GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-C - CA9611488631
24.1 CAD
+0.05 (+0.21%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-C scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-C was compared to 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
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 (1.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WN-PR-C has a better Return On Equity (16.34%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.62%, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% 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 7.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-C is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 has a Profit Margin (1.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-C (8.16%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
WN-PR-C's Gross Margin of 32.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 64.71% 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
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 1.89. 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.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-C (1.89) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-C would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.19) which is in line with 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-C underperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.44%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, WN-PR-C perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-C may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-C's Quick ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WN-PR-C have decreased strongly by -54.96% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.21% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.09% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.85, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
WN-PR-C's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-C is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.10, WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.82, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WN-PR-C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.52.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
82.35% 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 | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-C may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.69%, which is a nice return.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.60. WN-PR-C pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-C decreases each year by -13.94%.
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)-13.94%
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.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-C (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.1
+0.05 (+0.21%)
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 Cap9.23B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target29.22 (21.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
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)2.78%
PT rev (3m)12.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.1%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY20.74%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY38.87%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY64.06%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.87
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%
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-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 | 1.89 |
F-Score5
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.51%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
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 financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) is 3 / 10.
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 decline by -18.42% in the next year.