Weis Markets, Inc.
WMKConsumer DefensiveNASDAQGrocery Stores
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Daily timeframePart of the consumer defensive sector, Weis Markets, Inc. (WMK) is listed under Grocery Stores. With a market capitalization of $1.81B, it sits in small-cap territory. 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
$1.81B
Beta
0.45
P/E (TTM)
18.02
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
-3.0%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
With $198.8M in cash and $173.8M in debt, WMK maintains more liquidity than leverage. This favorable balance sheet position can be an asset when capital markets become less accommodating. Free cash flow is running at -$5.8M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. ROE of 7.2% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. 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).
The relatively low beta of 0.45 suggests WMK is a less volatile holding compared to the broader index. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing WMK's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.