WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.84 CAD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WCP. WCP was compared to 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While WCP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WCP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. WCP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WCP was profitable.
In the past year WCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WCP 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WCP has a better Return On Assets (4.79%) than 83.49% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WCP (8.35%) is better than 63.76% of its industry peers.
WCP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
WCP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.61%. This is above the industry average of 6.53%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.76%) 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 | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% |
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's Profit Margin of 20.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 80.73% of its industry peers.
WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WCP has a Operating Margin of 24.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 79.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.69%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.83% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.18% | ||
| GM | 72.69% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WCP is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
WCP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WCP has a better Altman-Z score (1.55) than 66.06% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP is 5.43, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WCP, 5.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP (5.43) is better than 78.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.72% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
WCP has a Current Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 0.73, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.04% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.73, WCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WCP have decreased strongly by -19.86% in the last 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 very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.36%.
The Revenue has been growing by 25.03% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.86%
EPS 3Y-21.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.13% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-27.55%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.13%
Revenue Next Year55.79%
Revenue Next 2Y33.57%
Revenue Next 3Y22.21%
Revenue Next 5Y19.9%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.12, the valuation of WCP can be described as very reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 72.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.49, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.78 indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 66.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.69), we can say WCP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
78.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.84 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of WCP may justify a higher PE ratio.
WCP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.99%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.83, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 95.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WCP grows each year by 16.83%, which is quite nice.
WCP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
68.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WCP's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.17%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.84
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.37B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.87 (17.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP68.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)36.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(2)94.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)37.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(4)94.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20.26%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.19%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)15.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)23.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.12 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.78 | ||
| P/S | 3.18 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.84 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.13 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY9.88%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY7.26%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.58%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY15.87%
SpS3.72
BVpS9
TBVpS9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROCE | 6.28% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.76% | ||
| OM | 24.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.18% | ||
| GM | 72.69% | ||
| FCFM | 14.57% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.88%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
F-Score4
WACC7.49%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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)-19.86%
EPS 3Y-21.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.04%
EPS Next Y-27.55%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
Revenue Next Year55.79%
Revenue Next 2Y33.57%
Revenue Next 3Y22.21%
Revenue Next 5Y19.9%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year43.05%
EBIT Next 3Y24.61%
EBIT Next 5Y14.2%
FCF growth 1Y-25.85%
FCF growth 3Y7.24%
FCF growth 5Y24.02%
OCF growth 1Y25.17%
OCF growth 3Y17.71%
OCF growth 5Y23.22%
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC / WCP.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WCP.CA.
What is the valuation status for WCP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 10.12 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
What is the financial health of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 4 / 10.