GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:WN-PR-C • CA9611488631

23.41 CAD
-0.07 (-0.3%)
Last: Feb 26, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, WN-PR-C scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-C was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-C scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-C scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally WN-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WN-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WN-PR-C had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-C has been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WN-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-C.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-C has a Return On Assets of 2.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C has a Return On Equity of 23.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-C is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-C.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-C's Profit Margin of 2.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-C has a better Operating Margin (8.02%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-C has a better Gross Margin (33.06%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C'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-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-C is creating some value.
  • WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-C has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-C is higher compared to a year ago.
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-C.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 1.91 indicates that WN-PR-C is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-C (1.91) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-C is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-C, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WN-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • WN-PR-C has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.52%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-C.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-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WN-PR-C's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WN-PR-C has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WN-PR-C 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.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
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-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.90% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.10% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%

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

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.44, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.59, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.44
Fwd PE 4.59
WN-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.68
EV/EBITDA 3.57
WN-PR-C.CA Per share dataWN-PR-C.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WN-PR-C'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-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • WN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.51
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, WN-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.23. WN-PR-C pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WN-PR-C pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-C decreases each year by -13.94%.
  • WN-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WN-PR-C 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 Years19
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN-PR-C 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-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-C.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-C.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-C (2/26/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.41

-0.07 (-0.3%)

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 Cap8.88B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.33 (12.47%)
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 Years19
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)0.5%
PT rev (3m)-8.03%
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 5.44
Fwd PE 4.59
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 2.68
P/OCF 1.57
P/B 1.42
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.57
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.37%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.81%
FCF(TTM)8.75
FCFY37.36%
OCF(TTM)14.87
OCFY63.54%
SpS167.99
BVpS16.45
TBVpS-10.86
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.51
Graham Number39.89
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 1.91
F-Score7
WACC6.52%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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 5Y7.9%
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 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y7.45%
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 5.2 PERP / WN-PR-C.CA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-C.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the financial health of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) is 3 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 16% in the next year.