GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.73 CAD
+0.01 (+0.04%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-D scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-D was compared to 17 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, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-D's Return On Assets of 1.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Return On Equity of 16.34% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Return On Invested Capital of 9.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 70.59% 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 7.74%.
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 (1.62%) which is in line with 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 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
WN-PR-D has a better Gross Margin (32.98%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
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.
WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that WN-PR-D is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN-PR-D has a Altman-Z score (1.89) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-D, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.19, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-D is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
WN-PR-D has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN-PR-D is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-D has a Current ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
WN-PR-D shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% yearly.
WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.76, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-D.
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 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.76.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.75, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.21. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN-PR-D's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, WN-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.52. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 88.24% 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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
WN-PR-D pays out 46.37% of its income as dividend. 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-D (10/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.73
+0.01 (+0.04%)
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 Cap9.09B
Analysts80
Price Target29.27 (23.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)9.04%
PT rev (3m)17.35%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.75 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.54 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.36%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY21.06%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY39.48%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY65.05%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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 | 1.89 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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%