WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.5 CAD
-0.11 (-0.95%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WCP. WCP was compared to 201 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. 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.
Of the past 5 years WCP 4 years were profitable.
WCP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.79%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.35%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.68% 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 74.13% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is above the industry average of 6.51%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.18%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.59% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WCP (24.35%) is better than 79.10% of its industry peers.
WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCP has a Gross Margin of 72.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 91.04% 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.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.52, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WCP (1.52) is better than 66.17% 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.
WCP has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.43) than 77.11% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCP has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.52 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WCP (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.73, WCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.21% of the companies in the same 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%.
Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.33% on average per year.
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.
WCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.90% yearly.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.83, the valuation of WCP can be described as very reasonable.
WCP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 74.13% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.38.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 66.17% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. WCP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued cheaply inside the industry as 80.60% of the companies are valued more expensively.
65.67% 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 | 21.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
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 6.36%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.95, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 93.53% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
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.
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 (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.5
-0.11 (-0.95%)
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 Cap13.96B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.87 (20.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP68.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.25%
PT rev (3m)3.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.2%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)23.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.38 | ||
| P/S | 3.09 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.12 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.17%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY7.47%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.71%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.34%
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 | 1.52 |
F-Score4
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
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.
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 -27.55% 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 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.17%.