NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NWC • CA6632782083
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51.23 CAD
-1.49 (-2.83%)
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This NWC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NWC.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NWC was profitable.
- NWC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years NWC has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NWC has a Return On Assets of 8.90%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a Return On Equity of 17.45%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: NWC outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.20%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWC is in line with the industry average of 11.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROIC | 12.2% |
ROA(3y)9.05%
ROA(5y)9.8%
ROE(3y)18.04%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)12.6%
ROIC(5y)13.47%
1.3 Margins
- NWC has a better Profit Margin (5.37%) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has declined.
- NWC has a Operating Margin (8.16%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWC has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.91%, NWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWC has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 33.91% |
OM growth 3Y2.12%
OM growth 5Y-1.56%
PM growth 3Y1.11%
PM growth 5Y-1.97%
GM growth 3Y2.18%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
2. NWC.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWC is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has less shares outstanding
- NWC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- NWC has an Altman-Z score of 4.76. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- NWC has a better Altman-Z score (4.76) than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC is 3.13, which is a good value as it means it would take NWC, 3.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC (3.13) is better than 93.33% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NWC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 93.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.76 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.10 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NWC's Current ratio of 2.10 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that NWC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- NWC has a better Quick ratio (0.82) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. NWC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NWC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.50%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, NWC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
- NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 0.85%.
- NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.5%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y1.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.94% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. NWC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.67 indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
- NWC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- NWC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.87.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.91, NWC is valued correctly.
- NWC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 38.51. NWC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.91 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NWC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of NWC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)8.79
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. NWC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, NWC pays a better dividend. On top of this NWC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, NWC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.33%.
- NWC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- NWC pays out 55.53% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- NWC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP55.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NWC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NWC (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
51.23
-1.49 (-2.83%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)04-08 2026-04-08/dmh
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners35.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.44B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)139.49M
Analysts80
Price Target64.26 (25.43%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.33%
DP55.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.41)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.8%
Min EPS beat(2)2.38%
Max EPS beat(2)3.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.31%
Min EPS beat(4)1.84%
Max EPS beat(4)17.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.3%
PT rev (1m)7.69%
PT rev (3m)7.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.91 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.73 | ||
| P/B | 3.05 | ||
| P/tB | 3.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.39 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.75%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY5.75%
OCF(TTM)5.87
OCFY11.45%
SpS54.53
BVpS16.78
TBVpS15.07
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)8.79
Graham Number35.1328 (-31.42%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROCE | 16.28% | ||
| ROIC | 12.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.06% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 33.91% | ||
| FCFM | 5.41% |
ROA(3y)9.05%
ROA(5y)9.8%
ROE(3y)18.04%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)12.6%
ROIC(5y)13.47%
ROICexc(3y)13.35%
ROICexc(5y)14.26%
ROICexgc(3y)14.36%
ROICexgc(5y)15.47%
ROCE(3y)16.81%
ROCE(5y)17.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.54%
OM growth 3Y2.12%
OM growth 5Y-1.56%
PM growth 3Y1.11%
PM growth 5Y-1.97%
GM growth 3Y2.18%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.76 |
F-Score6
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)119.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)88.88%
Profit Quality(5y)80.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.5%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
EPS Next Y21.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y1.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.19%
EBIT growth 3Y5.55%
EBIT growth 5Y0.36%
EBIT Next Year76.35%
EBIT Next 3Y22.16%
EBIT Next 5Y14.47%
FCF growth 1Y22.91%
FCF growth 3Y28.8%
FCF growth 5Y-11.82%
OCF growth 1Y7.28%
OCF growth 3Y15.21%
OCF growth 5Y-3.76%
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWC.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) stock?
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?
The financial health rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.53%.