GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-A - CA9611488896
25.91 CAD
+0.16 (+0.62%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-A was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-A scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-A has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. WN-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-A has a Return On Assets (1.98%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.34%, WN-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-A (9.62%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-A is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.34% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)23.13%
ROE(5y)17.34%
ROIC(3y)8.75%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.62%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.16%, WN-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 32.98%, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.62% | ||
| GM | 32.98% |
OM growth 3Y-1.8%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y43.65%
PM growth 5Y40.12%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-A is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that WN-PR-A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN-PR-A has a Altman-Z score (1.90) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-A is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-A, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-A (3.18) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
WN-PR-A has a Current Ratio of 1.24. 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 (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. 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.
The Quick ratio of WN-PR-A (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-A shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% on average per year.
WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-A will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.09% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
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 Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 6.29 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-A is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.51.
WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.18.
76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-A, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.53, WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN-PR-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.65 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, WN-PR-A is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WN-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.61. WN-PR-A pays more dividend than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-A decreases each year by -13.94%.
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)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-A. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-A (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.91
+0.16 (+0.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.92B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target30.63 (18.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP46.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.81%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.6%
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)1.88%
PT rev (3m)8.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.65 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY15.9%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY19.29%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY36.16%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY59.58%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.34% | ||
| ROCE | 13.19% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.33% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.62% | ||
| GM | 32.98% | ||
| FCFM | 5.7% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)23.13%
ROE(5y)17.34%
ROIC(3y)8.75%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
ROICexc(3y)9.43%
ROICexc(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc(3y)13.5%
ROICexgc(5y)12.52%
ROCE(3y)12%
ROCE(5y)10.93%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.1%
ROICexgc growth 5Y6.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.92%
OM growth 3Y-1.8%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y43.65%
PM growth 5Y40.12%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 351.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
F-Score5
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.49
Cap/Depr(3y)87.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.34%
Profit Quality(3y)227.35%
Profit Quality(5y)410.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.51%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP / WN-PR-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WN-PR-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for WN-PR-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of WN-PR-A stock?
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) is 6.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.
Is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.37%.