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

TSX:WN-PR-E • CA9611488482

21.94 CAD
+0.04 (+0.18%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
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This WN-PR-E.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WN-PR-E scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-E was compared to 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. WN-PR-E.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year WN-PR-E was profitable.
  • In the past year WN-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Of the past 5 years WN-PR-E 4 years were profitable.
  • Of the past 5 years WN-PR-E 4 years 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-E has a Return On Assets (2.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN-PR-E has a better Return On Equity (23.74%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 9.58% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 75.00% 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 9.39%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • WN-PR-E's Profit Margin of 2.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-E has a Operating Margin of 8.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.06%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30

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2. WN-PR-E.CA Health Analysis

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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WN-PR-E. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that WN-PR-E is not a great score, but indicates 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-E, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off 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 50.00% 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.
  • WN-PR-E has a Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.51%
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WN-PR-E (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN-PR-E.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WN-PR-E shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.43%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.19% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.43%
EPS 3Y10.57%
EPS 5Y14.19%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.34%

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 7.83% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%

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 decreasing.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. WN-PR-E.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 4.94 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
  • 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.
  • WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.29.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WN-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.94
Fwd PE 4.29
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WN-PR-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.51
EV/EBITDA 3.49
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 low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.35
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%

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5. WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, WN-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.38.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WN-PR-E pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-E. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
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 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

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WN-PR-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-E (3/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

21.94

+0.04 (+0.18%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.33B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target23.39 (6.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
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)-5.35%
PT rev (3m)-6.34%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.94
Fwd PE 4.29
P/S 0.13
P/FCF 2.51
P/OCF 1.48
P/B 1.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.49
EPS(TTM)4.44
EY20.24%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY23.33%
FCF(TTM)8.75
FCFY39.86%
OCF(TTM)14.87
OCFY67.8%
SpS167.99
BVpS16.45
TBVpS-10.86
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.35
Graham Number40.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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)11.43%
EPS 3Y10.57%
EPS 5Y14.19%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
EPS Next Y15.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year53.7%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.63%
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?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WN-PR-E.CA.


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 7 / 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 3 / 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%.