GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488896 - Currency: CAD
WN-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-A is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-A may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
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 2.56%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
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.
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 8.33%.
| 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.
WN-PR-A has a better Operating Margin (7.21%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-A has a better Gross Margin (33.02%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-A is 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
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 1.75. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-A is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-A has a worse Altman-Z score (1.75) 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.
WN-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-A (3.18) is worse than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC5.44%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, WN-PR-A perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 13.38%, 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.
WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.47%.
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)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
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 Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.07 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-A.
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.
WN-PR-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.10, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.75, 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.74, WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN-PR-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WN-PR-A is cheaper than 76.47% 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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.01 |
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)0.2
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
WN-PR-A's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.41.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, WN-PR-A's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 (5/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.73
+0.13 (+0.53%)
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 Cap3.20B
Analysts81.33
Price Target23.49 (-5.01%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
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)-12.47%
PT rev (3m)-14.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
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)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.07 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.53 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.01 |
EPS(TTM)11.95
EY48.32%
EPS(NY)14.17
Fwd EY57.29%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY114.82%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY189.75%
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
WACC5.44%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year49.71%
EBIT Next 3Y11.36%
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%