GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-C - CA9611488631
23.75 CAD
+0.11 (+0.47%)
Overall WN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-C against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-C has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-C is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally WN-PR-C also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-C has always been profitable.
WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 1.98%, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C has a Return On Equity of 16.34%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 9.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 77.78% 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 7.74%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-C 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-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
WN-PR-C has a Operating Margin of 8.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin of 32.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-C 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-C is still creating some value.
WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WN-PR-C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-C is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.89, WN-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-C would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 61.11% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
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 has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with 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 better Quick ratio (0.74) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-C shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.09% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.76, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.75 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.32. WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.52, WN-PR-C pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-C pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WN-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-C decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN-PR-C has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WN-PR-C has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-C. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.75
+0.11 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.09B
Analysts80
Price Target29.22 (23.03%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP46.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
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)8.26%
PT rev (3m)17.36%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.35%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY21.04%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY39.44%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY65%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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 | 1.89 |
F-Score5
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)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.51%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%