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GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:WN-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488631 - Currency: CAD

21.9  -0.11 (-0.5%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Overall WN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-C 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of 2.56%, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.07%, WN-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 8.33%.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.13%, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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 has a Gross Margin of 33.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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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.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-C is higher compared to a year ago.
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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's Altman-Z score of 1.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C is outperformed by 77.78% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.05
Altman-Z 1.74
ROIC/WACC1.57
WACC5.31%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-C.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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 55.56% of its industry peers.
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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WN-PR-C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.38%, which is quite good.
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 2.47% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
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 Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 5 10 15

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.83, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.18), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.55.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 20.81. WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.83
Fwd PE 1.55
WN-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-C.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 0.77
EV/EBITDA 2.96
WN-PR-C.CA Per share dataWN-PR-C.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200 300 400

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.
WN-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, 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 1.41.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.23, WN-PR-C pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.45.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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 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 Years18
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
WN-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-C.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-C (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

21.9

-0.11 (-0.5%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)02-26 2025-02-26/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2025-05-06/bmo
Inst Owners14.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.83B
Analysts81.33
Price Target21.07 (-3.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date03-14 2025-03-14 (0.325)
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)-13.57%
PT rev (3m)-15.47%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.99%
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)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 1.83
Fwd PE 1.55
P/S 0.05
P/FCF 0.77
P/OCF 0.47
P/B 0.45
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.96
EPS(TTM)11.95
EY54.57%
EPS(NY)14.17
Fwd EY64.69%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY129.66%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY214.27%
SpS476.66
BVpS48.29
TBVpS-31.88
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC5.31%
ROIC/WACC1.57
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)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year49.71%
EBIT Next 3Y11.36%
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%