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GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482

23 CAD
+0.17 (+0.74%)
Last: 10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, WN-PR-E scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-E was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WN-PR-E was profitable.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

WN-PR-E's Return On Assets of 1.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 16.34%, WN-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 7.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-E is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

WN-PR-E's Profit Margin of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-E (8.16%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.98%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-E is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WN-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

WN-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-E is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN-PR-E has a Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-E underperforms 70.59% 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.
WN-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E 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-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.19
Altman-Z 1.89
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.45%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-E should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E has a better Current ratio (1.24) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for WN-PR-E have decreased strongly by -54.96% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.21% in the past 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)-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

Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-E will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.09% on average per year.
WN-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.12% yearly.
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.
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.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.58, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.19), we can say WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.60, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.58
Fwd PE 4.6
WN-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.46
EV/EBITDA 3.5
WN-PR-E.CA Per share dataWN-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The excellent profitability rating of WN-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.69%, WN-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.60, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, WN-PR-E pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.69%

5.2 History

The dividend of WN-PR-E decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN-PR-E has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WN-PR-E has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-E. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B
WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-E (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

23

+0.17 (+0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)07-29 2025-07-29/bmo
Earnings (Next)11-17 2025-11-17/bmo
Inst Owners14.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.81B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target27.68 (20.35%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.69%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP46.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date09-15 2025-09-15 (0.296875)
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)4.2%
PT rev (3m)15.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.51%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.58
Fwd PE 4.6
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 2.46
P/OCF 1.49
P/B 1.41
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.5
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.91%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY21.73%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY40.73%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY67.12%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.87
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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%
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
Industry RankSector 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
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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%

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP / WN-PR-E.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-E.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 5.58 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.


How financially healthy is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP?

The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 4 / 10.