GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-A - CA9611488896
25.58 CAD
-0.06 (-0.23%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WN-PR-A. WN-PR-A was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-A has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-A has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-A has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.98%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A has a better Return On Equity (16.34%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.62%, WN-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 7.74%.
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
WN-PR-A has a Profit Margin (1.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (8.16%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
WN-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 32.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
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
WN-PR-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-A would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-A is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN-PR-A is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same 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
The earnings per share for WN-PR-A have decreased strongly by -54.96% in the last year.
WN-PR-A shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.21% in the past year.
WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.09% 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 4.12% yearly.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 6.21, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.12 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
WN-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.32. WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
WN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
WN-PR-A's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.52. WN-PR-A pays more dividend than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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
WN-PR-A pays out 46.37% of its income as dividend. 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 (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.58
-0.06 (-0.23%)
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
Analysts80
Price Target31.5 (23.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)9.07%
PT rev (3m)13.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 6.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.63 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY16.11%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY19.54%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY36.62%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY60.35%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.1%
ROICexcg 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
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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%