Whirlpool Corporation (WHR) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Cyclical · Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances
EV/EBITDA
↑
9.12
+4% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.77
30Y Low3.7·High10.6
P/FCF
↑
27.40
↑+41% vs avg
5yr avg: 19.49
30Y Low6.0·High48.1
P/B Ratio
↓
0.80
↓-68% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.48
30Y Low0.9·High4.4
ROE
↓
11.2%
↓+289% vs avg
5yr avg: 2.9%
30Y Low-40%·High38%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
7.38
↑+45% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.10
30Y Low0.7·High7.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WHR Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Whirlpool Corporation trades at 6.9x earnings, 41% below its 5-year average of 11.7x, sitting at the 0th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, the stock trades at a discount of 68%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 27.4x P/FCF, 41% above the 5-year average of 19.5x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $2.5B | $4.1B | $6.3B | $6.7B | $7.9B | $14.8B | $11.4B | $9.5B | $7.2B | $12.5B | $14.0B |
| Enterprise Value | $9.7B | $11.2B | $12.4B | $13.0B | $14.1B | $17.7B | $14.7B | $13.3B | $11.7B | $16.5B | $17.4B |
| P/E Ratio → | 6.87 | 12.75 | — | 13.98 | — | 8.28 | 10.63 | 8.00 | — | 35.88 | 15.81 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.16 | 0.26 | 0.38 | 0.35 | 0.40 | 0.67 | 0.59 | 0.46 | 0.34 | 0.59 | 0.68 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.80 | 1.49 | 2.15 | 2.65 | 3.16 | 2.94 | 2.38 | 2.30 | 2.24 | 2.45 | 2.45 |
| P/FCF | 27.40 | 44.07 | 16.43 | 18.37 | 9.64 | 8.94 | 10.48 | 13.57 | 11.24 | 21.63 | 25.84 |
| P/OCF | 5.24 | 8.43 | 7.55 | 7.35 | 5.69 | 6.78 | 7.62 | 7.70 | 5.84 | 9.93 | 11.66 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WHR EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Whirlpool Corporation's enterprise value stands at 9.1x EBITDA, roughly in line with its 5-year average of 8.8x. The Consumer Cyclical sector median is 12.2x, placing the stock at a 25% discount 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 | — | 0.72 | 0.74 | 0.67 | 0.72 | 0.81 | 0.76 | 0.65 | 0.55 | 0.78 | 0.84 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.12 | 10.56 | 10.28 | 8.32 | 8.42 | 6.25 | 5.94 | 7.81 | 6.45 | 7.71 | 8.10 |
| EV / EBIT | 13.36 | 13.66 | 72.76 | 13.77 | — | 7.08 | 8.98 | 7.65 | 68.65 | 15.76 | 13.64 |
| EV / FCF | — | 122.21 | 32.21 | 35.50 | 17.25 | 10.75 | 13.48 | 19.04 | 18.26 | 28.48 | 31.99 |
WHR Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Whirlpool Corporation earns an operating margin of 4.7%, above the Consumer Cyclical sector average of 2.0%. Operating margins have compressed from 6.2% to 4.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 11.2% is modest. ROIC of 5.8% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.2%.
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 | 15.2% | 15.2% | 15.4% | 16.4% | 15.3% | 20.1% | 19.5% | 16.0% | 15.9% | 16.9% | 17.3% |
| Operating Margin | 4.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% | 6.2% | 6.1% | 10.7% | 9.8% | 5.5% | 5.5% | 7.0% | 7.2% |
| Net Profit Margin | 2.0% | 2.0% | -1.9% | 2.5% | -7.7% | 8.1% | 5.5% | 5.8% | -0.9% | 1.6% | 4.3% |
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 | 11.2% | 11.2% | -11.8% | 19.1% | -40.4% | 36.4% | 24.1% | 32.3% | -4.4% | 6.4% | 15.6% |
| ROA | 2.0% | 2.0% | -1.9% | 2.8% | -8.1% | 8.8% | 5.5% | 6.4% | -1.0% | 1.8% | 4.7% |
| ROIC | 5.8% | 5.8% | 7.3% | 10.3% | 10.8% | 21.9% | 17.9% | 10.7% | 10.4% | 12.3% | 12.5% |
| ROCE | 7.9% | 7.9% | 9.0% | 11.1% | 10.5% | 19.6% | 16.9% | 11.6% | 11.5% | 12.9% | 13.1% |
WHR Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Whirlpool Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 7.4x, which is highly leveraged (55% above the sector average of 4.8x). Net debt stands at $7.2B ($7.9B total debt minus $669M cash). Interest coverage of just 2.4x is concerning — the company has limited headroom to absorb earnings volatility before struggling with debt service.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.50 | 3.09 | 3.27 | 1.20 | 1.29 | 1.40 | 1.88 | 1.02 | 0.78 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 7.38 | 7.38 | 6.10 | 5.02 | 4.88 | 2.13 | 2.51 | 3.39 | 3.33 | 2.43 | 2.08 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.65 | 2.07 | 2.47 | 2.49 | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.93 | 1.40 | 0.77 | 0.58 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.75 | 6.75 | 5.04 | 4.02 | 3.71 | 1.05 | 1.32 | 2.24 | 2.48 | 1.85 | 1.56 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 78.14 | 15.79 | 17.14 | 7.61 | 1.81 | 3.00 | 5.47 | 7.03 | 6.85 | 6.15 |
| Interest Coverage | 2.41 | 2.41 | 0.47 | 2.69 | -5.46 | 14.33 | 8.66 | 9.29 | 0.57 | 4.21 | 5.31 |
WHR Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
The current ratio of 0.76x is below 1.0, meaning current liabilities exceed current assets. The quick ratio of 0.40x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 0.89x to 0.76x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.72 | 0.89 | 1.08 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.94 | 0.96 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.40 | 0.40 | 0.44 | 0.57 | 0.73 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 0.59 | 0.55 | 0.58 | 0.62 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.10 | 0.10 | 0.17 | 0.23 | 0.33 | 0.36 | 0.35 | 0.23 | 0.16 | 0.15 | 0.15 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.97 | 1.02 | 1.12 | 1.15 | 1.08 | 0.95 | 1.08 | 1.15 | 1.06 | 1.08 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.71 | 5.71 | 6.91 | 7.24 | 7.99 | 6.46 | 6.81 | 7.03 | 6.98 | 5.91 | 6.54 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 30.00 | 28.95 | 28.68 | 28.78 | 51.47 | 58.35 | 39.28 | 38.34 | 45.77 | 47.76 |
WHR Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Whirlpool Corporation returns 13.7% to shareholders annually primarily through dividends. The payout ratio of 94.3% is elevated — while still covered by earnings, there is limited headroom for dividend increases. The earnings yield of 14.6% (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 | 13.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 5.7% | 4.9% | 2.3% | 2.7% | 3.2% | 4.3% | 2.5% | 2.1% |
| Payout Ratio | 94.3% | 94.3% | — | 79.8% | — | 19.0% | 28.9% | 25.8% | — | 89.1% | 33.1% |
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 | 14.6% | 7.8% | — | 7.2% | — | 12.1% | 9.4% | 12.5% | — | 2.8% | 6.3% |
| FCF Yield | 3.6% | 2.3% | 6.1% | 5.4% | 10.4% | 11.2% | 9.5% | 7.4% | 8.9% | 4.6% | 3.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.8% | 0.0% | 11.4% | 7.1% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 16.1% | 6.0% | 3.7% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 13.7% | 7.4% | 6.9% | 5.7% | 16.4% | 9.3% | 3.8% | 4.8% | 20.3% | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $56M | $55M | $55M | $56M | $63M | $63M | $64M | $67M | $74M | $77M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WHR 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WHRYou | $3B | 6.9 | 9.1 | 27.4 | 15.2% | 4.7% | 11.2% | 5.8% | 7.4 |
 MHK | $7B | 18.9 | 7.6 | 11.2 | 23.9% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 3.9% | 2.4 |
 SWK | $13B | 32.7 | 12.4 | 19.6 | 29.9% | 7.6% | 4.5% | 5.8% | 3.8 |
 WSO | $16B | 32.7 | 22.2 | 30.4 | 28.0% | 9.6% | 15.8% | 16.6% | 0.7 |
 ALLE | $11B | 18.0 | 13.5 | 16.7 | 45.2% | 21.1% | 36.1% | 18.1% | 2.3 |
 AAON | $11B | 106.0 | 50.2 | — | 26.7% | 10.6% | 12.5% | 9.8% | 1.9 |
 WMS | $11B | 27.0 | 14.2 | 19.8 | 36.3% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 16.8% | 2.0 |
 CARR | $60B | 42.2 | 23.0 | 35.4 | 25.9% | 9.9% | 10.5% | 6.7% | 4.1 |
 LII | $19B | 24.0 | 18.3 | 29.0 | 33.0% | 19.5% | 78.1% | 29.8% | 1.8 |
 SPXC | $12B | 48.0 | 24.5 | 50.5 | 36.7% | 16.8% | 13.6% | 13.4% | 1.0 |
 NUE | $56B | 32.4 | 14.6 | — | 11.9% | 8.2% | 8.0% | 7.7% | 1.7 |
| Consumer Cyclical Median | — | 21.2 | 12.2 | 15.6 | 36.2% | 2.0% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 4.8 |
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WHR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WHR stock.
What is Whirlpool Corporation's P/E ratio?
Whirlpool Corporation's current P/E ratio is 6.9x. The historical average is 14.5x.
What is Whirlpool Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Whirlpool Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 9.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 6.6x.
What is Whirlpool Corporation's ROE?
Whirlpool Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 11.2%. The historical average is 11.1%.
Is WHR stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Whirlpool Corporation is trading at a P/E of 6.9x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Whirlpool Corporation's dividend yield?
Whirlpool Corporation's current dividend yield is 13.69% with a payout ratio of 94.3%.
What are Whirlpool Corporation's profit margins?
Whirlpool Corporation has 15.2% gross margin and 4.7% operating margin.
How much debt does Whirlpool Corporation have?
Whirlpool Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 7.4x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.