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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#1541
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
$4.4B
Marc R. Bitzer
Whirlpool Corporation manufactures and markets home appliances and related products. The company's principal products include refrigerators, freezers, ice makers, and refrigerator water filters. It operates through four segments: North America; Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; and Asia.
Headcount
61.0K
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = WHR ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$WHR WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ | 53 | 54 | 80 | 39 | 13.9x | 9.2x | 12.7% | 2.1% | 15.9% | 5.6% | 2.2% | 1.1% | 7.8% | 227.0x | $4.4B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ (WHR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 52.9/100. It ranks #1541 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for WHR.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 54 | 52 | +2NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 39 | 29 | +10ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 80 | 85 | -5NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 31 | 41 | -10DRAG |
| STABILITY | 69 | 69 | 0NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 40 | 35 | +5NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 13.0% vs WACC 4.9% (spread +8.0%)
GM 16% vs sector 44%, OM 6% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 2.97x, R&D intensity 2.4%
Rev growth 1%, 10yr history
Interest coverage 9.1x, Net debt/EBITDA 4.5x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
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Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ (WHR) as a Hold with a composite score of 52.9/100 at a current price of $71.34. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 52.9/100 places it at rank #1541 in our full universe.
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Value factor score of 80 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Leverage of 227% D/E amplifies downside risk.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ a Hold rating, with a composite score of 52.9/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #1541 of 7,333 stocks, WHR presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 54/100, WHR shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 12.7% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 15.9% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 2.2% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
WHR carries a solid value score of 80/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 13.88x, an EV/EBITDA of 9.24x, a P/B ratio of 1.76x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/'s investment score of 31/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 1.1% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 2.1% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
WHR is currently showing below-average momentum at 39/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 1.1% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.97 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
WHR shows good financial stability with a score of 69/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.97 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 227.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
The short interest score of 40/100 for WHR suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 227.00x). With a $4.4B market cap (mid-cap), WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ offers an attractive dividend yield of 7.8%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
WHIRLPOOL CORP /DE/ is a mid-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #1541 of 7,333 overall (79th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 12.7% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 5.6% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While WHR currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Value (80) vs Investment (31) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 19% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN (FAVORABLE)
ROE 767% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 64% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
RWWM, Inc. increased its stake in Whirlpool by purchasing 275,389 additional shares for $20.33 million in Q4 2025, bringing its total position to 4.1% of the fund's U.S. equity assets. However, Whirlpool's stock has underperformed the S&P 500 by 15.2 percentage points due to higher mortgage rates slowing home sales and construction, which directly impacts appliance demand. The company's earnings recovery will depend on housing market stabilization and easing promotional pressure.
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Net New Highs
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