GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488896 - Currency: CAD
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 a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WN-PR-A scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WN-PR-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.56%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WN-PR-A (21.07%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Return On Invested Capital of 8.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 8.14%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% |
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's Profit Margin of 2.13% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-A (7.21%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WN-PR-A (33.02%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% |
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.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that WN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-A has a worse Altman-Z score (1.75) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-A would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC5.47%
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.
WN-PR-A has a Current ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-A has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.72%, 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 10.57% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.36% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.29% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.29%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.05, the valuation of WN-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
WN-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 82.35% 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 (26.34), we can say WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.62 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.19. WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA 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.
82.35% 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 | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
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)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, 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 3.57. 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 2.40, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
WN-PR-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-A pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WN-PR-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-A (6/18/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.07
+0.11 (+0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.23B
Analysts81.33
Price Target27.08 (8.02%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.12%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.69%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
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)10.38%
PT rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY48.78%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY61.73%
FCF(TTM)28.46
FCFY113.52%
OCF(TTM)47.03
OCFY187.6%
SpS477.73
BVpS48.4
TBVpS-31.95
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.41% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% | ||
| FCFM | 5.96% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 279.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
F-Score6
WACC5.47%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y4.59%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y3.66%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%