WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.59 CAD
-0.19 (-1.61%)
WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 218 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 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.
WCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WCP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
WCP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WCP has a Return On Assets of 4.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 83.49% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.35%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.76% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.76%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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 3 year average ROIC (10.61%) for WCP is well above the current ROIC(4.76%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (20.18%) than 80.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
WCP's Operating Margin of 24.35% is fine compared to the rest 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.
WCP's Gross Margin of 72.69% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 90.83% 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 | 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
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.53, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WCP has a better Altman-Z score (1.53) than 66.51% of its industry peers.
WCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.43. This is a neutral value as WCP would need 5.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.43, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.44% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WCP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 58.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WCP has a Current ratio (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
The Quick ratio of WCP (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WCP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.86%.
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
WCP is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.13% yearly.
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WCP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.91.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.29. WCP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.48.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued cheaper than 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
66.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
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 -7.45% 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.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.83. WCP pays more dividend than 95.41% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| 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
WCP pays out 68.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WCP has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.17%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.59
-0.19 (-1.61%)
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 Cap14.06B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.87 (19.67%)
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 | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.48 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.38 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.01 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.09%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY7.42%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.68%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.22%
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 | 1.53 |
F-Score4
WACC7.48%
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
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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.
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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 9.91 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.29.
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.