WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
10.18 CAD
-0.25 (-2.4%)
Overall WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WCP against 215 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. WCP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WCP is showing excellent growth while it is valued at reasonable prices. Keep and eye on this one! WCP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCP had positive earnings in the past year.
WCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WCP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WCP's Return On Assets of 5.13% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 84.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.83%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WCP (4.30%) is better than 62.33% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is above the industry average of 6.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.30%) for WCP is well below the 3 year average (10.61%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that WCP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.13% | ||
| ROE | 8.83% | ||
| ROIC | 4.3% |
ROA(3y)11.67%
ROA(5y)1.26%
ROE(3y)21.19%
ROE(5y)-14.8%
ROIC(3y)10.61%
ROIC(5y)8.44%
1.3 Margins
WCP has a better Profit Margin (25.96%) than 86.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 26.50%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.14% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCP has a better Gross Margin (73.11%) than 91.16% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 26.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.96% | ||
| GM | 73.11% |
OM growth 3Y-8.71%
OM growth 5Y16.52%
PM growth 3Y-32.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCP is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WCP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WCP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WCP's Altman-Z score of 1.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 62.79% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP is 5.98, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WCP, 5.98 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WCP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.98. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 73.95% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 57.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.52
WACC8.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WCP's Current ratio of 0.78 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 54.42% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.80% over the past year.
The earnings per share for WCP have been decreasing by -21.33% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, WCP shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 12.28% in the last year.
WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.03% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.8%
EPS 3Y-21.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-19.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.28%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%42.31%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -7.78% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 21.22% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-30.7%
EPS Next 2Y-23.68%
EPS Next 3Y-7.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.67%
Revenue Next 2Y27.31%
Revenue Next 3Y30.05%
Revenue Next 5Y21.22%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 6.97, the valuation of WCP can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP indicates a rather cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 85.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WCP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.76 indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.26% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.48. WCP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 72.09% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 60.93% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WCP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WCP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.78% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-23.68%
EPS Next 3Y-7.78%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 7.00%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.00. WCP pays more dividend than 93.49% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.83%!
WCP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WCP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
51.73% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCP. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The Dividend Rate of WCP has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP51.73%
EPS Next 2Y-23.68%
EPS Next 3Y-7.78%
TSX:WCP (9/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.18
-0.25 (-2.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.64%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap12.54B
Analysts80
Price Target13.4 (31.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP51.73%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)39.95%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.59%
Max EPS beat(2)94.48%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)48.49%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.59%
Max EPS beat(4)94.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)20.29%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)89.46%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)8.81%
Min Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)15.36%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.77%
Min Revenue beat(4)2.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.36%
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)1.79%
PT rev (3m)0.89%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)174.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.76 | ||
| P/S | 3.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.46 | ||
| P/B | 1.13 | ||
| P/tB | 1.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.46
EY14.34%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY7.84%
FCF(TTM)0.48
FCFY4.72%
OCF(TTM)1.57
OCFY15.47%
SpS3.07
BVpS9.02
TBVpS9.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.13% | ||
| ROE | 8.83% | ||
| ROCE | 5.68% | ||
| ROIC | 4.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.3% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.3% | ||
| OM | 26.5% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 25.96% | ||
| GM | 73.11% | ||
| FCFM | 15.67% |
ROA(3y)11.67%
ROA(5y)1.26%
ROE(3y)21.19%
ROE(5y)-14.8%
ROIC(3y)10.61%
ROIC(5y)8.44%
ROICexc(3y)10.72%
ROICexc(5y)8.5%
ROICexgc(3y)10.72%
ROICexgc(5y)8.5%
ROCE(3y)14.01%
ROCE(5y)11.14%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.88%
ROICexcg growth 5Y30.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.99%
OM growth 3Y-8.71%
OM growth 5Y16.52%
PM growth 3Y-32.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.31 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.98 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 118.47% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.64% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.68% | ||
| Profit Quality | 60.35% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
F-Score4
WACC8.21%
ROIC/WACC0.52
Cap/Depr(3y)110.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)27.2%
Profit Quality(3y)81.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.8%
EPS 3Y-21.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-19.51%
EPS Next Y-30.7%
EPS Next 2Y-23.68%
EPS Next 3Y-7.78%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.28%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%42.31%
Revenue Next Year25.67%
Revenue Next 2Y27.31%
Revenue Next 3Y30.05%
Revenue Next 5Y21.22%
EBIT growth 1Y-4.17%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year60.46%
EBIT Next 3Y26.16%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-48.02%
FCF growth 3Y7.24%
FCF growth 5Y24.02%
OCF growth 1Y-2.99%
OCF growth 3Y17.71%
OCF growth 5Y23.22%