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%)
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.
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.
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 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-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 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
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.45%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.58 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.6 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.5 |
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%
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 Rank | Sector 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
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%
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)
Earnings (Next)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
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)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 Rank | Sector 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 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%
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 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
WACC6.45%
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
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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.
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The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 4 / 10.