GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.36 CAD
-0.04 (-0.18%)
Overall WN-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-E against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-E has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor 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.
In the past year WN-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-E has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E's Return On Assets of 2.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Equity (23.74%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-E (9.58%) is better 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 8.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN-PR-E is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.74% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% |
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 has a Profit Margin of 2.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.02%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-E has a Gross Margin of 33.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 76.47% 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 | 8.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.32% | ||
| GM | 33.06% |
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 1.90. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.90 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E is outperformed by 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-E would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
WN-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC6.27%
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.
The Current ratio of WN-PR-E (1.24) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-E shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.15% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-E will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.91% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.20, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings 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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.17), we can say WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.38.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.38 |
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 cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.52 |
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.
WN-PR-E has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN-PR-E's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, WN-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.26, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, WN-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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
WN-PR-E pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (1/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.36
-0.04 (-0.18%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.54B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target25.15 (12.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.22%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.1%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.68%
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)-2.81%
PT rev (3m)-9.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.52 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.23%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY22.83%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY38.88%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY66.12%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.49
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.74% | ||
| ROCE | 13.13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.27% | ||
| OM | 8.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.32% | ||
| GM | 33.06% | ||
| FCFM | 5.21% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 223.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
F-Score7
WACC6.27%
ROIC/WACC1.53
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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
FCF growth 1Y-0.33%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y-2.03%
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?
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What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 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 is the financial health of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 4 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.79%.