Winmark Corporation

NasdaqGM:WINA Stock Report

Market Cap: US$1.3b

Winmark Past Earnings Performance

Past criteria checks 2/6

Winmark has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 2.6%, while the Specialty Retail industry saw earnings declining at 1.9% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 3% per year.

Key information

2.57%

Earnings growth rate

3.41%

EPS growth rate

Specialty Retail Industry Growth26.64%
Revenue growth rate2.97%
Return on equityn/a
Net Margin48.19%
Last Earnings Update28 Mar 2026

Recent past performance updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 07

Winmark's Plunge Doesn't Mean It's Time To Buy

Summary Winmark Corporation remains a "Sell" due to persistent overvaluation despite recent share price declines. WINA's core franchise model delivers high margins, but recent revenue and profit contraction highlight slow underlying growth. Excluding volatile leasing income, 2026 projections show sluggish expansion, making WINA's premium multiples unjustifiable. Compared to specialty retailers, WINA is still the most expensive by key valuation metrics without rapid growth to support it. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Sep 11

Earnings Not Telling The Story For Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA) After Shares Rise 27%

Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 27% after a shaky period...
Analysis Article May 15

There's Reason For Concern Over Winmark Corporation's (NASDAQ:WINA) Massive 27% Price Jump

Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) shareholders would be excited to see that the share price has had a great month...
Analysis Article Apr 22

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To $0.96

Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) will increase its dividend on the 2nd of June to $0.96, which is 6.7% higher than...
Seeking Alpha Mar 30

Winmark: Differentiated Business Model Within Retail

Summary Winmark Corporation's resale store franchise model boasts high margins, low capital intensity, and counter-cyclical traits, making it a resilient and attractive business in the retail sector. Winmark has experienced, mission-driven management and an excellent capital allocation strategy. Over time, organic growth, margin expansion, and accretive share repurchases should create shareholder value. If the stock is too expensive to buy back, you get special dividends. Current valuation suggests a hold, with my buy price closer to $250 to ensure a reasonable margin of safety. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Mar 20

Calculating The Fair Value Of Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA)

Key Insights Winmark's estimated fair value is US$305 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With US$324 share...
Seeking Alpha Feb 09

Winmark: Shares Aren't Even Close To Being A Bargain

Summary Winmark Corporation's stock is rated a 'sell' due to its high valuation despite minimal growth and mixed financial performance. Revenue declined to $21.5 million in Q3 2024, with 90.7% from royalties, while profitability remained flat at $11.1 million. Despite a 97% franchise renewal rate and store growth, revenue impact is minimal, making current trading multiples unjustifiable. The company's high valuation multiples are more suited for fast-growing tech firms, not a slow-growth franchised retailer like Winmark. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 09

Estimating The Fair Value Of Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA)

Key Insights Winmark's estimated fair value is US$368 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current share price of...
Analysis Article Sep 30

Winmark Corporation's (NASDAQ:WINA) Popularity With Investors Is Under Threat From Overpricing

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 18x, you may...
Seeking Alpha Sep 17

Winmark Corporation: Still Overvalued, And Still Expected To Decline In Price

Summary Winmark Corporation's shares are very expensive, both on an absolute basis and relative to similar specialty retailers, justifying a 'sell' rating. Despite modest growth in store count and royalty revenue, overall revenue and profitability metrics have largely stagnated or declined. The company's balance sheet is stable, but this does not offset the high valuation of its stock. A significant drop in share price, at least 50%, is needed to consider an upgrade from the current 'sell' rating. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Aug 29

Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Winmark fair value estimate is US$361 With US$357 share price...
Analysis Article Jun 08

Winmark Corporation's (NASDAQ:WINA) Business Is Trailing The Market But Its Shares Aren't

With a price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 29.1x Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) may be sending very bearish...
Seeking Alpha May 10

Winmark: Shares Have Gotten Too Pricey

Summary Winmark Corporation franchises out multiple retail concepts, including Plato's Closet, but the stock is currently very expensive. The company has achieved steady growth in recent years, but its fundamental growth has been slow. The stock is trading at high multiples and is too expensive to consider buying at this point in time. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Apr 29

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Is Paying Out A Larger Dividend Than Last Year

Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) will increase its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 3rd of June...
Seeking Alpha Feb 07

Winmark: A Compounder At A Reasonable Price

Summary Winmark is a high-quality company with a franchise-based business model that generates high margins and sustainable growth. The used goods market is expected to grow significantly, providing opportunities for Winmark to continue expanding. Despite concerns about valuation multiples, there is potential for the stock to appreciate, with a fair price estimate of $460 and a 26% upside. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Analysis Article Dec 18

The Price Is Right For Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA)

When close to half the companies in the United States have price-to-earnings ratios (or "P/E's") below 16x, you may...
Analysis Article Nov 18

Should You Be Adding Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) To Your Watchlist Today?

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Seeking Alpha Oct 19

Winmark GAAP EPS of $2.93, revenue of $21.16M

Winmark press release (NASDAQ:WINA): Q3 GAAP EPS of $2.93. Revenue of $21.16M (+5.0% Y/Y). At September 24, 2022, there were 1,291 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 54 franchises have been awarded but are not open.
Seeking Alpha Oct 12

Winmark declares $0.70 dividend and $3.00 special dividend

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) declares $0.70/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Special dividend of $3.00 per share. Forward yield 1.25% Payable Dec. 1; for shareholders of record Nov. 9; ex-div Nov. 8. See WINA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Analysis Article Aug 27

Estimating The Fair Value Of Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA)

Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Winmark Corporation...
Analysis Article Aug 02

With EPS Growth And More, Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Makes An Interesting Case

The excitement of investing in a company that can reverse its fortunes is a big draw for some speculators, so even...
Seeking Alpha Jul 13

Winmark declares $0.70 dividend

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) declares $0.70/share quarterly dividend, in line with previous. Forward yield 1.41% Payable Sept. 1; for shareholders of record Aug. 10; ex-div Aug. 9. See WINA Dividend Scorecard, Yield Chart, & Dividend Growth.
Seeking Alpha May 28

Winmark Corporation: The Picture Has Changed

Winmark Corporation has followed the market lower, despite its fundamental picture improving. Moving forward, I suspect the company will continue to grow and create value for its investors, and shares are now looking more attractive. I have now revised my rating for the firm from 'hold' to 'buy'.
Analysis Article May 04

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Has Announced That It Will Be Increasing Its Dividend To US$0.70

Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend on the 1st of June to...
Analysis Article Apr 18

Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) Is Increasing Its Dividend To US$0.70

The board of Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) has announced that it will be increasing its dividend by 56% on the...
Analysis Article Apr 06

A Look At The Intrinsic Value Of Winmark Corporation (NASDAQ:WINA)

How far off is Winmark Corporation ( NASDAQ:WINA ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial data...
Analysis Article Feb 27

Is Now The Time To Put Winmark (NASDAQ:WINA) On Your Watchlist?

For beginners, it can seem like a good idea (and an exciting prospect) to buy a company that tells a good story to...

Revenue & Expenses Breakdown

How Winmark makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.


Earnings and Revenue History

NasdaqGM:WINA Revenue, expenses and earnings (USD Millions)
DateRevenueEarningsG+A ExpensesR&D Expenses
28 Mar 268541290
27 Dec 258642280
27 Sep 258541270
28 Jun 258341260
29 Mar 258341260
28 Dec 248140250
28 Sep 248240250
29 Jun 248340260
30 Mar 248340250
30 Dec 238340250
30 Sep 238441250
01 Jul 238340250
01 Apr 238239240
31 Dec 228139230
24 Sep 228141230
25 Jun 228041220
26 Mar 228040230
25 Dec 217840220
25 Sep 217536210
26 Jun 217336210
27 Mar 216632200
26 Dec 206630210
26 Sep 206730220
27 Jun 206930230
28 Mar 207432250
28 Dec 197332260
28 Sep 197231260
29 Jun 197231260
30 Mar 197330260
29 Dec 187330260
29 Sep 187330260
30 Jun 187228260
31 Mar 187026250
30 Dec 177025250
30 Sep 176923250
01 Jul 176823240
01 Apr 176823240
31 Dec 166722240
24 Sep 166622240
25 Jun 166521240
26 Mar 166520240
26 Dec 156922240
26 Sep 156922240
27 Jun 156922240

Quality Earnings: WINA has high quality earnings.

Growing Profit Margin: WINA's current net profit margins (48.2%) are lower than last year (49.4%).


Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis


Past Earnings Growth Analysis

Earnings Trend: WINA's earnings have grown by 2.6% per year over the past 5 years.

Accelerating Growth: WINA's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.

Earnings vs Industry: WINA had negative earnings growth (-0.3%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Specialty Retail industry average (-1.2%).


Return on Equity

High ROE: WINA's liabilities exceed its assets, so it is difficult to calculate its Return on Equity.


Return on Assets


Return on Capital Employed


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 23:16
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/11 00:00
Earnings2026/03/28
Annual Earnings2025/12/27

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Management10 years
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Analyst Sources

Winmark Corporation is covered by 1 analysts. 1 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

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Thomas ForteMaxim Group