WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
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14.32 CAD
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This WCP.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WCP.CA Profitability Analysis
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 each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.10%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP has a better Return On Equity (8.95%) than 66.51% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WCP (5.01%) is better than 72.64% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCP is in line with the industry average of 6.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.1% | ||
| ROE | 8.95% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)13.19%
ROE(3y)13.1%
ROE(5y)24%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)9.29%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.05%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.55% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WCP has a Operating Margin of 22.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 79.25% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
- WCP has a Gross Margin of 72.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 90.57% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.05% | ||
| GM | 72.18% |
OM growth 3Y-20.74%
OM growth 5Y70%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.55%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
2. WCP.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCP is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for WCP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.78, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.78, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WCP would need 6.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP (6.18) is better than 77.36% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, WCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.91% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.70, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP has a Quick Ratio of 0.70. 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 Quick ratio value of 0.70, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. WCP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WCP have decreased strongly by -25.55% in the last year.
- The earnings per share for WCP have been decreasing by -19.29% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has grown by 54.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 44.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.55%
EPS 3Y-19.29%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.88%
Revenue growth 3Y9.68%
Revenue growth 5Y44.84%
Sales Q2Q%76.64%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
- WCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y-23.3%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.04, which indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 71.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.70, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.30, which indicates a rather expensive current 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 71.23% 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 (23.84), we can say WCP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.3 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 83.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 66.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.3 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WCP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.60, WCP pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.81%!
- 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)30.81%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- WCP pays out 74.70% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WCP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.7%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
WCP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WCP (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.32
+0.01 (+0.07%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners25.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.38B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts82
Price Target14.21 (-0.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
DP74.7%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.0608)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(2)29.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)22.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(4)94.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.14%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)18.41%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)14.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.36%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.19%
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)0.48%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-18.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)7.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.3 | ||
| P/S | 3.36 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.47 | ||
| P/B | 1.58 | ||
| P/tB | 1.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.3 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY7.12%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.46%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.51%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY15.45%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.1% | ||
| ROE | 8.95% | ||
| ROCE | 6.68% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.02% | ||
| OM | 22.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.05% | ||
| GM | 72.18% | ||
| FCFM | 11.79% |
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)13.19%
ROE(3y)13.1%
ROE(5y)24%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)9.29%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)9.35%
ROICexgc(3y)7.18%
ROICexgc(5y)9.35%
ROCE(3y)9.44%
ROCE(5y)12.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y75.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31%
ROICexc growth 5Y75.37%
OM growth 3Y-20.74%
OM growth 5Y70%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.55%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
F-Score4
WACC7.56%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)122.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)36.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)30.26%
Profit Quality(3y)72.37%
Profit Quality(5y)67.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.55%
EPS 3Y-19.29%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
EPS Next Y-23.3%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.88%
Revenue growth 3Y9.68%
Revenue growth 5Y44.84%
Sales Q2Q%76.64%
Revenue Next Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
EBIT growth 1Y25.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.07%
EBIT growth 5Y146.23%
EBIT Next Year52.35%
EBIT Next 3Y20.43%
EBIT Next 5Y12.08%
FCF growth 1Y-12.51%
FCF growth 3Y-25.75%
FCF growth 5Y19.61%
OCF growth 1Y46.51%
OCF growth 3Y7.15%
OCF growth 5Y42.93%
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC / WCP.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCP.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is expected to decline by -23.3% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.7%.