GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-C.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:WN-PR-C • CA9611488631
23.55 CAD
-0.02 (-0.08%)
Last: Feb 2, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall WN-PR-C gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-C against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-C belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-C may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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.
- In the past 5 years WN-PR-C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WN-PR-C (2.88%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.74%, WN-PR-C belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.58%, WN-PR-C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 8.50%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN-PR-C is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 2.32% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-C outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-C has grown nicely.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.02%, WN-PR-C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-C's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WN-PR-C has a Gross Margin of 33.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-C outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-C has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-C has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-C has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
- WN-PR-C has a worse Altman-Z score (1.91) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-C has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-C would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WN-PR-C has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WN-PR-C has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-C (3.18) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC6.62%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN-PR-C is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 47.06% 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 14.06%, which is quite good.
- 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.
- WN-PR-C shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.15%.
- 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)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
- Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-C will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.23% on average per year.
- WN-PR-C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.42% yearly.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WN-PR-C is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.48.
- 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-C, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.41), we can say WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.61, the valuation of WN-PR-C can be described as very cheap.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-C indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-C is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.64. WN-PR-C is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.61 |
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 cheaply inside the industry as 82.35% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN-PR-C's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, WN-PR-C is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- WN-PR-C's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.29. WN-PR-C pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WN-PR-C pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
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 (2/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.55
-0.02 (-0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14 2025-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.99B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.2 (11.25%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-DateN/A
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)-2.49%
PT rev (3m)-8.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.59 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.26%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.68%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.91%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.78%
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
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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 5Y8.23%
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 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y7.78%
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 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 grow by 16% in the next year.