Winmark Corp. (WINA)
NASDAQ:WINA
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Winmark
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Rating:62Neutral
Price Target:
$394.00
▲(1.17% Upside)
Action:Reiterated
Date:05/07/26
The score is primarily supported by strong profitability and free cash flow generation, but it is held back by a structurally weak balance sheet (negative equity), bearish technical momentum (below key moving averages with negative MACD), and a relatively expensive P/E despite a solid dividend yield. Corporate governance updates add a small positive offset.
Positive Factors
High margins and profitability
Winmark’s royalty‑style franchising delivers very high, durable margins (net margin ~48%). Low store-level capital intensity and strong operating leverage make earnings resilient across cycles, supporting persistent cash generation, reinvestment in the franchise system, and shareholder returns over the medium term.
Negative Factors
Negative shareholders' equity and sizable debt
Persistent negative equity with meaningful debt weakens financial flexibility and makes leverage harder to interpret. This capital structure increases vulnerability to macro stress, constrains options for large share repurchases or acquisitions, and elevates refinancing and covenant risks despite strong operating cash flow.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
High margins and profitability
Winmark’s royalty‑style franchising delivers very high, durable margins (net margin ~48%). Low store-level capital intensity and strong operating leverage make earnings resilient across cycles, supporting persistent cash generation, reinvestment in the franchise system, and shareholder returns over the medium term.
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Winmark (WINA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.26B
Dividend Yield3.35%
Average Volume (3M)84.55K
Price to Earnings (P/E)40.3
Beta (1Y)0.54
Revenue Growth2.27%
EPS Growth-1.23%
CountryUS
Employees89
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustryApparel - Footwear & Accessories
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.51
Shares Outstanding3,577,671
10 Day Avg. Volume91,703
30 Day Avg. Volume84,548
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio10.73
Price to Book (P/B)-27.13
Price to Sales (P/S)16.92
P/FCF Ratio32.57
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.05
Enterprise Value/Revenue15.64
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit16.18
Enterprise Value/Ebitda24.65
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$545.00Price Target Upside39.94% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)12.11
Revenue Forecast (FY)$89.05M
Winmark Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Winmark Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a franchisor of retail store concepts that buy, sell, trade, and consign used merchandise primarily in the United States and Canada. The company operates through two segments, Franch...
How the Company Makes Money
Winmark primarily makes money through franchising economics tied to its portfolio of resale retail brands. Its key revenue streams include: (1) ongoing royalties from franchisees, generally based on a percentage of franchisee retail sales; (2) ini...
Winmark Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
82
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
86
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 84.99M | 86.06M | 81.29M | 83.24M | 81.41M | 78.22M |
| Gross Profit | 82.15M | 82.95M | 77.87M | 78.38M | 76.71M | 73.43M |
| EBITDA | 53.91M | 56.68M | 55.20M | 55.52M | 54.57M | 52.01M |
| Net Income | 40.95M | 41.65M | 39.95M | 40.18M | 39.42M | 39.92M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 35.07M | 24.88M | 26.84M | 28.97M | 30.46M | 26.90M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 19.83M | 10.46M | 12.19M | 13.44M | 13.96M | 14.30M |
| Total Debt | 62.20M | 64.79M | 63.04M | 72.78M | 77.57M | 52.42M |
| Total Liabilities | 81.28M | 78.57M | 77.89M | 88.12M | 92.09M | 65.98M |
| Stockholders Equity | -46.21M | -53.68M | -51.05M | -59.16M | -61.63M | -39.08M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 41.54M | 44.70M | 41.96M | 43.61M | 40.11M | 48.06M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 41.70M | 44.90M | 42.16M | 43.99M | 43.79M | 48.35M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -155.70K | -192.30K | -194.90K | -383.90K | -3.67M | -283.10K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -43.58M | -46.57M | -43.02M | -43.90M | -37.88M | -43.31M |
Winmark Technical Analysis
Negative
389.45
Price Trends
401.60
Negative
420.81
Negative
426.14
Negative
Market Momentum
-14.68
Positive
35.22
Neutral
33.49
Neutral
Evaluating momentum and price trends is crucial in stock analysis to make informed investment decisions. For WINA, the sentiment is Negative. The current price of 389.45 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 371.31, below the 50-day MA of 401.60, and below the 200-day MA of 426.14, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -14.68 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 35.22 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 33.49 is Neutral, not indicating any strong overbought or oversold conditions. Overall, these indicators collectively point to a Negative sentiment for WINA.
Winmark Risk Analysis
Winmark disclosed 16 risk factors in its most recent earnings report. Winmark reported the most risks in the "Ability to Sell" category.
Finance & Corporate - Financial and accounting risks. Risks related to the execution of corporate activity and strategy
Latest Risks Added 0 New Risks
Winmark Peers Comparison
UnderperformOutperform
Sector (61)
Name | Overall Rating | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | ROE | Dividend Yield | Revenue Growth | EPS Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
79 Outperform | $1.06B | 31.34 | 14.24% | ― | 9.26% | 18.70% | |
63 Neutral | $987.79M | 26.11 | 8.68% | ― | 29.17% | ― | |
62 Neutral | $1.26B | 40.31 | -100.45% | 3.35% | 2.27% | -1.23% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | $525.20M | -16.18 | -36.11% | ― | 10.25% | 70.25% | |
54 Neutral | $1.11B | -55.24 | 5.19% | ― | 10.20% | -7.90% | |
50 Neutral | $306.26M | 11.58 | -3.56% | ― | 10.09% | 99.49% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Winmark Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyExecutive/Board Changes
Winmark Adds New Director as Board Refreshes Governance
Positive
May 6, 2026
On May 5, 2026, Winmark announced that long-serving director Lawrence A. Barbetta, who joined the board in 2012 and sits on the audit committee, has decided not to stand for re-election at the April 2027 annual meeting under the company’s in...
Executive/Board ChangesShareholder Meetings
Winmark Shareholders Approve Board, Pay, and Auditor Slate
Positive
Apr 22, 2026
At its annual shareholders meeting held on April 22, 2026, Winmark Corporation’s investors approved setting the board size at seven directors and elected all nominated directors, including Brett D. Heffes and six other candidates, with subst...
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Winmark Posts Lower Q1 Earnings, Declares Quarterly Dividend
Neutral
Apr 15, 2026
On April 15, 2026, Winmark Corporation reported first-quarter 2026 net income of $9.25 million, or $2.50 per diluted share, down from $9.96 million, or $2.71 per diluted share, a year earlier, when results benefited from $2.2 million of litigation...
Business Operations and Strategy
Winmark Introduces New Fees for Plato’s Closet Franchisees
Neutral
Mar 16, 2026
On March 16, 2026, Winmark Corporation told its franchisees it will introduce a monthly software fee and a North American advertising fund for Plato’s Closet stores, moves that will increase both company revenues and related expenses. Beginn...
Business Operations and StrategyFinancial Disclosures
Winmark Posts Higher 2025 Earnings and Revenue Growth
Positive
Feb 18, 2026
On February 18, 2026, Winmark reported that for the fiscal year ended December 27, 2025, net income rose to $41.7 million, or $11.30 per diluted share, from $40.0 million, or $10.89 per diluted share, in 2024, while annual revenue increased to $86...
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