GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488631 - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WN-PR-C. WN-PR-C was compared to 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-C has an excellent profitability rating, but there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WN-PR-C.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN-PR-C was profitable.
WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
WN-PR-C's Return On Assets of 2.56% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Return On Equity of 21.07% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 8.33% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 8.14%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of WN-PR-C (2.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-C (7.21%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin of 33.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
WN-PR-C has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-C has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.74, WN-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 77.78% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-C is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-C, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 55.56% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-C (3.18) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC5.36%
2.3 Liquidity
WN-PR-C has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN-PR-C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.74, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% 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 has grown by an nice 12.72% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-C shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.36% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 4.96% on average per year.
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 Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.87, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
WN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.48, 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 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-C is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%, WN-PR-C has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.45.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, WN-PR-C's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-C is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
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 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 Years19
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-C pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN-PR-C 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 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (6/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.86
+0.16 (+0.7%)
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 Cap2.95B
Analysts81.33
Price Target24.37 (6.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
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)4.32%
PT rev (3m)-14.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
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)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.87 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY53.5%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY67.7%
FCF(TTM)28.46
FCFY124.49%
OCF(TTM)47.03
OCFY205.73%
SpS477.73
BVpS48.4
TBVpS-31.95
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.18
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 | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC5.36%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
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%