GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488896 - Currency: CAD
Overall WN-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-A against 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good 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.
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
WN-PR-A has a Return On Assets (2.56%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-A has a Return On Equity of 21.07%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital (8.33%) which is in line with 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 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
WN-PR-A has a Profit Margin of 2.13%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding
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.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-A (1.75) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
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.
WN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-A is doing worse than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC5.48%
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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.72% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.36% in the last 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
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
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.
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 2.06 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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.91. WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.63, the valuation of WN-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.77, WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.63 |
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.
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 | 0.89 | ||
| 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.
WN-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.2
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.
WN-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.47.
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
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 Years20
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 (5/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.24
+0.33 (+1.32%)
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 Cap3.26B
Analysts81.33
Price Target24.53 (-2.81%)
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 | 2.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.54 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY48.45%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY61.32%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY112.5%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY185.91%
SpS476.66
BVpS48.29
TBVpS-31.88
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.2
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
WACC5.48%
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%