(WDFC) WD-40 - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: NASDAQ • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US9292361071

Lubricant, Degreaser, Cleaner, Toilet, Deodorizer

WDFC EPS (Earnings per Share)

EPS (Earnings per Share) of WDFC over the last years for every Quarter: "2020-08-31": 1.42, "2020-11-30": 1.72, "2021-02-28": 1.24, "2021-05-31": 1.52, "2021-08-31": 0.61, "2021-11-30": 1.34, "2022-02-28": 1.41, "2022-05-31": 1.07, "2022-08-31": 1.08, "2022-11-30": 1.02, "2023-02-28": 1.21, "2023-05-31": 1.38, "2023-08-31": 1.21, "2023-11-30": 1.28, "2024-02-29": 1.14, "2024-05-31": 1.46, "2024-08-31": 1.23, "2024-11-30": 1.39, "2025-02-28": 1.32, "2025-05-31": 1.54, "2025-08-31": 0,

WDFC Revenue

Revenue of WDFC over the last years for every Quarter: 2020-08-31: 111.646, 2020-11-30: 124.559, 2021-02-28: 111.905, 2021-05-31: 136.405, 2021-08-31: 115.24, 2021-11-30: 134.746, 2022-02-28: 129.986, 2022-05-31: 123.667, 2022-08-31: 130.421, 2022-11-30: 124.893, 2023-02-28: 130.193, 2023-05-31: 141.717, 2023-08-31: 140.452, 2023-11-30: 140.416, 2024-02-29: 139.105, 2024-05-31: 155.045, 2024-08-31: 155.991, 2024-11-30: 153.495, 2025-02-28: 146.104, 2025-05-31: 156.915, 2025-08-31: null,

Description: WDFC WD-40

WD-40 Company is a global manufacturer and distributor of maintenance products, homecare, and cleaning products, operating in multiple regions including North America, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa. The companys product portfolio includes well-known brands such as WD-40 Multi-Use, WD-40 Specialist, 3-IN-ONE, GT85, 2000 Flushes, Spot Shot, Carpet Fresh, Lava, Solvol, and X-14, catering to various industries including hardware, automotive, industrial, and household consumers.

From a business perspective, WD-40 Companys products are sold through a diverse range of channels, including hardware stores, automotive parts outlets, industrial distributors, mass retail and home center stores, value retailers, grocery stores, online retailers, warehouse club stores, farm supply, sport retailers, and independent bike dealers. This broad distribution network enables the company to maintain a strong market presence and reach a wide customer base.

To evaluate the companys performance, some key performance indicators (KPIs) can be considered. For instance, revenue growth, gross margin, and operating margin are essential metrics to assess the companys financial health. Additionally, metrics such as return on equity (ROE) and return on assets (ROA) can provide insights into the companys profitability and asset utilization. With a ROE of 36.21%, WD-40 Company demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. Furthermore, the companys dividend yield and payout ratio can be examined to understand its commitment to returning value to shareholders.

From a valuation perspective, WD-40 Companys price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 34.25 and forward P/E ratio of 46.30 suggest that the stock may be trading at a premium. Investors may need to weigh this against the companys growth prospects, industry trends, and overall market conditions to determine if the current valuation is justified. Other relevant metrics, such as the companys debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage, and cash flow generation, can also be analyzed to gain a more comprehensive understanding of its financial position and potential for future growth.

WDFC Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 2,628m
Sub-Industry Household Products
IPO / Inception 1990-03-26

WDFC Stock Ratings

Growth Rating -18.4%
Fundamental 81.5%
Dividend Rating 59.0%
Return 12m vs S&P 500 -33.4%
Analyst Rating 4.0 of 5

WDFC Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 1.93%
Yield on Cost 5y 1.99%
Annual Growth 5y 7.05%
Payout Consistency 96.5%
Payout Ratio 87.1%

WDFC Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -70.3%
Growth Correlation 12m -80.8%
Growth Correlation 5y 12.1%
CAGR 5y 6.11%
CAGR/Max DD 3y (Calmar Ratio) 0.18
CAGR/Mean DD 3y (Pain Ratio) 0.58
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.59
Alpha -28.95
Beta 0.084
Volatility 25.62%
Current Volume 107k
Average Volume 20d 129.6k
Stop Loss 186.3 (-3%)
Signal -0.01

Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.5

Net Income (86.5m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 36.8m TTM)
FCFTA 0.18 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -5.20pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp)
NWC/Revenue 28.20% (prev 24.96%; Δ 3.24pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp)
CFO/TA 0.19 (>3.0%) and CFO 85.2m <= Net Income 86.5m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%)
Net Debt (-33.0m) to EBITDA (107.9m) ratio: -0.31 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5)
Current Ratio 2.84 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active)
Outstanding Shares last Quarter (13.6m) change vs 12m ago -0.07% (target <= -2.0% for YES)
Gross Margin 54.90% (prev 52.22%; Δ 2.68pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0)
Asset Turnover 136.2% (prev 129.6%; Δ 6.56pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0)
Interest Coverage Ratio 26.98 (EBITDA TTM 107.9m / Interest Expense TTM 3.73m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3)

Altman Z'' 10.46

(A) 0.38 = (Total Current Assets 266.5m - Total Current Liabilities 93.7m) / Total Assets 456.0m
(B) 1.17 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 532.2m / Total Assets 456.0m
warn (B) unusual magnitude: 1.17 — check mapping/units
(C) 0.22 = EBIT TTM 100.7m / Avg Total Assets 449.8m
(D) 2.53 = Book Value of Equity 504.1m / Total Liabilities 198.9m
Total Rating: 10.46 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D)

ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 81.45

1. Piotroski 6.50pt = 1.50
2. FCF Yield 3.13% = 1.56
3. FCF Margin 13.25% = 3.31
4. Debt/Equity 0.07 = 2.50
5. Debt/Ebitda -0.31 = 2.50
6. ROIC - WACC (= 16.16)% = 12.50
7. RoE 36.21% = 2.50
8. Rev. Trend 87.88% = 6.59
9. EPS Trend -30.27% = -1.51

What is the price of WDFC shares?

As of October 13, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 192.14 with a total of 107,000 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.30%, over one month by -8.95%, over three months by -14.96% and over the past year by -24.61%.

Is WD-40 a good stock to buy?

Yes, based on ValueRay´s Fundamental Analyses, WD-40 (NASDAQ:WDFC) is currently (October 2025) a good stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 81.45 and therefor a positive outlook according to the companies health.
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of WDFC is around 173.46 USD . This means that WDFC is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -9.72%.

Is WDFC a buy, sell or hold?

WD-40 has received a consensus analysts rating of 4.00. Therefore, it is recommended to buy WDFC.
  • Strong Buy: 1
  • Buy: 0
  • Hold: 1
  • Sell: 0
  • Strong Sell: 0

What are the forecasts/targets for the WDFC price?

Issuer Target Up/Down from current
Wallstreet Target Price 277.5 44.4%
Analysts Target Price 277.5 44.4%
ValueRay Target Price 189.6 -1.3%

Last update: 2025-10-06 02:02

WDFC Fundamental Data Overview

Market Cap USD = 2.63b (2.63b USD * 1.0 USD.USD)
P/E Trailing = 30.4867
P/E Forward = 46.2963
P/S = 4.291
P/B = 10.3122
P/EG = 2.35
Beta = 0.084
Revenue TTM = 612.5m USD
EBIT TTM = 100.7m USD
EBITDA TTM = 107.9m USD
Long Term Debt = 85.6m USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 10.3m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 18.7m USD (from shortLongTermDebtTotal, last quarter)
Net Debt = -33.0m USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 2.60b USD (2.63b + Debt 18.7m - CCE 51.7m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 26.98 (Ebit TTM 100.7m / Interest Expense TTM 3.73m)
FCF Yield = 3.13% (FCF TTM 81.2m / Enterprise Value 2.60b)
FCF Margin = 13.25% (FCF TTM 81.2m / Revenue TTM 612.5m)
Net Margin = 14.13% (Net Income TTM 86.5m / Revenue TTM 612.5m)
Gross Margin = 54.90% ((Revenue TTM 612.5m - Cost of Revenue TTM 276.2m) / Revenue TTM)
Gross Margin QoQ = 56.15% (prev 54.56%)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 5.69 (Enterprise Value 2.60b / Total Assets 456.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 4.76% (Interest Expense 887.0k / Debt 18.7m)
Taxrate = 23.61% (6.49m / 27.5m)
NOPAT = 76.9m (EBIT 100.7m * (1 - 23.61%))
Current Ratio = 2.84 (Total Current Assets 266.5m / Total Current Liabilities 93.7m)
Debt / Equity = 0.07 (Debt 18.7m / totalStockholderEquity, last quarter 257.1m)
Debt / EBITDA = -0.31 (Net Debt -33.0m / EBITDA 107.9m)
Debt / FCF = -0.41 (Net Debt -33.0m / FCF TTM 81.2m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 239.0m (last 4 quarters mean from totalStockholderEquity)
RoA = 18.98% (Net Income 86.5m / Total Assets 456.0m)
RoE = 36.21% (Net Income TTM 86.5m / Total Stockholder Equity 239.0m)
RoCE = 31.02% (EBIT 100.7m / Capital Employed (Equity 239.0m + L.T.Debt 85.6m))
RoIC = 22.46% (NOPAT 76.9m / Invested Capital 342.4m)
WACC = 6.30% (E(2.63b)/V(2.65b) * Re(6.32%) + D(18.7m)/V(2.65b) * Rd(4.76%) * (1-Tc(0.24)))
Discount Rate = 6.32% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.) -> floored to rf + 0.7*ERP = 8.05%
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -100.0 | Cagr: -0.06%
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 74.29% ; FCFE base≈89.5m ; Y1≈70.6m ; Y5≈46.5m
Fair Price DCF = 64.05 (DCF Value 866.8m / Shares Outstanding 13.5m; 5y FCF grow -25.29% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: -30.27 | EPS CAGR: -55.25% | SUE: -4.0 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 87.88 | Revenue CAGR: 6.96% | SUE: -0.65 | # QB: 0

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