WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
87.11 CAD
+0.05 (+0.06%)
WN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively. WN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN was profitable.
In the past year WN had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WN has always been profitable.
WN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN's Return On Assets of 1.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WN (16.34%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.62%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN is in line with the industry average of 7.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of WN (1.62%) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN has a Operating Margin of 8.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN has a Gross Margin of 32.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
WN'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 is creating some value.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
WN has an Altman-Z score of 2.22. This is not the best score and indicates that WN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN's Altman-Z score of 2.22 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
WN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN (3.18) is worse than 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.22 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC6.4%
2.3 Liquidity
WN has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
WN has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN's Quick ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
WN shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% yearly.
WN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
WN 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.95% on average over the next years.
WN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.95%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
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 21.14, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WN.
WN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.06.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.43, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WN.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 32.73, WN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
WN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WN 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 has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.58, WN pays a better dividend. On top of this WN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WN has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
TSX:WN (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
87.11
+0.05 (+0.06%)
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 Cap33.35B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target103.31 (18.6%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP46.37%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-66.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.64 | ||
| P/B | 5.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY4.73%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY5.74%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY10.75%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY17.72%
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 | 2.22 |
F-Score5
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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 5Y1.95%
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 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.36%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD / WN.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WN.CA.
What is the valuation status of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WN stock?
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is 21.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.34.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is expected to decline by -18.42% in the next year.