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. There are concerns on the financial health of WN-PR-A while its profitability can be described as average. WN-PR-A scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination.
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.
WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.56%, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 21.07%, WN-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-A (8.33%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 8.17%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.13%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
WN-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (7.21%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.02%, WN-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% 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 | 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-A is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-A has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-A has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.75, WN-PR-A is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-A is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-A, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.05, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, 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
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-A has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
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.
WN-PR-A has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of 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.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.36% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
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
WN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 4.96% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.21% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.05 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies 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 26.35.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.62, 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.
WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 1.34%, WN-PR-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.47, WN-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WN-PR-A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WN-PR-A grows each year by 7.20%, which is quite nice.
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 Years20
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-A pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN-PR-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (5/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.11
-0.13 (-0.52%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.25B
Analysts81.33
Price Target24.53 (-2.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
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)-4.46%
PT rev (3m)-12.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.05%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.88 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY48.71%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY61.64%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY113.08%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY186.88%
SpS476.66
BVpS48.29
TBVpS-31.88
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 5Y4.96%
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 5Y3.21%
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%