Stock Analysis
Wayfair Inc.W
Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses
AnalystsBuy41 analystsPrice is 81% of the way from the year's low to its high.
Cash covers 48% of debt · FY 2025.
PMP Verdict
Weak fundamentals, expensive
Strengths
- Quality65
Risks
- Valuation47
- Growth0
Weak fundamentals at a demanding price.
Market context
-4.2% today· Z 1.9σ
What's happening with W
Profile
growth, profitability, moat, financial health and valuation lag behind.
How is each axis scored?
- Valuation47/100 · Weak
- P/E vs own history (n/a)10/25
- FCF yield (3.9%)12/25
- P/S (1.1x)25/25
- EV/EBIT (75.6x)0/25
- Growth0/100 · Weak
- Revenue CAGR (-2.4%)0/25
- Net income CAGR (n/a)0/25
- EPS CAGR 5Y (n/a)0/25
- Fwd implied growth (n/a)0/25
- Profitability5/100 · Weak
- ROIC (n/a)0/25
- ROE (n/a)0/25
- Net margin (-2.5%)0/25
- Operating margin (1.7%)5/25
- Financial Health29/100 · Weak
- Altman Z (2.94)18/25
- Current ratio (0.94)6/25
- Interest coverage (-1.6x)0/25
- Net cash / debt (D/A 49%)5/25
- Quality65/100 · Moderate
- Piotroski F (6/9)15/25
- Beneish M (-3.62)25/25
- FCF conversion (n/a)0/25
- Margin stability (σ 4.3%)25/25
- Moat11/100 · Weak
- ROIC >12% years (1/4 yrs)0/25
- Median gross margin (28.2%)6/25
- FCF-positive years (5/10 yrs)5/25
- Worst-year net margin (worst -10.9%)0/25
Risk Flags
- ⚠9 loss-making years in recent history
- ⚠Interest coverage -1.6× — thin debt cushion
- ⚠Revenue shrinking 2.4%/yr
About Wayfair Inc.
Wayfair engages in e-commerce in the United States (88% of 2025 sales), Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland. Show more
It's also embarked on expansion into the brick-and-mortar landscape, with 13 stores (excluding outlets) between the AllModern, Birch Lane, Joss & Main, and Wayfair banners. The firm offers more than 40 million products from more than 20,000 suppliers under the brands Wayfair, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, and Perigold. Its offerings include furniture, everyday and seasonal decor, decorative accents, housewares, as well as advertising and logistics services. Wayfair was founded in 2002 and began trading publicly in 2014.
Headquarters: BOSTON, MA · Employees: 12,800 · Website ↗
Price History
Weekly Candlestick Chart — up to 5Y
Key Metrics
Financial snapshot · Tap any metric for its definition and grade
TTM Snapshot
trailing twelve months · YoYValuation
47D+P/E (TTM)—
Price / TTM EPS (own statements)
P/FCF28.4xB
Grade B: FairPrice / Free Cash Flow per share (Finnhub). Inverse of FCF yield — negative when FCF is negative
FCF Yield3.9%C
Grade C: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx) / Market Cap — vs own 5Y history: -28.0%–9.6% · 68th pct
P/S (TTM)1.13xA
Grade A: CheapPrice / TTM Revenue (own statements) — vs own 5Y history: 0.2x–2.3x · 91st pct
EV/EBIT75.6xD
Grade D: ExpensiveEnterprise value / TTM EBIT (D&A not in our data) — capital-structure neutral — vs own 5Y history: 47.4x–150.4x · 44th pct
EV/Sales1.3xA
Grade A: CheapEnterprise Value / TTM Revenue (Finnhub) — capital-structure neutral sales multiple
Forward P/E38.1xD
Grade D: ExpensivePrice / next-year EPS estimate — shows whether the TTM multiple is rich or just front-loading growth
P/B RatioNeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksPrice to Book Value. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
PEG Ratio-17.06A
Grade A: CheapFinnhub PEG — their P/E basis ÷ expected EPS growth. Suppressed when their P/E diverges >2× from our TTM P/E (different basis)
Dividend Yield—
TTM dividend yield (Finnhub) — annual dividends / price. None = no dividend; very high yield can signal distress
Payout Ratio—
Dividends / Net Income (Finnhub) — share of earnings paid out; >90% or negative = unsustainable
Profitability
5EROIC—
NOPAT (EBIT less ~21% tax) / invested capital (equity + debt − cash). Flagship quality metric — durable >15% signals a moat
ROENeg. EquityC
Grade C: BuybacksReturn on Equity. Neg. equity = heavy buybacks
ROA-10.3%D
Grade D: WeakReturn on Assets (Finnhub) — Net Income / Total Assets; how efficiently assets produce profit
Net Margin-2.5%D
Grade D: LowNet Income / Revenue
Operating Margin1.7%D
Grade D: LowTTM EBIT / TTM Revenue
Gross Margin30.1%C
Grade C: AverageGross Profit / Revenue
FCF Margin4.4%D
Grade D: LowFCF / Revenue
True FCF Margin2.0%D
Grade D: LowTTM (OCF − CapEx − SBC) / TTM Revenue — SBC treated as a real cost
Growth
0ERevenue CAGR-2.4%D
Grade D: LowCompound annual revenue growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
Net Income CAGR—
Compound annual net income growth (up to 5Y depending on data availability)
EPS CAGR (5Y)—
Compound annual EPS growth over up to 5Y of per-share earnings (own statements). Null when either endpoint EPS ≤ 0
Implied EPS Growth—
Analyst forward EPS (normalized basis) vs our GAAP TTM EPS — different bases, so extreme values usually mark cyclically depressed TTM earnings, not real growth
Dilution (5Y)+15.4%D
Grade D: DilutiveShare count change over 5Y
SBC / Net Income—
Stock-based comp/Net income. >30% = dilution risk
SBC / Revenue2.4%A
Grade A: LowTTM stock-based comp / TTM Revenue
Financial Health
29EAltman Z-Score2.94C
Grade C: Gray zoneBankruptcy risk. >3 Safe, <1.8 Distress
Current Ratio0.94xD
Grade D: LowCurrent Assets/Liabilities
Quick Ratio0.59xC
Grade C: Ok(Current Assets − Inventory) / Current Liabilities (Finnhub) — stricter liquidity test, excludes inventory
Interest Coverage-1.6xD
Grade D: RiskyEBIT/Interest. >10 Strong
Debt Repayment3.0yC
Grade C: AverageYears to repay net debt via FCF
Net Debt/EBIT7.9xD
Grade D: HighLeverage. <2x Low, >4x High
Debt/Equity—
Debt / Equity: <1 Conservative, >2 Risky. Not meaningful with non-positive equity; shown as unavailable rather than low debt.
Cash / Debt0.48xC
Grade C: PartialCash covers how much of total debt. >1 = could repay all debt from cash
Quality
65BPiotroski F-Score6/9C
Grade C: AverageFinancial strength 0–9. >7 Strong
Beneish M-Score-3.62A
Grade A: SafeEarnings manipulation risk. < -2.22 Safe
FCF Conversion—
FCF / Net Income
Margin Stability4.3%A
Grade A: StableEBIT margin std deviation. Lower = stable
Capex / Revenue0.8%A
Grade A: Asset-lightTTM CapEx / TTM Revenue — high % = capital-hungry business
Asset Turnover4.16xA
Grade A: HighRevenue / Total Assets (Finnhub) — how efficiently the asset base generates sales
Insider Transactions
SEC Form 4 · 8 recordsP/S codes are the directional signal; grants, option exercises and tax withholding carry none. Form 4 doesn't flag 10b5-1 plans — scheduled sales may appear within open-market sells.
| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Shah Niraj Filed | Shah Niraj | SellOpen market sale | -594 | |
Shah Niraj Filed | Shah Niraj | SellOpen market sale | -15597 | |
Shah Niraj Filed | Shah Niraj | SellOpen market sale | -39108 | |
Shah Niraj Filed | Shah Niraj | SellOpen market sale | -8651 | |
Shah Niraj Filed | Shah Niraj | SellOpen market sale | -5050 |
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| Trade date | Insider | Transaction | Shares | Filed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Conine Steven Filed | Conine Steven | SellOpen market sale | -594 | |
Conine Steven Filed | Conine Steven | SellOpen market sale | -15599 | |
Conine Steven Filed | Conine Steven | SellOpen market sale | -39106 |
More metrics — Moat, Per Share, Balance Sheet, MarketHide additional metrics
Moat
11EROIC >12% Years1/4 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with ROIC > 12% — measures multi-year capital-return durability
Gross Margin (Med.)28.2%D
Grade D: WeakMedian annual gross margin across available fiscal years — pricing-power durability
FCF-Positive Years5/10 yrsD
Grade D: WeakShare of completed fiscal years with positive free cash flow
Net Margin Floor-10.9%D
Grade D: WeakWeakest annual net margin across completed fiscal years — recession/downcycle resilience
Per Share
EPS (TTM)—
TTM net income per share (Finnhub fallback)
Cash / Share$8.37
Cash & short-term investments per share (Finnhub)
Book Value / Share$0.03
Shareholders' equity per share (Finnhub). Negative = accumulated losses / heavy buybacks
Balance Sheet
Total Debt$3.23B
Total debt obligations (short + long term)
Cash & Equiv.$1.54B
Cash and short-term investments
Net Debt$1.69B
Total Debt minus Cash. Negative = Net Cash position
Total Equity$-2.78B
Shareholders' equity (book value)
Asset / Liability0.55xD
Grade D: RiskyTotal Assets / Total Liabilities
Market
Market Cap$14.57B
Current Market Capitalization
Beta3.14D
Grade D: High volatilityPrice sensitivity vs the market (Finnhub) — 1.0 moves with market, >1.2 amplifies swings
How grades work: each metric is graded A–D against fixed thresholds (tap a row for the meaning). Card grades map the pillar score to A+–E — a card grade is that pillar's own score, not an average of the rows shown.
Financials as of Jun 2026 · Ratio snapshot Oct 17, 2026
Key Insights: Wayfair Inc. (W)
W is down 4.15% at the last close. Piotroski F-Score of 6/9 indicates mixed fundamentals for Wayfair Inc.. Altman Z-Score of 2.94 falls in the grey zone (1.81–2.99) — financial distress is unlikely but not ruled out. Beneish M-Score of -3.62 suggests a low likelihood of earnings manipulation.
- Revenue has been contracting (CAGR ≈ -2%), which weighs on the growth outlook.
- Takes ~3.0 years to repay net debt from free cash flow.
- Interest coverage of -1.6× leaves little room for earnings shocks.
- Wayfair Inc. posted a net loss in 9 of 10 available completed fiscal years (2016–2025).
See how W ranks on the Capex Tracker — top 50 capital spenders compared.
Recent Market Moves
See all W moves →| Date | Session | Price | Move | Z-Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15 | Regular | 112.18 | +7.06% | 2.68 |
| Oct 15 | After-hours | 111.93 | +6.82% | 2.60 |
| Sep 23 | Regular | 99.44 | -7.37% | -3.05 |
| Sep 23 | After-hours | 99.50 | -7.31% | -3.02 |
| Sep 21 | Regular | 105.86 | +3.32% | 2.21 |
Frequently Asked Questions about W
What is the current Wayfair Inc. (W) stock price?
W is trading at $107.28 at the last market close, down 4.15% on the session. PreMarketPrice tracks W pre-market, intraday and after-hours prices.
Is W stock a buy right now?
PreMarketPrice's quantitative model rates Wayfair Inc.'s financial health at 29/100. This is a data-driven snapshot of fundamentals, not investment advice.
Is W stock overvalued?
Wayfair Inc. trades at a trailing P/E of n/a and our valuation score rates it 47/100 (higher = cheaper vs. its own history). See the Valuation History and Key Metrics sections for forward P/E, EV/EBITDA and PEG context.
When does Wayfair Inc. report earnings?
No confirmed earnings date is currently scheduled for W. The Earnings section lists recent reports and updates as dates are announced.
What sector does Wayfair Inc. operate in?
Wayfair Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, within the Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses industry. The Related Stocks section lists sector peers for comparison.
What does Wayfair Inc. do?
Wayfair engages in e-commerce in the United States (88% of 2025 sales), Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland.
About Wayfair Inc. (W) Stock
Wayfair Inc. (W) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Catalog & Mail-Order Houses industry. As of the latest update, Wayfair Inc. is trading at $107.28, down 4.15% on the day with a market capitalization of $14.6 billion. The financial health score for W is 29/100, which indicates poor financial strength based on profitability, leverage, liquidity, and growth metrics. This page provides real-time pre-market pricing, earnings calendar, financial health analysis, and valuation metrics for W stock.
W Stock Analysis & Key Metrics
On PreMarketPrice, you can track Wayfair Inc. (W) across multiple dimensions:
- Pre-market price & movement: Real-time W stock price with percentage change, updated continuously during pre-market and regular trading hours.
- Valuation & P/E history: Historical P/E, P/S, and P/B ratios for W with trend analysis and normalized valuation multiples.
- Financial statements: Revenue, net income, assets, liabilities, and equity for Wayfair Inc. across multiple reporting periods.
- Financial health score: A composite score of 29/100 based on Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score, profitability, and leverage metrics for W.
- Sector peers: Compare W against 6 other consumer cyclical stocks on key financial metrics.
Is W a Good Stock to Buy?
This page provides data-driven analysis to help you evaluate Wayfair Inc. (W) as an investment. The financial health score of 29/100 suggests poor financial fundamentals. Valuation metrics show whether the stock is trading above or below its historical average.However, this is not financial advice — always do your own research before investing.
Data on this page is sourced from real-time market feeds, Polygon.io, and Finnhub.Wayfair Inc. (W) trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. Pre-market trading occurs 4:00 AM – 9:30 AM ET. Regular market hours are 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET.