(W) Wayfair - Ratings and Ratios
Exchange: NYSE • Country: United States • Currency: USD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: US94419L1017
W: Furniture, Décor, Housewares, Home Improvement
Wayfair Inc., trading under the ticker W on the NYSE, is a leading e-commerce platform specializing in home goods. Since its inception in 2002, the company has expanded its reach across the U.S. and internationally, offering over 30 million products. Its diverse portfolio includes furniture, décor, housewares, and home improvement items, catered through various brands like Wayfair, Joss & Main, AllModern, Birch Lane, Perigold, and Wayfair Professional. Additionally, they market products under the Three Posts and Mercury Row labels, enhancing their brand depth.
From an investment perspective, Wayfairs market cap stands at $5.48 billion, reflecting its substantial market presence. The forward P/E ratio of 43.67 indicates investor confidence in future earnings growth. The price-to-sales ratio of 0.46 suggests the company is reasonably valued relative to its revenue. However, the lack of P/E and P/B ratios could signal that traditional valuation metrics may not fully capture its potential, possibly due to recent losses or asset restructuring.
Wayfairs competitive edge lies in its logistics and technology infrastructure, which streamlines the complex process of shipping large items. This operational efficiency is crucial for maintaining profitability. The companys cash position of $1.05 billion and debt of $3.9 billion highlight its liquidity and leverage, important factors for investors assessing financial health. The net debt of $2.85 billion reflects a moderate debt burden, which could impact future growth strategies.
Investors should consider the broader industry trends, as Wayfair benefits from the persistent shift towards online shopping, accelerated by the pandemic. However, the home furnishings sector is highly competitive, with players like Amazon and IKEA. Wayfairs ability to differentiate through customer experience and supply chain efficiency will be pivotal in sustaining growth and profitability.
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W Stock Overview
Market Cap in USD | 4,443m |
Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
Industry | Internet Retail |
GiC Sub-Industry | Homefurnishing Retail |
IPO / Inception | 2014-10-02 |
W Stock Ratings
Growth 5y | -33.8% |
Fundamental | 15.1% |
Dividend | 0.0% |
Rel. Strength Industry | -55.2 |
Analysts | 3.86/5 |
Fair Price Momentum | 26.40 USD |
Fair Price DCF | 18.35 USD |
W Dividends
No Dividends PaidW Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | -57.4% |
Growth Correlation 12m | -71% |
Growth Correlation 5y | -69% |
CAGR 5y | 0.92% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | -0.83 |
Alpha | -68.73 |
Beta | 2.38 |
Volatility | 75.45% |
Current Volume | 2767k |
Average Volume 20d | 4176.7k |
As of March 15, 2025, the stock is trading at USD 31.89 with a total of 2,766,956 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by -6.34%, over one month by -34.86%, over three months by -40.72% and over the past year by -51.88%.
Neither. Based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Wayfair is currently (March 2025) neither a good nor a bad stock to buy. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of 15.14 and therefor a neutral outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of W as of March 2025 is 26.40. This means that W is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -17.22%.
Wayfair has received a consensus analysts rating of 3.86. Therefor, it is recommend to buy W.
- Strong Buy: 13
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 18
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 0
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, W Wayfair will be worth about 29.4 in March 2026. The stock is currently trading at 31.89. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -7.87%.
Issuer | Forecast | Upside |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | 55.8 | 74.9% |
Analysts Target Price | 55.8 | 74.9% |
ValueRay Target Price | 29.4 | -7.9% |