WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX Venture Exchange - TSX-V:WBE - CA95712L1022 - Common Stock
0.195 CAD
+0.02 (+8.33%)
WBE gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. WBE is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. WBE is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WBE has reported negative net income.
WBE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years WBE reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
WBE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.10%, WBE is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WBE's Return On Equity of 1.72% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WBE outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
WBE's Return On Invested Capital of 2.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WBE outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.1% | ||
| ROE | 1.72% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)4.81%
ROE(3y)1.3%
ROE(5y)9.17%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
WBE has a better Profit Margin (1.29%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WBE has a better Operating Margin (3.03%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WBE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.47%, WBE is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WBE has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.29% | ||
| GM | 13.47% |
OM growth 3Y-54.1%
OM growth 5Y-36.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-21.98%
GM growth 5Y-12.28%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WBE is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WBE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WBE has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WBE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.53 indicates that WBE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.53, WBE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WBE has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.05. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WBE would need 2.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.05, WBE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13 indicates that WBE is not too dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.13, WBE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC6.74%
2.3 Liquidity
WBE has a Current Ratio of 2.55. This indicates that WBE is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
WBE has a better Current ratio (2.55) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
WBE has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that WBE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WBE has a Quick ratio of 1.34. This is amongst the best in the industry. WBE outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WBE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 205.56%, which is quite impressive.
WBE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 17.89%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.68% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)205.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%145%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.68%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%
3.2 Future
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WBE indicates a rather cheap valuation: WBE is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WBE is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WBE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 14.29%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.58, WBE pays a better dividend. On top of this WBE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WBE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.29% |
5.2 History
WBE has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
DP0%
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX-V:WBE (12/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
0.195
+0.02 (+8.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners43.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.95M
Revenue(TTM)10.59M
Net Income(TTM)136.30K
Analysts0
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.29% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.66 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.88 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
EPS(TTM)0
EYN/A
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.02
FCFY9.59%
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY13.26%
SpS0.3
BVpS0.22
TBVpS0.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.1% | ||
| ROE | 1.72% | ||
| ROCE | 3.02% | ||
| ROIC | 2.18% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.24% | ||
| ROICexgc | 2.24% | ||
| OM | 3.03% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.29% | ||
| GM | 13.47% | ||
| FCFM | 6.29% |
ROA(3y)0.73%
ROA(5y)4.81%
ROE(3y)1.3%
ROE(5y)9.17%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-55.31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-38.46%
ROICexc growth 3Y-54.46%
ROICexc growth 5Y-38.46%
OM growth 3Y-54.1%
OM growth 5Y-36.65%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-21.98%
GM growth 5Y-12.28%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.85
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 21.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.65 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 61.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 488.78% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.53 |
F-Score7
WACC6.74%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)29.67%
Cap/Depr(5y)68.01%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.79%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)205.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%145%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-5.27%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.68%
Sales Q2Q%17.59%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y701.5%
EBIT growth 3Y-56.51%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.98%
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y541.78%
FCF growth 3Y9.39%
FCF growth 5Y-5.72%
OCF growth 1Y160.24%
OCF growth 3Y3.96%
OCF growth 5Y-7.03%
WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP / WBE.CA FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WBE.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP?
WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for WBE stock?
The financial health rating of WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of WESTBOND ENTERPRISES CORP (WBE.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 0%.