GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-C - CA9611488631
23.72 CAD
0 (0%)
WN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-C has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-C has been profitable.
WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.88%, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.74%, WN-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Return On Invested Capital of 9.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.35%.
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
WN-PR-C has a Profit Margin of 2.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-C (8.02%) is better than 76.47% 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 (33.06%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
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.
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 1.91. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.91, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-C is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-C, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-C's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.5%
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 has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with 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.
The Quick ratio of WN-PR-C (0.74) 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 growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.15%.
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.
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
WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.52.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.84), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.65 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 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.65 |
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 | 2.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.59 |
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.
WN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, WN-PR-C pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-C pays more dividend than 88.24% 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 2.00.
| 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 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)-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 (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.72
0 (0%)
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 Cap9.06B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.87 (13.28%)
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)-2.63%
PT rev (3m)-5.5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.65 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.59 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.13%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.52%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.65%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.33%
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
WACC6.5%
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%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP / WN-PR-C.CA FAQ
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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.