Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Consumer Defensive · Grocery Stores
EV/EBITDA
↑
8.60
+13% vs avg
5yr avg: 7.63
30Y Low5.2·High13.2
P/FCF
↑
393.55
↑+309% vs avg
5yr avg: 96.20
30Y Low8.8·High160.5
P/B Ratio
↓
1.46
+6% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.38
30Y Low1.0·High2.0
ROE
↓
6.7%
-19% vs avg
5yr avg: 8.3%
30Y Low6%·High11%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
0.76
+2% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.75
30Y Low0.2·High1.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WMK Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Weis Markets, Inc. trades at 21.0x earnings, 24% above its 5-year average of 17.0x, sitting at the 87th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.8x, the stock trades at a premium of 12%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 393.6x P/FCF, 309% above the 5-year average of 96.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.9B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $2.2B | $1.8B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.3B | $1.1B | $1.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $2.0B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $1.7B | $2.2B | $1.9B | $1.4B | $1.2B | $1.2B | $1.1B | $1.8B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.02 | 17.82 | 16.65 | 16.57 | 17.70 | 16.27 | 10.82 | 16.00 | 20.51 | 11.31 | 20.63 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.47 | 0.42 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.37 | 0.32 | 0.57 |
| P/B Ratio | 1.46 | 1.24 | 1.27 | 1.25 | 1.70 | 1.45 | 1.12 | 1.03 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.94 |
| P/FCF | 393.55 | 346.34 | 70.15 | 17.83 | 23.29 | 23.41 | 8.76 | 15.84 | 26.15 | 16.77 | 261.28 |
| P/OCF | 9.16 | 8.06 | 9.77 | 8.53 | 10.15 | 7.78 | 4.63 | 6.34 | 8.66 | 6.71 | 11.86 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WMK EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Weis Markets, Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 8.6x EBITDA, 13% above its 5-year average of 7.6x. The Consumer Defensive sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 22% 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 | — | 0.35 | 0.38 | 0.37 | 0.48 | 0.45 | 0.33 | 0.35 | 0.36 | 0.32 | 0.59 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.60 | 7.60 | 7.39 | 7.00 | 8.59 | 7.57 | 5.17 | 6.96 | 7.04 | 6.71 | 10.55 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.09 | 16.87 | 13.78 | 12.53 | 14.27 | 12.87 | 8.32 | 14.66 | 14.93 | 14.01 | 18.79 |
| EV / FCF | — | 357.74 | 69.50 | 17.81 | 23.59 | 24.94 | 9.24 | 18.05 | 25.38 | 16.57 | 268.52 |
WMK Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Weis Markets, Inc. earns an operating margin of 2.1%, roughly in line with the Consumer Defensive sector average. ROE of 6.7% is modest. ROIC of 5.4% represents adequate returns on invested capital versus a sector median of 5.7%.
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 | 22.7% | 22.7% | 25.1% | 25.3% | 25.2% | 26.4% | 26.8% | 26.5% | 26.6% | 26.3% | 27.5% |
| Operating Margin | 2.1% | 2.1% | 2.7% | 2.9% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 4.0% | 2.4% | 2.4% | 2.3% | 3.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.3% | 2.2% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 1.9% | 1.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
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 | 6.7% | 6.7% | 7.8% | 7.8% | 9.9% | 9.2% | 10.8% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 10.3% | 9.7% |
| ROA | 4.5% | 4.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 6.8% | 4.4% | 4.4% | 6.9% | 6.5% |
| ROIC | 5.4% | 5.4% | 7.1% | 7.6% | 8.8% | 8.6% | 10.1% | 5.8% | 6.4% | 6.0% | 8.1% |
| ROCE | 6.0% | 6.0% | 7.6% | 8.3% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.4% | 6.6% | 7.2% | 6.8% | 9.1% |
WMK Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Weis Markets, Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.8x, which is very conservative (78% below the sector average of 3.5x). Net debt stands at $55M ($172M total debt minus $117M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.13 | 0.13 | 0.12 | 0.13 | 0.14 | 0.17 | 0.18 | 0.21 | — | 0.04 | 0.07 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.81 | 0.79 | 1.23 | — | 0.21 | 0.37 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.04 | -0.01 | -0.00 | 0.02 | 0.09 | 0.06 | 0.14 | -0.04 | -0.01 | 0.05 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.24 | 0.24 | -0.07 | -0.00 | 0.11 | 0.46 | 0.27 | 0.85 | -0.21 | -0.08 | 0.28 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 11.40 | -0.65 | -0.01 | 0.29 | 1.53 | 0.49 | 2.21 | -0.77 | -0.19 | 7.24 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | — | 3610.16 | 1915.27 | — | — | — | — | — | 40.02 |
WMK Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.93x means Weis Markets, Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The quick ratio of 1.12x 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 2.44x to 1.93x 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 | 1.93 | 1.93 | 2.46 | 2.44 | 2.15 | 1.95 | 1.81 | 1.74 | 1.76 | 1.76 | 1.75 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.56 | 1.57 | 1.30 | 1.16 | 1.03 | 0.78 | 0.70 | 0.74 | 0.75 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.61 | 0.61 | 1.20 | 1.28 | 1.06 | 0.92 | 0.78 | 0.51 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.34 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 2.45 | 2.27 | 2.30 | 2.40 | 2.21 | 2.26 | 2.11 | 2.45 | 2.40 | 2.19 |
| Inventory Turnover | 13.32 | 13.32 | 11.61 | 11.85 | 11.98 | 11.53 | 11.20 | 9.31 | 9.17 | 9.14 | 8.21 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 7.02 | 6.21 | 5.06 | 3.95 | 4.50 | 5.04 | 5.74 | 5.96 | 6.14 | 11.38 |
WMK Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Weis Markets, Inc. returns 9.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.8% dividend yield and 7.4% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 37.5% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 4.8% (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% | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Payout Ratio | 37.5% | 37.5% | 33.3% | 35.2% | 27.9% | 30.9% | 28.0% | 49.1% | 51.9% | 32.8% | 37.0% |
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 | 4.8% | 5.6% | 6.0% | 6.0% | 5.7% | 6.1% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 4.9% | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| FCF Yield | 0.3% | 0.3% | 1.4% | 5.6% | 4.3% | 4.3% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 3.8% | 6.0% | 0.4% |
| Buyback Yield | 7.4% | 8.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 9.2% | 10.5% | 2.0% | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% | 2.6% | 3.1% | 2.5% | 2.9% | 1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $26M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $27M | $27M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WMK 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WMKYou | $2B | 21.0 | 8.6 | 393.6 | 22.7% | 2.1% | 6.7% | 5.4% | 0.8 |
 VLGEA | $603M | 10.7 | 7.7 | 17.5 | 28.6% | 3.1% | 12.0% | 7.6% | 3.1 |
 IMKTA | $2B | 19.9 | 7.6 | 41.9 | 23.9% | 2.2% | 5.3% | 5.0% | 2.3 |
 CASY | $31B | 44.0 | 22.9 | 43.3 | 24.6% | 5.9% | 19.2% | 12.0% | 2.2 |
 PTLO | $307M | 15.8 | 16.0 | — | 39.4% | 7.0% | 3.9% | 3.0% | 12.4 |
 KR | $35B | 36.8 | 9.7 | 10.4 | 23.3% | 1.3% | 14.3% | 5.0% | 4.2 |
 SFM | $8B | 15.2 | 9.3 | 16.2 | 37.1% | 7.8% | 38.4% | 17.8% | 2.0 |
 GO | $916M | -4.0 | — | 38.5 | 30.3% | -4.7% | -20.6% | -6.0% | — |
 ANDE | $2B | 25.4 | 12.9 | — | 6.5% | 1.2% | 6.6% | 4.6% | 4.0 |
 WMT | $934B | 42.9 | 22.5 | 62.6 | 24.9% | 4.2% | 21.5% | 14.4% | 1.5 |
 TGT | $59B | 16.1 | 9.3 | 20.9 | 25.4% | 4.6% | 24.0% | 12.0% | 2.5 |
| Consumer Defensive Median | — | 18.8 | 11.0 | 15.3 | 40.8% | 3.5% | 6.5% | 5.7% | 3.5 |
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WMK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WMK stock.
What is Weis Markets, Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Weis Markets, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 21.0x. The historical average is 17.7x. This places it at the 87th percentile of its historical range.
What is Weis Markets, Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Weis Markets, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 8.6x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.2x.
What is Weis Markets, Inc.'s ROE?
Weis Markets, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 6.7%. The historical average is 8.8%.
Is WMK stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Weis Markets, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 21.0x. This is at the 87th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Weis Markets, Inc.'s dividend yield?
Weis Markets, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 1.78% with a payout ratio of 37.5%.
What are Weis Markets, Inc.'s profit margins?
Weis Markets, Inc. has 22.7% gross margin and 2.1% operating margin.
How much debt does Weis Markets, Inc. have?
Weis Markets, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 0.8x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.