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WING vs. YUMC, HTHT, BROS, CAVA, and RRR

Should you buy Wingstop stock or one of its competitors? MarketBeat compares Wingstop with other companies and stocks that may be similar based on industry, sector, market capitalization, business model, investor interest, or shared news coverage. Companies and stocks commonly compared with Wingstop include Yum China (YUMC), H World Group (HTHT), Dutch Bros (BROS), CAVA Group (CAVA), and Red Rock Resorts (RRR). These companies are all part of the "restaurants, hotels, motels" industry.

How does Wingstop compare to Yum China?

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) and Yum China (NYSE:YUMC) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

Wingstop has a net margin of 15.77% compared to Yum China's net margin of 7.83%. Yum China's return on equity of 15.11% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wingstop15.77% -16.22% 17.12%
Yum China 7.83%15.11%8.67%

Wingstop presently has a consensus price target of $255.19, indicating a potential upside of 82.99%. Yum China has a consensus price target of $59.05, indicating a potential upside of 29.00%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Wingstop is more favorable than Yum China.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wingstop
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Yum China
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.75

Yum China has higher revenue and earnings than Wingstop. Yum China is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wingstop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wingstop$709.48M5.35$174.27M$4.0234.69
Yum China$11.80B1.35$929M$2.6117.54

85.6% of Yum China shares are held by institutional investors. 0.5% of Wingstop shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.4% of Yum China shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Wingstop pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Yum China pays an annual dividend of $1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.5%. Wingstop pays out 29.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Yum China pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Wingstop has raised its dividend for 7 consecutive years and Yum China has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years.

Wingstop has a beta of 1.79, meaning that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Yum China has a beta of 0.1, meaning that its stock price is 90% less volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Wingstop had 29 more articles in the media than Yum China. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Wingstop and 13 mentions for Yum China. Yum China's average media sentiment score of 1.38 beat Wingstop's score of 0.59 indicating that Yum China is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wingstop
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Yum China
8 Very Positive mention(s)
1 Positive mention(s)
3 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Summary

Wingstop beats Yum China on 14 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wingstop compare to H World Group?

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) and H World Group (NASDAQ:HTHT) are both restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, earnings, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, valuation and risk.

Wingstop has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, H World Group has a beta of 0.13, suggesting that its stock price is 87% less volatile than the broader market.

46.4% of H World Group shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Wingstop shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 49.4% of H World Group shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Wingstop pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. H World Group pays an annual dividend of $2.56 per share and has a dividend yield of 5.9%. Wingstop pays out 29.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. H World Group pays out 114.8% of its earnings in the form of a dividend, suggesting it may not have sufficient earnings to cover its dividend payment in the future. Wingstop has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

H World Group has higher revenue and earnings than Wingstop. H World Group is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wingstop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wingstop$709.48M5.35$174.27M$4.0234.69
H World Group$3.62B3.68$726M$2.2319.39

In the previous week, Wingstop had 32 more articles in the media than H World Group. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Wingstop and 10 mentions for H World Group. H World Group's average media sentiment score of 1.09 beat Wingstop's score of 0.59 indicating that H World Group is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wingstop
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
H World Group
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
1 Neutral mention(s)
1 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Wingstop presently has a consensus target price of $255.19, indicating a potential upside of 82.99%. H World Group has a consensus target price of $61.20, indicating a potential upside of 41.51%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Wingstop is more favorable than H World Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wingstop
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
H World Group
0 Sell rating(s)
2 Hold rating(s)
3 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.60

H World Group has a net margin of 19.22% compared to Wingstop's net margin of 15.77%. H World Group's return on equity of 39.73% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wingstop15.77% -16.22% 17.12%
H World Group 19.22%39.73%7.47%

Summary

Wingstop beats H World Group on 12 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wingstop compare to Dutch Bros?

Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) and Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) are both retail/wholesale companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, valuation, dividends, institutional ownership, earnings and media sentiment.

85.5% of Dutch Bros shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.5% of Wingstop shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 38.9% of Dutch Bros shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Wingstop had 29 more articles in the media than Dutch Bros. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Wingstop and 13 mentions for Dutch Bros. Dutch Bros' average media sentiment score of 0.73 beat Wingstop's score of 0.59 indicating that Dutch Bros is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Wingstop
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Dutch Bros
7 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
6 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Wingstop presently has a consensus price target of $255.19, indicating a potential upside of 82.99%. Dutch Bros has a consensus price target of $77.50, indicating a potential upside of 19.70%. Given Wingstop's higher possible upside, equities research analysts plainly believe Wingstop is more favorable than Dutch Bros.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Wingstop
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80
Dutch Bros
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
19 Buy rating(s)
2 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.96

Wingstop has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its share price is 79% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Dutch Bros has a beta of 2.31, suggesting that its share price is 131% more volatile than the broader market.

Wingstop has a net margin of 15.77% compared to Dutch Bros' net margin of 4.61%. Dutch Bros' return on equity of 9.42% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Wingstop15.77% -16.22% 17.12%
Dutch Bros 4.61%9.42%2.80%

Wingstop has higher earnings, but lower revenue than Dutch Bros. Wingstop is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Dutch Bros, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Wingstop$709.48M5.35$174.27M$4.0234.69
Dutch Bros$1.64B6.90$79.84M$0.64101.16

Summary

Dutch Bros beats Wingstop on 10 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wingstop compare to CAVA Group?

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) and Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) are both mid-cap retail/wholesale companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, dividends, earnings, institutional ownership and profitability.

Wingstop has lower revenue, but higher earnings than CAVA Group. Wingstop is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than CAVA Group, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
CAVA Group$1.18B6.46$63.74M$0.52125.76
Wingstop$709.48M5.35$174.27M$4.0234.69

73.2% of CAVA Group shares are held by institutional investors. 6.7% of CAVA Group shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Wingstop shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

CAVA Group currently has a consensus price target of $93.04, suggesting a potential upside of 42.27%. Wingstop has a consensus price target of $255.19, suggesting a potential upside of 82.99%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Wingstop is more favorable than CAVA Group.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
CAVA Group
1 Sell rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
18 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.68
Wingstop
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

CAVA Group has a beta of 1.69, suggesting that its stock price is 69% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wingstop has a beta of 1.79, suggesting that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Wingstop had 34 more articles in the media than CAVA Group. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Wingstop and 8 mentions for CAVA Group. Wingstop's average media sentiment score of 0.59 beat CAVA Group's score of 0.43 indicating that Wingstop is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
CAVA Group
3 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
2 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Neutral
Wingstop
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Wingstop has a net margin of 15.77% compared to CAVA Group's net margin of 4.79%. CAVA Group's return on equity of 7.92% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
CAVA Group4.79% 7.92% 4.57%
Wingstop 15.77%-16.22%17.12%

Summary

Wingstop beats CAVA Group on 10 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Wingstop compare to Red Rock Resorts?

Red Rock Resorts (NASDAQ:RRR) and Wingstop (NASDAQ:WING) are both mid-cap restaurants, hotels, motels companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, dividends, profitability, media sentiment, risk, earnings and valuation.

Red Rock Resorts pays an annual dividend of $1.04 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.6%. Wingstop pays an annual dividend of $1.20 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. Red Rock Resorts pays out 33.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Wingstop pays out 29.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Wingstop has increased its dividend for 7 consecutive years.

In the previous week, Wingstop had 35 more articles in the media than Red Rock Resorts. MarketBeat recorded 42 mentions for Wingstop and 7 mentions for Red Rock Resorts. Red Rock Resorts' average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Wingstop's score of 0.59 indicating that Red Rock Resorts is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Red Rock Resorts
4 Very Positive mention(s)
0 Positive mention(s)
2 Neutral mention(s)
0 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Wingstop
15 Very Positive mention(s)
4 Positive mention(s)
11 Neutral mention(s)
7 Negative mention(s)
0 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Red Rock Resorts has a beta of 1.35, indicating that its stock price is 35% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Wingstop has a beta of 1.79, indicating that its stock price is 79% more volatile than the broader market.

Red Rock Resorts has higher revenue and earnings than Wingstop. Red Rock Resorts is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Wingstop, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Red Rock Resorts$2.01B3.43$188.07M$3.1121.10
Wingstop$709.48M5.35$174.27M$4.0234.69

47.8% of Red Rock Resorts shares are held by institutional investors. 54.3% of Red Rock Resorts shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Wingstop shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Wingstop has a net margin of 15.77% compared to Red Rock Resorts' net margin of 9.21%. Red Rock Resorts' return on equity of 61.67% beat Wingstop's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Red Rock Resorts9.21% 61.67% 4.51%
Wingstop 15.77%-16.22%17.12%

Red Rock Resorts presently has a consensus price target of $71.24, indicating a potential upside of 8.57%. Wingstop has a consensus price target of $255.19, indicating a potential upside of 82.99%. Given Wingstop's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Wingstop is more favorable than Red Rock Resorts.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Red Rock Resorts
1 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
14 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.72
Wingstop
1 Sell rating(s)
5 Hold rating(s)
23 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

Summary

Wingstop beats Red Rock Resorts on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Media Sentiment Over Time

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WING vs. The Competition

MetricWingstopRETAIL IndustryRetail SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$3.67B$11.20B$27.27B$12.15B
Dividend Yield0.87%2.56%176.85%8.54%
P/E Ratio34.6927.8523.8023.33
Price / Sales5.351.703.3384.38
Price / Cash26.2714.7517.9059.34
Price / Book-5.264.946.435.74
Net Income$174.27M$388.37M$954.63M$336.32M
7 Day Performance3.40%4.32%2.94%-1.97%
1 Month Performance-19.58%-1.40%0.50%-6.17%
1 Year Performance-62.13%-5.81%1.05%13.66%

Wingstop Competitors List

CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
WING
Wingstop
4.5496 of 5 stars
$139.45
+3.4%
$255.19
+83.0%
-52.0%$3.67B$709.48M34.691,367
YUMC
Yum China
4.7605 of 5 stars
$44.70
+3.0%
$59.05
+32.1%
-1.5%$15.15B$11.80B17.13290,000
HTHT
H World Group
4.6158 of 5 stars
$41.83
+3.4%
$61.20
+46.3%
+33.7%$12.45B$3.62B18.7626,458
BROS
Dutch Bros
4.0726 of 5 stars
$65.74
+2.7%
$77.50
+17.9%
+11.0%$11.18B$1.64B102.7332,000
CAVA
CAVA Group
3.509 of 5 stars
$64.45
+3.9%
$93.54
+45.1%
-23.6%$7.22B$1.18B123.948,100

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