GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:WN-PR-D • CA9611488557
23.55 CAD
+0.05 (+0.21%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM
Overall WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-D against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-D scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally WN-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WN-PR-D was profitable.
- In the past year WN-PR-D had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WN-PR-D had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WN-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of 2.88%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of WN-PR-D (23.74%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-D (9.58%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-D is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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-D has a Profit Margin (2.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of WN-PR-D (8.02%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.06%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-D is creating some value.
- WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that WN-PR-D is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WN-PR-D's Altman-Z score of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-D would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.69, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D 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-D (3.18) is worse than 64.71% 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
- A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-D should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- WN-PR-D has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WN-PR-D has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WN-PR-D shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, WN-PR-D shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
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
- 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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.48, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.30), we can say WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.61, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
- 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 25.57, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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.
- WN-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN-PR-D'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
- WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
- WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.27. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WN-PR-D decreases each year by -13.94%.
- WN-PR-D has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WN-PR-D 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-D. 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 / WN-PR-D.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-D.CA.
What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of WN-PR-D stock?
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WN-PR-D stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is 5.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WN-PR-D stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is expected to grow by 16% in the next year.