GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.01 CAD
-0.08 (-0.36%)
WN-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WN-PR-E had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (1.98%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Equity (16.34%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-E (9.62%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.76%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-E is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 1.62%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.16%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
WN-PR-E has a Gross Margin of 32.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-E 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-E is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-E has more shares outstanding
WN-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-E is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-E has a worse Altman-Z score (1.81) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-E would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E (6.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-E is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% 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/WACC1.79
WACC5.36%
2.3 Liquidity
WN-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN-PR-E is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E has a better Current ratio (1.24) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E's Quick ratio of 0.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 68.75% 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 11.35% over the past year.
WN-PR-E shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.21% in the last year.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
WN-PR-E 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-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.72% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.72%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 1.78, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.24.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.42, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
WN-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.82), we can say WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.72 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of WN-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.37%.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 1.53.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, WN-PR-E's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.37% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WN-PR-E grows each year by 7.20%, which is quite nice.
WN-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WN-PR-E has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-E pays out 46.37% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of WN-PR-E is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (8/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.01
-0.08 (-0.36%)
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 Cap2.82B
Analysts80
Price Target25.28 (14.86%)
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 Years4
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)1.84%
PT rev (3m)17.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.68%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.38%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.42 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.72 |
EPS(TTM)12.36
EY56.16%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY70.32%
FCF(TTM)27.98
FCFY127.11%
OCF(TTM)46.1
OCFY209.47%
SpS490.52
BVpS48.69
TBVpS-32.13
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.17
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
WACC5.36%
ROIC/WACC1.79
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)11.35%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.48%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
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%