GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.58 CAD
-0.22 (-0.92%)
WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good 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.
WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets of 2.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Return On Equity of 23.74% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 8.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN-PR-D 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.32%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-D's Operating Margin of 8.02% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.06%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
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
WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-D is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-D (1.91) is worse than 61.11% 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 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-D is doing worse than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.53%
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 better Current ratio (1.24) than 66.67% of 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's Quick ratio of 0.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 61.11% 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 has grown by an nice 14.06% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.15% in the last 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 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
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 stable.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.48, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.62, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.56, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-D's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-D's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of WN-PR-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
WN-PR-D's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 5.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, WN-PR-D pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WN-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-D decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN-PR-D has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
TSX:WN-PR-D (12/8/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.58
-0.22 (-0.92%)
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 Cap9.00B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.47 (12.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
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)-7.28%
PT rev (3m)-4.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 | ||
| 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
EY18.24%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.65%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.87%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.7%
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
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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 5Y8.75%
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 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
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-D.CA FAQ
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GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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-D.CA) is expected to grow by 16% in the next year.
Is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.79%.