GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-C - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488631 - Currency: CAD
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. WN-PR-C has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WN-PR-C is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN-PR-C was profitable.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-C has a Return On Assets (2.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 21.07%, WN-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C has a Return On Invested Capital (8.33%) which is in line with 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 8.17%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WN-PR-C (2.13%) 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 7.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-C has a better Gross Margin (33.02%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that WN-PR-C is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-C has a worse Altman-Z score (1.74) than 76.47% 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.
WN-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 58.82% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-C (3.18) is worse than 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.56
WACC5.35%
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.
WN-PR-C's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same 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 12.72%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-C shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.36% 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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
WN-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
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 decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 1.84, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.25.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.46, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.15), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.46 |
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 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
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.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.34%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.47.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.34, WN-PR-C pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
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 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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-C pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
WN-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.55
+0.05 (+0.22%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.91B
Analysts81.33
Price Target21.98 (-2.53%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.34% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-Date
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)-5.81%
PT rev (3m)-14.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
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)0.09%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.46 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.97 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY54.24%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY68.63%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY125.92%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY208.09%
SpS476.66
BVpS48.29
TBVpS-31.88
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC5.35%
ROIC/WACC1.56
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
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%