GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-C - CA9611488631
24.05 CAD
-0.02 (-0.1%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-C scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-C was compared to 17 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 is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad 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.
WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-C has a Return On Assets (1.98%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.34%, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 9.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 70.59% 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 8.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-C is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
WN-PR-C has a Profit Margin of 1.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-C (8.16%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WN-PR-C (32.98%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-C is creating some value.
WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding
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.
WN-PR-C's Altman-Z score of 1.89 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-C is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-C, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.19, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% 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 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.48%
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's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 47.06% of 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 Quick ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 -22.52%.
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 3.21% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.52%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%-65.19%
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 decrease by -12.81% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.78% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-61.89%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
EPS Next 5Y-12.81%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.80 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.30), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.79, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.73, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WN-PR-C's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.63% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.51, WN-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.35, WN-PR-C pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
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-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.05
-0.02 (-0.1%)
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 Cap9.23B
Analysts80
Price Target27.8 (15.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
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)7.24%
PT rev (3m)26.46%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-66.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-67.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-67.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.56 |
EPS(TTM)8.6
EY35.76%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY20.86%
FCF(TTM)9.35
FCFY38.87%
OCF(TTM)15.41
OCFY64.06%
SpS163.91
BVpS16.27
TBVpS-10.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
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
WACC6.48%
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)-22.52%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%-65.19%
EPS Next Y-61.89%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
EPS Next 5Y-12.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y8.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%