability Rank
10/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 49.42 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 27.87 | |||||
Net Margin % | 16.15 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 31.51 | |||||
FCF Margin % | 17.83 | |||||
OCF Margin % | 26.24 | |||||
ROE % | Neg. Equity | |||||
ROA % | 16.97 | |||||
ROIC % | 29.47 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | 29.22 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 107.74 | |||||
ROCE % | 33.07 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 6 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 7 |
GF Value Rank
2/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 26.53 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 19.39 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 25.1 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 50.12 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 23.49 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 0.62 | |||||
PS Ratio | 4.29 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 24.22 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 16.38 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 20.11 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBIT | 16.15 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 17.76 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-EBITDA | 14.48 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 5.59 | |||||
EV-to-Forward-Revenue | 4.52 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 33.74 | |||||
Price-to-GF-Value | 0.29 | |||||
Price-to-Projected-FCF | 32.06 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (Earnings Based) | 0.75 | |||||
Price-to-DCF (FCF Based) | 0.73 | |||||
Price-to-Median-PS-Value | 0.31 | |||||
Price-to-Peter-Lynch-Fair-Value | 1 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 4.97 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 4.48 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 22.17 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil €) | 617.963 | ||
| EPS (TTM) (€) | 3.611 | ||
| Beta | 1.1957 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.01 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.02 | ||
| Volatility % | 58.46 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 40.42 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (€) | 2.772983 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (€) | 93.466 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | -55.28 | ||
| 52-Week Range (€) | 86.48 - 244 | ||
| Shares Outstanding (Mil) | 27.24 |
Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 6 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
Wingstop Inc Filings
| Filing Date | Document Date | Form | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No Filing Data | ||||
Wingstop Inc Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (€) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fourth quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2027-02-18 10:00 | In 150 days | ||
| Annual report for 2026 | 2027-02-18 | In 149 days | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2027-02-18 | In 149 days | ||
| Barclays Eat, Sleep, Play – It’s All Discretionary Conference | 2026-12-08 09:45 | In 78 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-11-04 10:00 | In 44 days | ||
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-11-04 | In 43 days | ||
| USD 0.330000 Cash Dividend | 2026-08-14 | 95.80 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings conference call for 2026 | 2026-07-29 10:00 | 119.15 (+0.00%) | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-29 | 119.15 (+0.00%) | ||
| General meeting for 2026 | 2026-05-21 09:00 | 107.75 (+0.00%) |
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Wingstop Inc Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST)'s stock price today?
The current price of FRA:WST is €89.76. The 52 week high of FRA:WST is €244.00 and 52 week low is €86.48.
When is next earnings date of Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST)?
The next earnings date of Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST) is 2026-11-04 Est..
Does Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST) is 1.18% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST) was 0.55. The lowest was 0.17. And the median was 0.39. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of Wingstop Inc(FRA:WST) is 1.27%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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