GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488631 - Currency: CAD
WN-PR-C 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-C belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-C may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
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 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C has a better Return On Equity (21.07%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
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 64.71% 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 8.17%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.13%, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.21%, WN-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-C has a Gross Margin of 33.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 82.35% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-C is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-C has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-C (1.74) is worse than 76.47% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.05, WN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-C has dependencies on debt 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 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC5.34%
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.
The Current ratio of WN-PR-C (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the 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 has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is in line with 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.
WN-PR-C shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.36% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
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 4.96% yearly.
WN-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.21% yearly.
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
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.83, 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 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.35, WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.45 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-C is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed 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 22.20.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN-PR-C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
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)0.17
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.47, WN-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.34, WN-PR-C pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-C is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
WN-PR-C has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-C pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WN-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (5/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.37
-0.03 (-0.13%)
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 Cap2.89B
Analysts81.33
Price Target21.98 (-1.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
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)-5.81%
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 | 1.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY54.67%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY69.19%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY126.93%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY209.77%
SpS476.66
BVpS48.29
TBVpS-31.88
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
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
WACC5.34%
ROIC/WACC1.56
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%