What is WD-40 Company's (WDFC) StockRank?

MoatMap's StockRank for WD-40 Company (WDFC) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. This is a composite score combining Quality (82), Value (25), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap's 20,000+ stock universe.

Does WD-40 Company have an economic moat?

WD-40 Company (WDFC) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the financial characteristics of a moated business.

Is WD-40 Company a buy, hold, or sell?

MoatMap's current signal for WD-40 Company (WDFC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.

What sector is WD-40 Company in?

WD-40 Company (WDFC) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).

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WDFC

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WD-40 Company · Basic Materials · United States · $2.7B · Avg Vol: $32M/d

StockRank

P/E (TTM)

37.9x

ROE

31.3%

D/E

0.4x

Dividend %

1.7%

Director Trades · 180d

None in 180d →

Buybacks · 180d

$3.1M · 1d →

AI CONVICTION THESIS

WD-40 is an exceptional, asset-light compounder with an un-copyable moat. However, it lacks a strong macro tailwind from our 18-month themes and trades at a demanding multiple, limiting near-term asymmetric upside.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

WD-40 Company engages in the provision of maintenance products and homecare and cleaning products in North America, Central and South America, Asia, Australia, Europe, India, the Middle East, and Africa.

FINANCIAL SUMMARY (USD)

Year	2022	2023	2024	2025	CAGR
Revenue	519M	537M	591M	620M	6.1%
EPS	4.91	4.84	5.12	6.70	10.9%
Shares	20M	20M	20M	20M	+0.3%
Debt	154M	129M	103M	98M	-14.1%
Equity	189M	210M	231M	268M	12.4%
Op CF	3M	98M	92M	88M	223.2%
Inv CF	-8M	-6M	-10M	-2M	—
Fin CF	-38M	-85M	-84M	-74M	—

PRICE (1M)+7.1%

SMA 50SMA 200

$225.75

RSI (14)

79.2

52W High

$251.97

From 52W High

0.9%

SCORE BREAKDOWN

Quality

ROIC

28.1%97.0

ROE

31.3%95.6

GP/Assets

74.5%98.0

Op. Margin

16.3%77.8

FCF/Assets

13.6%92.2

Piotroski

—81.2

Int. Cover

30.5x81.6

D/E Ratio

0.41x39.2

Current Ratio

2.83x64.6

Value

P/E (TTM)

37.9x27.1

EV/EBITDA

27.0x13.1

P/FCF

41.9x26.1

P/B

11.2x6.6

P/S

4.7x25.4

Div Yield

1.7%53.2

Momentum

52W High %

90%81.3

RS 6M

1%58.9

SMA 50/200

1.01x39.5

EPS Rev 4W

—N/A

EPS Rev 12W

—N/A

EPS Improve

+8%20.0

Q Growth

-32%16.4

FUNDAMENTALS

Market Cap

$2.7B

P/E (Forward)

35.0x

Gross Margin

55.7%

SECTOR PEERS

Closest peers in Basic Materials, ranked by industry match, size, and score similarity. Cross-listings of WDFC are excluded.

Ticker	Company	Mkt Cap	StockRank	Signal
WDFC	WD-40 Company(you)	$2.7B	67	BUY
KWR	Quaker Chemical Corporation	$2.6B	68	BUY
NGVT	Ingevity Corporation	$2.4B	68	BUY
HWKN	Hawkins, Inc.	$3.3B	63	HOLD
ASH	Ashland Inc.	$2.6B	59	HOLD
CLMT	Calumet, Inc.	$3.1B	58	HOLD
SXT	Sensient Technologies Corporation	$5.0B	67	BUY
BCPC	Balchem Corporation	$5.1B	66	BUY
PRM	Perimeter Solutions, Inc.	$5.3B	68	BUY
MTX	Minerals Technologies Inc.	$2.4B	81	STRONG BUY

Peer medians: ROE 6.5% · P/E 22.2x · Gross margin 24.1%

WD-40 Company (WDFC) — Stock Score Summary

WD-40 Company (WDFC) has a MoatMap StockRank of 67/100 based on Quality (82/100), Value (25/100), and Momentum (48/100) factor scores. The current signal is BUY. WD-40 is an exceptional, asset-light compounder with an un-copyable moat. However, it lacks a strong macro tailwind from our 18-month themes and trades at a demanding multiple, limiting near-term asymmetric upside.

Key Financial Metrics

Price	$225.75
Market Cap	$2.7B
P/E (TTM)	37.86
P/E (Forward)	35.01
Price/Book	11.17
Return on Equity	31.3%
Return on Invested Capital	28.1%
Debt/Equity	41.30
Gross Margin	55.7%
Operating Margin	16.3%
Revenue Growth	10.7%
Dividend Yield	1.7%
Free Cash Flow	$65M

WD-40 Company operates in the Specialty Chemicals industry, part of the Basic Materials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WD-40 Company’s (WDFC) StockRank?: MoatMap’s StockRank for WD-40 Company (WDFC) is 67/100, with a Buy signal. It is a composite of Quality (82), Value (25), and Momentum (48) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 20,000+ stock universe.
Does WD-40 Company have an economic moat?: WD-40 Company (WDFC) has a Quality factor score of 82/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is WD-40 Company a buy, hold, or sell?: MoatMap’s current signal for WD-40 Company (WDFC) is Buy, based on a StockRank of 67/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is WD-40 Company in?: WD-40 Company (WDFC) operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Specialty Chemicals industry (United States).