WD-40 Company (WDFC) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Chemicals - Specialty
EV/EBITDA
↓
37.96
↑+23% vs avg
5yr avg: 30.92
30Y Low8.8·High34.8
P/FCF
↓
50.50
↑+30% vs avg
5yr avg: 38.74
30Y Low10.8·High52.5
P/B Ratio
↓
10.67
↓-24% vs avg
5yr avg: 14.10
30Y Low2.6·High17.5
ROE
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36.5%
↓+4% vs avg
5yr avg: 35.0%
30Y Low16%·High46%
Debt/EBITDA
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0.87
↓-29% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.23
30Y Low0.0·High2.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WDFC Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
WD-40 Company trades at 31.5x earnings, 26% below its 5-year average of 42.8x, sitting at the 70th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.9x, the stock trades at a premium of 38%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 50.5x P/FCF, 30% above the 5-year average of 38.7x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $4.2B | $2.9B | $3.6B | $2.9B | $2.6B | $3.3B | $2.8B | $2.5B | $2.5B | $1.5B | $1.7B |
| Enterprise Value | $4.3B | $3.0B | $3.6B | $3.0B | $2.7B | $3.3B | $2.9B | $2.6B | $2.5B | $1.7B | $1.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 31.52 | 32.29 | 51.44 | 44.49 | 38.60 | 47.08 | 46.45 | 45.12 | 38.00 | 29.29 | 32.51 |
| P/S Ratio | 6.79 | 4.73 | 6.04 | 5.44 | 4.99 | 6.74 | 6.86 | 5.96 | 6.06 | 4.04 | 4.47 |
| P/B Ratio | 10.67 | 10.93 | 15.48 | 13.91 | 13.73 | 16.42 | 17.49 | 17.33 | 15.93 | 11.04 | 12.12 |
| P/FCF | 50.50 | 35.15 | 40.64 | 31.94 | — | 47.24 | 52.55 | 50.86 | 47.38 | 47.81 | 30.25 |
| P/OCF | 47.90 | 33.34 | 38.78 | 29.71 | 994.91 | 38.85 | 38.59 | 40.11 | 38.22 | 29.40 | 28.08 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WDFC EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
WD-40 Company's enterprise value stands at 38.0x EBITDA, 23% above its 5-year average of 30.9x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 233% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 4.79 | 6.14 | 5.59 | 5.22 | 6.84 | 7.02 | 6.08 | 6.16 | 4.35 | 4.66 |
| EV / EBITDA | 37.96 | 26.53 | 34.27 | 30.69 | 28.31 | 34.81 | 33.79 | 28.62 | 29.11 | 20.02 | 22.78 |
| EV / EBIT | 40.96 | 28.27 | 37.85 | 33.09 | 31.17 | 37.54 | 36.81 | 30.91 | 31.68 | 21.44 | 23.80 |
| EV / FCF | — | 35.62 | 41.28 | 32.82 | — | 47.90 | 53.78 | 51.96 | 48.10 | 51.44 | 31.52 |
WDFC Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
WD-40 Company earns an operating margin of 16.7%, above the Basic Materials sector average of 9.8%. Return on equity of 36.5% is exceptionally high. ROIC of 26.2% represents excellent returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 55.1% | 55.1% | 53.4% | 51.0% | 49.1% | 54.0% | 54.6% | 54.9% | 55.1% | 56.2% | 56.3% |
| Operating Margin | 16.7% | 16.7% | 16.3% | 16.7% | 16.8% | 18.2% | 18.9% | 19.5% | 19.2% | 19.9% | 18.7% |
| Net Profit Margin | 14.7% | 14.7% | 11.8% | 12.3% | 13.0% | 14.4% | 14.9% | 13.2% | 16.0% | 13.9% | 13.8% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 36.5% | 36.5% | 31.6% | 33.1% | 34.6% | 38.9% | 39.7% | 37.2% | 44.2% | 37.8% | 35.3% |
| ROA | 19.7% | 19.7% | 15.7% | 15.1% | 15.6% | 17.7% | 18.3% | 18.0% | 19.0% | 14.9% | 15.5% |
| ROIC | 26.2% | 26.2% | 25.0% | 22.6% | 23.8% | 28.2% | 27.2% | 31.5% | 26.2% | 24.3% | 25.3% |
| ROCE | 28.9% | 28.9% | 27.7% | 26.7% | 26.2% | 27.5% | 29.1% | 35.9% | 29.9% | 26.4% | 24.9% |
WDFC Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
WD-40 Company carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.9x, which is very conservative (67% below the sector average of 2.6x). Net debt stands at $40M ($98M total debt minus $58M cash). Interest coverage of 30.2x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.36 | 0.36 | 0.45 | 0.61 | 0.82 | 0.66 | 0.76 | 0.56 | 0.56 | 1.10 | 0.87 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.97 | 1.31 | 1.61 | 1.37 | 1.44 | 0.90 | 1.00 | 1.86 | 1.57 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.15 | 0.24 | 0.38 | 0.62 | 0.23 | 0.41 | 0.37 | 0.24 | 0.84 | 0.51 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.53 | 0.82 | 1.21 | 0.48 | 0.77 | 0.60 | 0.43 | 1.41 | 0.91 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 0.47 | 0.64 | 0.88 | — | 0.66 | 1.23 | 1.09 | 0.72 | 3.63 | 1.26 |
| Interest Coverage | 30.16 | 30.16 | 22.48 | 15.98 | 31.85 | 37.09 | 31.66 | 32.42 | 18.63 | 29.40 | 41.90 |
WDFC Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
WD-40 Company's current ratio of 2.79x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 2.01x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.79 | 2.79 | 2.47 | 2.80 | 2.25 | 2.81 | 3.08 | 1.98 | 1.96 | 2.98 | 3.57 |
| Quick Ratio | 2.01 | 2.01 | 1.70 | 1.82 | 1.31 | 2.16 | 2.39 | 1.44 | 1.53 | 2.51 | 3.03 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.57 | 0.57 | 0.45 | 0.54 | 0.34 | 1.00 | 0.94 | 0.37 | 0.57 | 1.55 | 1.85 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.30 | 1.32 | 1.23 | 1.19 | 1.13 | 1.13 | 1.40 | 1.29 | 1.03 | 1.12 |
| Inventory Turnover | 3.49 | 3.49 | 3.48 | 3.04 | 2.54 | 4.02 | 4.49 | 4.70 | 5.02 | 4.71 | 5.23 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 70.99 | 72.62 | 66.61 | 63.27 | 66.97 | 72.08 | 62.82 | 61.67 | 61.64 | 62.02 |
WDFC Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
WD-40 Company returns 2.0% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.8% dividend yield and 0.3% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 55.2% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 3.2% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 1.7% | 1.3% | 1.5% | 1.6% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.7% | 1.4% |
| Payout Ratio | 55.2% | 55.2% | 67.8% | 67.6% | 62.4% | 54.4% | 59.4% | 58.8% | 45.4% | 50.6% | 45.0% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 3.2% | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 2.1% | 2.2% | 2.2% | 2.6% | 3.4% | 3.1% |
| FCF Yield | 2.0% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 3.1% | — | 2.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 2.1% | 3.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.2% | 0.4% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.6% | 1.2% | 0.9% | 2.0% | 1.9% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.5% | 1.9% | 2.7% | 1.2% | 1.9% | 2.5% | 2.1% | 3.8% | 3.3% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M | $14M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WDFC with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WDFCYou | $4B | 31.5 | 38.0 | 50.5 | 55.1% | 16.7% | 36.5% | 26.2% | 0.9 |
 SPB | $2B | 22.0 | 11.3 | 11.9 | 36.7% | 4.4% | 4.9% | 3.9% | 2.9 |
 HRB | $4B | 6.7 | 5.4 | 6.2 | 44.5% | 22.0% | 675.0% | 46.4% | 2.5 |
 RCKY | $273M | 12.2 | 8.4 | 28.1 | 40.9% | 7.7% | 9.2% | 7.6% | 2.6 |
 CENT | $2B | 14.4 | 8.2 | 7.9 | 31.1% | 8.5% | 10.4% | 9.1% | 4.1 |
 CLX | $11B | 13.8 | 9.7 | 14.3 | 45.0% | 16.6% | 166.3% | 27.7% | 2.1 |
 ENR | $1B | 5.7 | 7.0 | 20.6 | 40.6% | 17.8% | 156.4% | 11.8% | 5.4 |
 EPC | $1B | 42.2 | 12.7 | 25.2 | 41.6% | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.6% | 8.3 |
 KR | $42B | 42.9 | 10.9 | 12.5 | 21.0% | 1.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 4.2 |
 ITW | $75B | 24.8 | 18.1 | 27.7 | 44.1% | 26.3% | 93.7% | 29.0% | 1.9 |
 DOW | $28B | -10.4 | 14.1 | — | 6.0% | 0.7% | -14.8% | 0.6% | 6.3 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.9 | 11.4 | 27.5 | 31.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WDFC stock.
What is WD-40 Company's P/E ratio?
WD-40 Company's current P/E ratio is 31.5x. The historical average is 26.3x. This places it at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
What is WD-40 Company's EV/EBITDA?
WD-40 Company's current EV/EBITDA is 38.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 17.4x.
What is WD-40 Company's ROE?
WD-40 Company's return on equity (ROE) is 36.5%. This is above the typical threshold of 15-20% considered good for most companies. The historical average is 30.7%.
Is WDFC stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, WD-40 Company is trading at a P/E of 31.5x. This is at the 70th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is WD-40 Company's dividend yield?
WD-40 Company's current dividend yield is 1.76% with a payout ratio of 55.2%.
What are WD-40 Company's profit margins?
WD-40 Company has 55.1% gross margin and 16.7% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does WD-40 Company have?
WD-40 Company's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.9x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.