Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Profitability Rank: 7 (As of Dec. 2025) — Near Median

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FRA:WN3 Woolworths Holdings Ltd FRA:WN3
74 GF Score
Price €2.32
GF Value €3.67
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What is Woolworths Holdings Profitability Rank?

Woolworths Holdings FRA:WN3 -5.69% 74 Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates FRA:WN3 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.67. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

Woolworths Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way. It is rated on a scale of 1 to 10 and is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %
2. Piotroski F-Score
3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
4. Consistency of the profitability
5. Predictability Rank

A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Woolworths Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 was 6.43%. As of today, Woolworths Holdings's Piotroski F-Score is 6.


Woolworths Holdings Profitability Rank Related Terms


FRA:WN3 vs DDS, M: Profitability Rank Comparison

For the Department Stores subindustry, Woolworths Holdings's Profitability Rank, along with its competitors' market caps and Profitability Rank data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Woolworths Holdings Profitability Rank vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Woolworths Holdings's Profitability Rank distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Woolworths Holdings's Profitability Rank falls into.


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Woolworths Holdings Profitability Rank Calculation

GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the company's business will stay that way.

The rank is rated on a scale of 1 to 10. A higher score indicates superior profitability, with companies rated 7 or above considered to have more robust and sustainable profit generation. Conversely, a score of 3 or lower suggests challenges in generating consistent profits.

Woolworths Holdings has the Profitability Rank of 7.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability Rank is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin %

Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

Woolworths Holdings's Operating Margin % for the quarter that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

Operating Margin %=Operating Income (Q: Dec. 2025 ) / Revenue (Q: Dec. 2025 )
=135.867 / 2112.385
=6.43 %

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

2. Piotroski F-Score

The zones of discrimination were as such:

Good or high score = 8 or 9
Bad or low score = 0 or 1

Woolworths Holdings has an F-score of 6 indicating the company's financial situation is typical for a stable company.

3. Trend of the Operating Margin % (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.

Warning Sign:

Woolworths Holdings Ltd operating margin has been in a 5-year decline. The average rate of decline per year is -1.8%.

4. Consistency of the profitability

5. Predictability Rank

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Profitability Rank →
What does a Profitability Rank of 7 mean?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a Profitability Rank of 7 as of Dec. 2025. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, Woolworths Holdings' Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00.
Is Woolworths Holdings' Profitability Rank too high?
Woolworths Holdings' current Profitability Rank of 7 is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.00 to a high of 8.00. Overall, Woolworths Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Woolworths Holdings' Profitability Rank compare to DDS and M?
Woolworths Holdings' Profitability Rank of 7 can be compared against companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry. Historically, Woolworths Holdings' own Profitability Rank has ranged from 6.00 to 8.00 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Profitability Rank for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Profitability Rank depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Profitability Rank should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Profitability Rank mean?
A high Profitability Rank can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Profitability and Growth ranks a company based on its profit margins and earnings growth. View historical data on Woolworths Holdings and its competitors. Woolworths Holdings's current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Woolworths Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) has a current Profitability Rank of 7. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.67, compared to a current price of €2.32 — trading 36.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Profitability Rank is 7, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.00. Woolworths Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Profitability Rank calculated?
Profitability Rank is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3), the current Profitability Rank is 7 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Woolworths Holdings (FRA:WN3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Woolworths Holdings stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of €2.32 is trading 36.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of €3.67.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WN3:

  • Profitability Rank: 7 (near median its 10-year median of 7.00)
  • GF Value™: €3.67 vs. price of €2.32 (36.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WN3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Woolworths Holdings Business Description

Other Exchanges WHL:South AfricaWLWHY:USA
Address 93 Longmarket Street, Woolworths House, Cape Town, WC, ZAF, 8001
Woolworths Holdings Ltd is a southern hemisphere retail Group. Its current operations are conducted through its two operating subsidiaries. The segments involve: Fashion, Beauty and Home; Food; Logistics; Woolworths Financial Services; Country Road Group; and Treasury. It derives maximum revenue from Food Segment. Geographically, It operates iun South Africa, Australia and New Zealand and Rest of Africa.
74GF Score

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