Wingstop Inc. (WING) — Stock Score Summary

Wingstop Inc. (WING) has a MoatMap StockRank of 19/100 based on Quality (69/100), Value (28/100), and Momentum (11/100) factor scores. The current signal is STRONG SELL. Wingstop, a fast-casual restaurant chain, faces similar challenges to Shake Shack. Despite its high quality score (Q:61), it is a consumer cyclical business highly exposed to reduced discretionary spending due to 'Persistent Inflation & Higher Rates' and 'Geopolitical Energy Shock'. Its low value score (V:24) suggests it is unlikely to be a 'growth-at-a-reasonable-price' opportunity in the current macro climate.

Wingstop Inc. is a fast-casual restaurant franchisor and operator specializing in cooked-to-order, classic and boneless wings with various flavors and sides. The company's competitive edge lies in its highly focused menu, strong brand identity, and significant digital sales penetration, driving operational efficiency and customer loyalty. It is a rapidly growing niche player within the quick-service restaurant industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$129.36
Market Cap$4.0B
P/E (TTM)31.31
P/E (Forward)22.66
Price/Book-4.73
Return on Invested Capital44.6%
Gross Margin49.1%
Operating Margin29.0%
Revenue Growth7.4%
Dividend Yield0.9%
Free Cash Flow$87M

Wingstop Inc. operates in the Restaurants industry, part of the Consumer Cyclical sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wingstop Inc.’s (WING) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Wingstop Inc. (WING) is 19/100, with a Strong Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (69), Value (28), and Momentum (11) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 15,000+ stock universe.
Does Wingstop Inc. have an economic moat?
Wingstop Inc. (WING) has a Quality factor score of 69/100. 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 Wingstop Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Wingstop Inc. (WING) is Strong Sell, based on a StockRank of 19/100. 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 Wingstop Inc. in?
Wingstop Inc. (WING) operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry (United States).