GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-A - CA9611488896
25.53 CAD
+0.03 (+0.12%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WN-PR-A. WN-PR-A was compared to 16 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, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-A has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 16.34%, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.62%, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same 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 8.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-A is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.62%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-A (8.16%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.98%, WN-PR-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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 | 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-A is still 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 increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-A has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN-PR-A has a Altman-Z score (1.82) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-A is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-A, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-A has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (6.19) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-A has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-A (3.18) is worse than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC5.53%
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.
The Current ratio of WN-PR-A (1.24) 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.74, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% 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 for WN-PR-A have decreased strongly by -22.52% in the last year.
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.
WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
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)-22.52%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%-65.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
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 5.48% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-A will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-61.89%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.72%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.97.
WN-PR-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 81.25% 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 (27.24), we can say WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.09 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 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.81, WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.09 |
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.
WN-PR-A's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-A has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WN-PR-A's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%, 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 1.78.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, WN-PR-A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 46.37% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WN-PR-A is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-A (8/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
25.53
+0.03 (+0.12%)
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 Cap3.27B
Analysts80
Price Target28.88 (13.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
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)2.21%
PT rev (3m)17.73%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-67.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-67.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-67.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 5.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.52 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.78 |
EPS(TTM)8.6
EY33.69%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY19.65%
FCF(TTM)28.05
FCFY109.85%
OCF(TTM)46.22
OCFY181.03%
SpS491.71
BVpS48.8
TBVpS-32.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
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 | 1.82 |
F-Score5
WACC5.53%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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)-22.52%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%-65.19%
EPS Next Y-61.89%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.72%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%