GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-C - CA9611488631
23.58 CAD
-0.07 (-0.3%)
WN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 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 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.
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.
WN-PR-C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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 2.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 50.00% 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 88.89% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 72.22% 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 8.02%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WN-PR-C (2.32%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 8.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.06%, WN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 8.02% | ||
| 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%
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-C is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
WN-PR-C's Altman-Z score of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-C would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.69, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.52%
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.
The Current ratio of WN-PR-C (1.24) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
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 14.06% 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.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.15% 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)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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.48, 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 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.28. WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.62 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
WN-PR-C's Price/Forward 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.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.52), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 |
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 88.89% 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 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, WN-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, 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.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-C. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.58
-0.07 (-0.3%)
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 Cap9.00B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.53 (12.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
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)-7.47%
PT rev (3m)-4.58%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.24%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.65%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.87%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.7%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 5Y8.75%
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 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
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%
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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.