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Winmark
(NASDAQ:WINA)
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Rating:70Outperform
Price Target:
$309.00
▼(-7.82% Downside)
Action:Upgraded
Date:10/15/26
The score is driven primarily by strong profitability and cash generation, partially offset by a structurally weak balance sheet (negative equity). Technicals remain weak-to-neutral (below longer-term moving averages and negative MACD), while valuation is supported by a high dividend yield but tempered by a mid-to-high P/E; a positive corporate update (strong quarter and special dividend) adds support.
Positive Factors
Strong cash generation
Winmark converts an unusually high proportion of earnings into cash, giving the business internal funding capacity and supporting dividends or reinvestment. Consistent operating and free cash flow also provides resilience because franchise royalties require less capital than directly operated retail stores.
Negative Factors
Persistent negative equity and debt
The persistent equity deficit weakens financial flexibility and makes conventional leverage measures difficult to interpret, while sizable debt increases sensitivity to adverse business conditions. This capitalization structure could constrain borrowing capacity and limit options if cash generation weakens.
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Positive Factors
Negative Factors
Strong cash generation
Winmark converts an unusually high proportion of earnings into cash, giving the business internal funding capacity and supporting dividends or reinvestment. Consistent operating and free cash flow also provides resilience because franchise royalties require less capital than directly operated retail stores.
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Winmark (WINA) vs. SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY)
Market Cap
$1.02B
Dividend Yield4.89%
Average Volume (3M)97.41K
Price to Earnings (P/E)24.7
Beta (1Y)0.49
Revenue Growth8.61%
EPS Growth-0.68%
CountryUS
Employees87
SectorConsumer Cyclical
Sector Strength84
IndustrySpecialty Retail
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)11.57
Shares Outstanding3,559,195
10 Day Avg. Volume94,444
30 Day Avg. Volume97,410
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio10.74
Price to Book (P/B)-27.13
Price to Sales (P/S)16.92
P/FCF Ratio32.57
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.11
Enterprise Value/Revenue12.27
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit13.29
Enterprise Value/Ebitda19.92
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$545.00Price Target Upside62.57% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering1
EPS Forecast (FY)11.37
Revenue Forecast (FY)$88.97M
Winmark Business Overview & Revenue Model
Company Description
Winmark Corporation, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, functions as a franchisor managing retail concepts centered on the buying, selling, trading, and consignment of pre-owned goods. Its business predominantly spans the...
How the Company Makes Money
Winmark primarily makes money by franchising its retail brands rather than operating most stores itself. Its core revenue streams are (1) ongoing royalties paid by franchisees, generally based on a percentage of franchisee store sales, which provi...
Winmark Financial Statement Overview
Summary
Income Statement
86
Very Positive
Balance Sheet
28
Negative
Cash Flow
90
Very Positive
| Breakdown | TTM | Dec 2025 | Dec 2024 | Dec 2023 | Dec 2022 | Dec 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Income Statement | ||||||
| Total Revenue | 91.79M | 86.06M | 81.29M | 83.24M | 81.41M | 78.22M |
| Gross Profit | 84.80M | 82.95M | 77.87M | 78.38M | 76.71M | 73.43M |
| EBITDA | 56.57M | 56.68M | 55.20M | 55.52M | 54.57M | 52.01M |
| Net Income | 41.41M | 41.65M | 39.95M | 40.18M | 39.42M | 39.92M |
Balance Sheet | ||||||
| Total Assets | 45.03M | 24.88M | 26.84M | 28.97M | 30.46M | 26.90M |
| Cash, Cash Equivalents and Short-Term Investments | 27.96M | 10.46M | 12.19M | 13.44M | 13.96M | 14.30M |
| Total Debt | 62.54M | 64.79M | 63.04M | 72.78M | 77.57M | 52.42M |
| Total Liabilities | 82.43M | 78.57M | 77.89M | 88.12M | 92.09M | 65.98M |
| Stockholders Equity | -37.40M | -53.68M | -51.05M | -59.16M | -61.63M | -39.08M |
Cash Flow | ||||||
| Free Cash Flow | 43.76M | 44.70M | 41.96M | 43.61M | 40.11M | 48.06M |
| Operating Cash Flow | 44.07M | 44.90M | 42.16M | 43.99M | 43.79M | 48.35M |
| Investing Cash Flow | -2.57M | -192.30K | -194.90K | -383.90K | -3.67M | -283.10K |
| Financing Cash Flow | -53.26M | -46.57M | -43.02M | -43.90M | -37.88M | -43.31M |
Winmark Technical Analysis
Negative
335.23
Price Trends
304.04
Negative
340.43
Negative
377.15
Negative
Market Momentum
-5.82
Positive
43.51
Neutral
25.11
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 335.23 is above the 20-day moving average (MA) of 292.28, above the 50-day MA of 304.04, and below the 200-day MA of 377.15, indicating a bearish trend. The MACD of -5.82 indicates Positive momentum. The RSI at 43.51 is Neutral, neither overbought nor oversold. The STOCH value of 25.11 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 | $1.40B | 42.09 | 15.18% | ― | 5.18% | 24.25% | |
70 Outperform | $1.02B | 24.69 | -94.69% | 4.89% | 8.61% | -0.68% | |
67 Neutral | $2.17B | 16.09 | 31.18% | ― | ― | ― | |
65 Neutral | $290.79M | 13.02 | 31.49% | 176.87% | 47.74% | 162.62% | |
61 Neutral | $18.38B | 12.79 | -2.54% | 3.03% | 1.52% | -15.83% | |
57 Neutral | $1.44B | 58.19 | 5.75% | ― | 10.03% | -24.86% | |
51 Neutral | $273.18M | -11.65 | -37.30% | ― | 15.58% | 64.75% |
* Consumer Cyclical Sector Average
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Winmark Corporate Events
Business Operations and StrategyDividendsFinancial Disclosures
Winmark Reports Strong Q3 Results and Special Dividend
Positive
Oct 14, 2026
On October 14, 2026, Winmark reported third-quarter net income of $11.8 million, or $3.21 per diluted share, up from $11.1 million, or $3.02 per share, a year earlier, while nine-month net income dipped slightly to $31.5 million versus $31.7 milli...
Glossary
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