GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.79 CAD
-0.18 (-0.75%)
Overall WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-D against 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
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.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-D has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.98%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.34%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.62%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
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 8.81%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-D 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-D has a Profit Margin of 1.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.16%, WN-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.98%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
WN-PR-D has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-D has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WN-PR-D has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. 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.
WN-PR-D has a Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-D underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-D would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-D has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-D 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
WACC5.44%
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's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-D is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-D has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-D shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.52%.
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 3.21% in the last year.
WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.52%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%-65.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.48% yearly.
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y-61.89%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
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 2.77, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.08. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.74.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.67. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.74 |
4.2 Price Multiples
87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
87.50% 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 | 0.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.75 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WN-PR-D's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.63% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.78, WN-PR-D pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.37, WN-PR-D pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-D is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-D. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WN-PR-D is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (8/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.79
-0.18 (-0.75%)
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 Cap3.04B
Analysts80
Price Target26.84 (12.82%)
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)4.23%
PT rev (3m)22.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-67.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)-67.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-67.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.51%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.19%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.74 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.51 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.75 |
EPS(TTM)8.6
EY36.15%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY21.09%
FCF(TTM)28.05
FCFY117.89%
OCF(TTM)46.22
OCFY194.27%
SpS491.71
BVpS48.8
TBVpS-32.21
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.26
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
WACC5.44%
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)-22.52%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%-65.19%
EPS Next Y-61.89%
EPS Next 2Y-35.2%
EPS Next 3Y-22.63%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.35%
Revenue Next 2Y4.41%
Revenue Next 3Y4.53%
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%