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

TSX:WN-PR-C • CA9611488631

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This WN-PR-C.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WN-PR-C.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WN-PR-C (1.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN-PR-C's Return On Equity of 19.43% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.41%, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-C had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.38%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.54%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.41%) for WN-PR-C is above the 3 year average (8.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.97%
ROE 19.43%
ROIC 9.41%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-C.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.59%, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-C's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of WN-PR-C (8.01%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.04%, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.01%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 32.04%
OM growth 3Y-2.02%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. WN-PR-C.CA Health Analysis

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.
  • WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-C has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • WN-PR-C has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. 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 1.85 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as WN-PR-C would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-C (5.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • WN-PR-C has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.42. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-C underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC6.16%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that WN-PR-C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WN-PR-C has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-C has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. 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 of 0.65. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN-PR-C.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.97% 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 14.29% yearly.
  • WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.71%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.94% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%

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 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-C.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. WN-PR-C.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.20.
  • 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 87.50% 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 (27.42), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.58, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
  • WN-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies 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 22.29.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.2
Fwd PE 4.58
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

  • 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • WN-PR-C's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.28
EV/EBITDA 3.55
WN-PR-C.CA Per share dataWN-PR-C.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

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.
  • WN-PR-C has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%

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5. WN-PR-C.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.01, WN-PR-C pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WN-PR-C is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-C decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • 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)-12.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
WN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-C.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN-PR-C pays out 47.37% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.37%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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

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WN-PR-C.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-C (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.2

+0.18 (+0.78%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners14.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners60.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.78B
Revenue(TTM)64.51B
Net Income(TTM)1.03B
Analysts81.25
Price Target27.84 (20%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP47.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.47%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.21%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.58%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.96%
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)12.88%
PT rev (3m)6.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.2
Fwd PE 4.58
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 2.28
P/OCF 1.4
P/B 1.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.55
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY19.22%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY21.84%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY43.87%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY71.33%
SpS170.48
BVpS13.95
TBVpS-12.83
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number37.4192 (61.29%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.97%
ROE 19.43%
ROCE 13.63%
ROIC 9.41%
ROICexc 9.8%
ROICexgc 13.57%
OM 8.01%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 32.04%
FCFM 5.97%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.92%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)12.52%
ROICexgc(5y)12.68%
ROCE(3y)12.3%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.02%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Debt/EBITDA 2.39
Cap/Depr 101.3%
Cap/Sales 3.74%
Interest Coverage 4.15
Cash Conversion 82.95%
Profit Quality 375.34%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score6
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)95.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.51%
Profit Quality(3y)296.33%
Profit Quality(5y)400.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y16.31%
EBIT growth 3Y2.08%
EBIT growth 5Y12.08%
EBIT Next Year36.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.52%
EBIT Next 5Y5.95%
FCF growth 1Y4.93%
FCF growth 3Y8.87%
FCF growth 5Y-0.4%
OCF growth 1Y3.25%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y2.55%

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP / WN-PR-C.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-C.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of WN-PR-C stock?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WN-PR-C stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) is 5.2 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) is expected to grow by 13.62% in the next year.