GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-A - CA9611488896
25.63 CAD
+0.13 (+0.51%)
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 has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-A is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally WN-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WN-PR-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-A has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.88%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.74%, WN-PR-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 8.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-A is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.74% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% |
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
WN-PR-A has a Profit Margin (2.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.02%, WN-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.06%, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.32% | ||
| GM | 33.06% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-A is still creating some value.
WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 1.92. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-A (1.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-A would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.69, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN-PR-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-A underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-A may have some problems paying 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
The earnings per share for WN-PR-A have decreased strongly by -38.37% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.37%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.89% on average over the next years.
WN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.89%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.96, the valuation of WN-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.11, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 5.13, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.21. WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.13 |
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.
76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
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 3.55. 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 2.32, 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 paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WN-PR-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-A (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.63
+0.13 (+0.51%)
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 Cap9.79B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target29.49 (15.06%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.22%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.1%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.68%
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)-6.39%
PT rev (3m)2.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.13 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.73 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.68 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY16.78%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY19.5%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY33.92%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY57.69%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.74% | ||
| ROCE | 13.13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.27% | ||
| OM | 8.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.32% | ||
| GM | 33.06% | ||
| FCFM | 5.21% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 223.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
F-Score7
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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)-38.37%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
FCF growth 1Y-0.33%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y-2.03%
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 5.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.
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 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.79%.