WinstonWınston
Back
Whirlpool of India Limited logo

Whirlpool of India Limited

WHIRLPOOL.NS
51
Furnishings, Fixtures & Appliances · Consumer Cyclical
Exchange
National Stock Exchange of India
Winston Score
51
Winston is curious
Mixed quality — meaningful strengths and weaknesses.
Data as of Aug 23, 2026 · filings through Jun 30, 2026
How the score breaks down
Quality
Good
Growth
Mixed
Cash Flow
Mixed
Stability
Good
Valuation
Good
Dividends
Mixed

Winston Score History

The full picture

Whirlpool of India Limited makes home appliances for everyday Indian households. Its main products include refrigerators, washing machines, air conditioners, and microwave ovens, sold under the Whirlpool brand across India. The company is a subsidiary of the US-based Whirlpool Corporation and is one of the leading appliance brands in India's large and growing consumer market.

The company earns money by selling appliances directly to consumers through retail stores and online platforms, as well as through a network of dealers and distributors across India. It operates primarily in India, with manufacturing facilities in states like Uttarakhand and Puducherry. Its competitive position benefits from strong brand recognition, an established distribution network, and the backing of its global parent. The key growth driver is India's rising middle class and increasing household incomes, which are pushing more families to buy their first refrigerator or washing machine — though rising raw material costs and intense competition from brands like LG and Samsung remain ongoing risks.

Growth Profile

When traditional metrics don't capture the full picture, these are the signals growth stock investors use instead.

Revenue Growth

+8.8% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Slow revenue growth

EPS Growth

-32.8% YoY

YoY Growth Rate

Earnings declining

Insider Activity

51.3%ownership

Insiders own a meaningful stake in the company

Cash Position

Cash flow positive

₹0 cash & investments

Company generates more cash than it spends — no dilution risk from fundraising

Growth context

Whirlpool of India Limited is growing revenue at 9% year-over-year. The Winston Score measures business quality today — these growth metrics show what could matter tomorrow.

The Winston Score above measures business quality today. Growth stocks often score lower because they invest in the future rather than maximising current profits. These metrics show what matters most for evaluating that future.

Score breakdown

Every number that matters to educated investors.

Each metric is explained in plain language so you know exactly what you're looking at. Start your free trial now.

Quality

Profit per sale
Gross Margin
31.8%
Modest — 31.8% gross margin
Profit after running costs
Operating Margin
23.2%
Excellent — 23.2% operating margin
Return on the money invested
ROCE
18.3%
Strong — 18.3% return on capital

ROIC between 15% and 25%. Every dollar invested in the business earns 15 to 25 cents back per year.

Full breakdown available with your free trial

See every metric, trend, and what it means for this stock.

Try free

Growth

Sales growth
Sales YoY
+6.9%
Slow sales growth (+6.9% YoY)
Profit growth
EPS YoY
-30.5%
Earnings shrinking (-30.5% YoY)

Earnings per share down more than 10%. Either a bad year, or a real decline.

How steady the profit is
EPS Consistency
4/8 quarters
Earnings inconsistent quarter-to-quarter

Full breakdown available with your free trial

See every metric, trend, and what it means for this stock.

Try free

Cash Flow

Profit that turns into cash
Cash Conversion
66%
Modest — 66% of profit becomes cash
Spare cash per sale
FCF Margin
0.8%
Thin free cash flow (0.8%)

FCF margin between 0% and 10%. Some cash from sales, but not a lot.

Full breakdown available with your free trial

See every metric, trend, and what it means for this stock.

Try free

Stability

What it owes vs what it owns
Debt / Equity
N/A
Data not available
Covers its interest
Interest Cover
25.17x
Comfortably covers interest (25.2x)

Interest coverage above 8. Profits cover interest many times over.

Full breakdown available with your free trial

See every metric, trend, and what it means for this stock.

Try free

Valuation

Price vs profit
P/E Ratio (TTM)
39.3x
no trend
Pricey — P/E 39.3

P/E over 35. The market is pricing in heavy, sustained growth.

Cheaper or dearer next year
P/E vs Forward
+18.8
GROWING
Earnings expected to grow meaningfully — cheaper on forward P/E (39.3 → 20.5)

Full breakdown available with your free trial

See every metric, trend, and what it means for this stock.

Try free

Dividends

Dividend
Dividend Yield
0.61%
no trend
Small dividend — 0.61% yield

Modest yield. The bulk of any return needs to come from price appreciation.

Dividend record
Dividend Growth
+5.3%
no trend
Dividend growing modestly (5.3% YoY)

Full breakdown available with your free trial

See every metric, trend, and what it means for this stock.

Try free
🔒 See full fundamentals and if they are improving or declining — click here for your free trial now.
Start free trial