GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.45 CAD
+0.15 (+0.67%)
WN-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-E has always been profitable.
WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Return On Equity of 16.34% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) than 82.35% 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 7.74%.
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 has a Profit Margin of 1.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 58.82% 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 8.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-E has a better Gross Margin (32.98%) than 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 | 8.16% | ||
| 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
WN-PR-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-E is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that WN-PR-E is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.89, WN-PR-E is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19 is fine compared to the rest 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-E is not doing good in the industry: 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
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 Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.74, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
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)-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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.12% on average over the next years.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.45, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.49, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued 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 (23.32), we can say WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN-PR-E's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-E is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-E has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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
WN-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, which is a nice return.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.52.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| 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 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)-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 (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.45
+0.15 (+0.67%)
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 Cap8.60B
Analysts80
Price Target27.68 (23.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)9.49%
PT rev (3m)17.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.68%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.45 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.45 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.47 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY18.35%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY22.26%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY41.73%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY68.76%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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 | 1.89 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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%