GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WN-PR-A • CA9611488896

Current stock price

25.14 CAD
-0.03 (-0.12%)
Last:

This WN-PR-A.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

6

1. WN-PR-A.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WN-PR-A was profitable.
  • In the past year WN-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • WN-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-A has a Return On Assets (3.41%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-A's Return On Equity of 33.71% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.90%, WN-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-A is below the industry average of 11.23%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.90%) for WN-PR-A is above the 3 year average (8.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.41%
ROE 33.71%
ROIC 16.9%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.39%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.57%, WN-PR-A is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WN-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (8.20%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-A's Gross Margin of 32.51% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.2%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 32.51%
OM growth 3Y-1.99%
OM growth 5Y8.47%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

5

2. WN-PR-A.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WN-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding
  • WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-A has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that WN-PR-A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WN-PR-A has a better Altman-Z score (3.05) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-A is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WN-PR-A, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WN-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.42, WN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC6.41%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WN-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that WN-PR-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of WN-PR-A (1.10) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WN-PR-A has a Quick ratio of 0.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

5

3. WN-PR-A.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WN-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.97%, which is quite good.
  • WN-PR-A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.29% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WN-PR-A shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 83.69%.
  • WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%

3.2 Future

  • WN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.73% yearly.
  • WN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

9

4. WN-PR-A.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.64.
  • WN-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.91), we can say WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.91, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
  • 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.64
Fwd PE 4.91
WN-PR-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.25% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.48
EV/EBITDA 2.37
WN-PR-A.CA Per share dataWN-PR-A.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WN-PR-A's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

8

5. WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-A pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-A decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • WN-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • WN-PR-A has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN-PR-A pays out 27.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.3%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

WN-PR-A.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-A (4/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

25.14

-0.03 (-0.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.54B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts81.25
Price Target26.81 (6.64%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years22
Ex-Date02-27
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.47%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.21%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.58%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.96%
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)-7.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.64
Fwd PE 4.91
P/S 0.08
P/FCF 2.48
P/OCF 1.52
P/B 1.81
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.37
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY17.74%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY20.36%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY40.36%
OCF(TTM)16.5
OCFY65.63%
SpS298.19
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.39
Graham Number37.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.41%
ROE 33.71%
ROCE 24.47%
ROIC 16.9%
ROICexc 17.59%
ROICexgc 24.37%
OM 8.2%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 32.51%
FCFM 3.4%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.39%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.92%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)12.53%
ROICexgc(5y)12.69%
ROCE(3y)12.31%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.07%
OM growth 3Y-1.99%
OM growth 5Y8.47%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Debt/EBITDA 1.55
Cap/Depr 101.3%
Cap/Sales 2.13%
Interest Coverage 7.45
Cash Conversion 53.7%
Profit Quality 216.35%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 3.05
F-Score7
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC2.64
Cap/Depr(3y)95.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.51%
Profit Quality(3y)296.33%
Profit Quality(5y)400.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y108.87%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y12.11%
EBIT Next Year42.1%
EBIT Next 3Y9.19%
EBIT Next 5Y5.71%
FCF growth 1Y4.93%
FCF growth 3Y8.87%
FCF growth 5Y-0.4%
OCF growth 1Y3.25%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y2.55%

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP / WN-PR-A.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-A stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-A.CA.


What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) stock?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the valuation of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) is 5.64 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.


What is the expected EPS growth for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) is expected to grow by 14.78% in the next year.