Our Company Improving life at home has been at the heart of our business for 114 years it is why we exist and why we are passionate about what we do. Whirlpool Corporation ("Whirlpool"), committed to being the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home, was incorporated in 1955 under the laws of Delaware and was founded in 1911.
Operating margin is thin at 5.40%. Limited cushion if revenue slows or costs rise, not the profile of a wide-moat business.
Revenue declined 6.5% YoY. The question is whether this is cyclical or a structural shift.
Free cash flow declined 79% versus the prior year, cash generation momentum has weakened. Net debt of $6.69B represents 82.6x FCF, leverage limits flexibility.
Profitability & Returns
Revenue (TTM)
$15.18B
▼ -6.5% YoY
Net Income (TTM)
$157M
▲ +198.5% YoY
Op. Margin
4.43%
▲ +4.5pp YoY
ROIC
5.23%
▲ +5.6pp YoY
Cash Flow & Balance Sheet
FCF (TTM)
-$21M
▼ -78.9% YoY
Op. Cash Flow (TTM)
$364M
▼ -43.7% YoY
Net Debt
$6.48B
Cash & Equiv.
$626M
5Y CAGR: -4.4%
5Y CAGR: -40.5%
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