GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488631 - Currency: CAD
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-C scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-C was compared to 16 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.56%, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.07%, WN-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.33%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 62.50% 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 8.33%.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 2.13%, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-C has a Operating Margin of 7.21%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 81.25% 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 33.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 75.00% 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
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.
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.
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.
WN-PR-C has a worse Altman-Z score (1.74) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-C would need 6.05 years to pay back of 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 43.75% 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-C underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC5.39%
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.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.24, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-C is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-C's Quick ratio of 0.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.36% in the last 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
WN-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.28% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.53% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 1.88, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.35.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.49, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 37.54. WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-C is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.63%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.66, WN-PR-C pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-C pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WN-PR-C grows each year by 7.20%, which is quite nice.
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
33.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-C. This is a low number and 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 (7/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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-0.08 (-0.35%)
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 Cap2.96B
Analysts78.75
Price Target25.92 (12.7%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.63% |
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)6.39%
PT rev (3m)11.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY53.17%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY67.29%
FCF(TTM)28.52
FCFY124.02%
OCF(TTM)47.14
OCFY204.96%
SpS478.84
BVpS48.52
TBVpS-32.02
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
WACC5.39%
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 5Y5.28%
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 5Y3.53%
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%