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WDFC · Nasdaq · United States · Miscellaneous Chemical Products
In shortWD 40 CO is profitable, generates cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue growing (+5.0% last year).
Financial health
Strong
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | 16.7% | 72/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | 14.7% | 79/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | 36.5% | 100/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | 26.2% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.79× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.32× | 93/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | 0.26× | 100/100 |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | 30.16× | 100/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 9.05 | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | 13.5% | 74/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | 0.92× | 77/100 |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 5 of 5 | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 0 of 5 | 100/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 6.4% | 87/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 0.7% | 100/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | 6.1% | 51/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | 10.9% | 80/100 |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 488 | 519 | 537 | 591 | 620 |
| Cost of revenue | 224 | 264 | 263 | 275 | 279 |
| Gross profit | 264 | 255 | 274 | 315 | 341 |
| Research & development | 5.6 | 5.1 | 6.2 | 8 | 8.7 |
| Selling, general & admin | 145 | 139 | 155 | 184 | 200 |
| Operating income | 89 | 87 | 90 | 96 | 104 |
| Interest expense | 2.4 | 2.7 | 5.6 | 4.3 | 3.4 |
| Pre-tax income | 86 | 84 | 85 | 92 | 102 |
| Income tax | 16 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 11 |
| Net income | 70 | 67 | 66 | 70 | 91 |
| Diluted EPS | $5.09 | $4.90 | $4.83 | $5.11 | $6.69 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
5 older years available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
9.05 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
7/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: May 31, 2026 · Data updated Jul 9, 2026