GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:WN-PR-A • CA9611488896

25.45 CAD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Last: Feb 12, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overview Stock Chart Technical Analysis Fundamental Analysis Analyst Ratings Earnings Estimates Financials Ownership News
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WN-PR-A. WN-PR-A was compared to 16 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth Finally WN-PR-A also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

7

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.
  • In the past 5 years WN-PR-A has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-A's Return On Assets of 2.88% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-A's Return On Equity of 23.74% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • 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 62.50% 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 8.50%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN-PR-A is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-A.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • WN-PR-A's Profit Margin of 2.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.02%, WN-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WN-PR-A has a Gross Margin of 33.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

More info and screens

ROAROEROICOperating and Profit MarginShow most profitable peers

3

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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding
  • WN-PR-A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.92 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 1.92, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.69, WN-PR-A is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
  • WN-PR-A has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 1.92
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-A.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% 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.
  • WN-PR-A has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

More info and screens

WACCDebt/EquityHow to determine the health of a companyAltman-Z scoreShow peers with great health

4

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 14.06%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% 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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%

3.2 Future

  • WN-PR-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.23% yearly.
  • WN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%

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 stable.
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-A.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

More info and screens

Find the best growth stocksShow best growing peers

9

4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.92.
  • 81.25% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.98.
  • 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 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.69), we can say WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.92
Fwd PE 4.98
WN-PR-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-A.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-A is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.93
EV/EBITDA 3.67
WN-PR-A.CA Per share dataWN-PR-A.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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.
  • WN-PR-A's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)0.56
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%

More info and screens

Price/EarningsPrice/FCFFCF per shareEV/EBITDAPEG RATIOShow best valued peers

8

5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.39, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-A pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WN-PR-A pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN-PR-A pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
WN-PR-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-A.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-A.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

More info and screens

Find the best dividend stocksShow peers with best dividend

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-A (2/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

25.45

+0.02 (+0.08%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.72B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target28.45 (11.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years21
Ex-DateN/A
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)-1.39%
PT rev (3m)-7.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.92
Fwd PE 4.98
P/S 0.15
P/FCF 2.93
P/OCF 1.72
P/B 1.56
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.67
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY16.9%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY20.06%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY34.16%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY58.1%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.37
PEG (5Y)0.56
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.49%
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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y7.78%
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 6 / 10 to WN-PR-A.CA.


What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the financial health for WN-PR-A stock?

The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) is 3 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WN-PR-A stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) is expected to grow by 16% in the next year.