Stock Scorecard
Stock Summary for Wingstop Inc (WING) - $259.08 as of 11/26/2025 9:06:21 PM EST
Total Score
10 out of 30
Safety Score
55 out of 100
Currently on the following lists
None
Tim's Recommendation
Avoid
Growth List Algorithm Criteria for WING
| Positive Quarterly and Annual earnings growth | |
| P/E ratio less than Industry P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio less than Sector P/E Ratio | |
| P/E ratio that is half the Annual earnings growth rate (or less) | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Positive net income past year and 12 trailing months | |
| Free cash flow ratio greater than 0 and less than 10 |
Small Cap List Algorithm Criteria for WING
| Revenue growing by at least 20% average per year over the last 5 years | |
| Market Capitalization under 2 billion | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Industry P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Price to Sales (P/S) ratio 12 trailing months less than Sector P/S ratio twelve trailing months | |
| Net Income past year > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income prior year OR Net Income 12 trailing months > Net Income past year |
Dividend List Algorithm Criteria for WING
| Declared an ex-dividend date | |
| Forward annual dividend rate greater than 2 | |
| Positive net cash position the past year and most recent quarter | |
| Equity to debt ratio greater than 0.75 for past year and most recent quarter | |
| Current ratio most recent quarter greater than 2 | |
| Cash Flow per Share greater than Trailing Dividend Rate |
Bonus Criteria for WING
| P/E ratio less than five-year Average P/E ratio | |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low Ratio Less Than 1 | |
| Total Cash Per Share > Last Day Price | |
| P/S Ratio < 1 | |
| P/B Ratio < 1 |
Safety Rating Criteria for WING (55 out of 100)
| Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Historical Stock Price Rating (Max of 10) | 10 |
| Stock Price Trend (Max of 10) | 9 |
| Book Value (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Book Value to Price (Max of 10) | 0 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 5 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings (Max of 5) | 4 |
| Dividend Yield Percentage (Max of 10) | 1 |
| Operating Margin (Max of 10) | 5 |
| Trading Volume (Max of 10) | 6 |
| Price to Earnings (Max of 10) | 4 |
| Geopolitical Risk Adjustment (Always 0 for USA or a Negative Number for Non-USA) | 0 |
Financial Details for WING
Company Overview |
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| Ticker | WING |
| Company Name | Wingstop Inc |
| Country | USA |
| Description | Wingstop Inc. is a prominent fast-casual restaurant chain based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in made-to-order chicken wings complemented by a variety of sides and beverages. The company operates a hybrid model of company-owned and franchised locations, establishing a strong presence in the rapidly growing chicken wing market. Wingstop’s strategic focus on enhancing customer experience and innovation, combined with its aggressive domestic and international expansion plans, positions it as a compelling investment opportunity for institutional investors seeking growth in the fast-food sector. With a commitment to quality and effective brand strategies, Wingstop is poised to capitalize on shifting consumer preferences and increasing demand for quick-service dining options. |
| Sector Name | CONSUMER CYCLICAL |
| Industry Name | RESTAURANTS |
| Most Recent Quarter | 9/30/2025 |
| Next Earnings Date | N/A |
Stock Price History |
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| Last Day Price | 259.08 |
| Price 4 Years Ago | 163.97 |
| Last Day Price Updated | 11/26/2025 9:06:21 PM EST |
| Last Day Volume | 516,859 |
| Average Daily Volume | 987,618 |
| 52-Week High | 387.27 |
| 52-Week Low | 203.37 |
| Last Price to 52 Week Low | 27.39% |
Valuation Measures |
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| Trailing PE | 39.34 |
| Industry PE | 32.51 |
| Sector PE | 32.04 |
| 5-Year Average PE | 90.83 |
| Free Cash Flow Ratio | 25.15 |
| Industry Free Cash Flow Ratio | 34.43 |
| Sector Free Cash Flow Ratio | 29.34 |
| Current Ratio Most Recent Quarter | 4.05 |
| Total Cash Per Share | 10.30 |
| Book Value Per Share Most Recent Quarter | -25.29 |
| Price to Book Ratio | 0.00 |
| Industry Price to Book Ratio | 3.31 |
| Sector Price to Book Ratio | 8.64 |
| Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 9.92 |
| Industry Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 2.22 |
| Sector Price to Sales Ratio Twelve Trailing Months | 1.67 |
| Analyst Buy Ratings | 18 |
| Analyst Strong Buy Ratings | 3 |
Share Statistics |
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| Total Shares Outstanding | 27,786,900 |
| Market Capitalization | 7,199,030,052 |
| Institutional Ownership | 125.80% |
Dividends |
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| Ex-Dividend Date | 11/21/2025 |
| Previous Dividend Amount | 0.3000 |
| Current Dividend Amount | 0.3000 |
| Total Years Dividend Increasing | 8 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Rate | 1.14 |
| Trailing Annual Dividend Yield | 0.43% |
| Forward Annual Dividend Rate | 1.20 |
| Forward Annual Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
| 5-Year Dividend Payments Count | 21 |
| 3-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.33% |
| 5-Year Average Dividend Yield | 0.39% |
| 1-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.33% |
| 3-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 17.91% |
| 5-Year Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 16.45% |
| All-Time Dividend Growth Rate Percentage | 19.90% |
| Dividend Payout Ratio | 18.48% |
Income Statement |
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| Quarterly Earnings Growth YOY | 16.00% |
| Annual Earnings Growth | 54.92% |
| Reported EPS 12 Trailing Months | 6.17 |
| Reported EPS Past Year | 3.12 |
| Reported EPS Prior Year | 3.74 |
| Net Income Twelve Trailing Months | 174,259,000 |
| Net Income Past Year | 108,717,000 |
| Net Income Prior Year | 70,175,000 |
| Quarterly Revenue Growth YOY | 8.10% |
| 5-Year Revenue Growth | 25.67% |
| Operating Margin Twelve Trailing Months | 29.00% |
Balance Sheet |
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| Total Cash Most Recent Quarter | 286,110,000 |
| Total Cash Past Year | 315,910,000 |
| Total Cash Prior Year | 90,216,000 |
| Net Cash Position Most Recent Quarter | -922,248,000 |
| Net Cash Position Past Year | -890,291,000 |
| Long Term Debt Past Year | 1,206,201,000 |
| Long Term Debt Prior Year | 712,327,000 |
| Total Debt Most Recent Quarter | 1,208,358,000 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Past Year | -1.27 |
| Equity to Debt Ratio Most Recent Quarter | -1.39 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Past Year | -675,586,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Prior Year | -457,366,000 |
| Total Stockholder Equity Most Recent Quarter | -702,616,000 |
Free Cash Flow |
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| Free Cash Flow Twelve Trailing Months | 62,537,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Per Share Twelve Trailing Months | 2.25 |
| Free Cash Flow Past Year | 105,681,000 |
| Free Cash Flow Prior Year | 80,768,000 |
Options |
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| Put/Call Ratio | 0.66 |
| Has Options | Options Chain |
| Liquidity Rating | |
Technical Analysis |
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| Yahoo Finance Chart | Yahoo Finance Chart |
| MACD | -6.31 |
| MACD Signal | -6.49 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Lower Band | 194.92 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Middle Band | 281.90 |
| 20-Day Bollinger Upper Band | 368.87 |
| Beta | 1.77 |
| RSI | 39.50 |
| 50-Day SMA | 283.88 |
| 150-Day SMA | 273.93 |
| 200-Day SMA | 235.39 |
System |
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| Modified | 11/25/2025 12:02:41 PM EST |