Weis Markets, Inc.
WMKConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores
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Daily timeframeWeis Markets, Inc. engages in the retail sale of food through a chain of supermarkets. At a $1.93B market cap, Weis Markets, Inc. ranks as a small-cap company within consumer defensive. The company's retail food stores offer groceries, dairy products, frozen food, meats, seafood, fresh produce, floral, pharmacy services, deli products, prepared food, bakery products, beer and wine, and fuel; and general merchandise items, such as health and beauty care, and household products.
Market Cap
$1.93B
Beta
0.44
P/E (TTM)
19.27
P/E (Fwd)
—
EPS (TTM)
$4.05
EPS (Fwd)
—
ROE
7.2%
ROA
3.9%
Cash
$198.8M
Total Debt
$173.8M
Free CF
-$5.8M
52W Change
2.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Weis Markets, Inc. holds $198.8M in cash against $173.8M in total debt, giving it a net cash position. This means the company could theoretically pay off all its debt and still have cash remaining. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$5.8M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. Return on equity stands at 7.2%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 3.9% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has been relatively flat, moving from $4.71B (2022) to $4.96B (2025).
With a beta below 0.7, Weis Markets, Inc. typically sees smaller price swings than the overall market, offering a degree of stability during turbulent periods. Negative free cash flow means the company is currently spending more than it generates, which may require future fundraising or debt if the trend continues. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Weis Markets, Inc. and its sector.