GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-C - CA9611488631
23.9 CAD
+0.12 (+0.5%)
Overall WN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-C against 16 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WN-PR-C.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-C had positive earnings in the past year.
WN-PR-C had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-C has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-C has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.34%, WN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.62%, WN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-C is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
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's Profit Margin of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
WN-PR-C has a Operating Margin of 8.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 81.25% 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 68.75% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-C is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding
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
An Altman-Z score of 1.81 indicates that WN-PR-C is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN-PR-C has a Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-C underperforms 62.50% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.19, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-C is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC5.45%
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 has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 50.00% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.35% 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 10.57% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.21% in the past year.
WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
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 5.48% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.72% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.72%
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.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 1.93, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 87.50% 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 27.24.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.54 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-C.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.82, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-C is valued cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.75 |
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.
The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.53.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.37, WN-PR-C pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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.
WN-PR-C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.9
+0.12 (+0.5%)
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 Cap3.06B
Analysts80
Price Target27.43 (14.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
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)10.17%
PT rev (3m)24.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.54 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.75 |
EPS(TTM)12.36
EY51.72%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY64.76%
FCF(TTM)27.98
FCFY117.06%
OCF(TTM)46.1
OCFY192.9%
SpS490.52
BVpS48.69
TBVpS-32.13
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.18
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 | 1.81 |
F-Score5
WACC5.45%
ROIC/WACC1.77
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)11.35%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.72%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%