WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611485090 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
WN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 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. While showing a medium growth rate, WN is valued expensive at the moment.
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.
WN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
WN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN has a Return On Assets of 2.56%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.07%, WN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.33%, WN is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% 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 8.27%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% |
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 (2.13%) is worse than 62.50% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 7.21%, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WN (33.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that WN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.16, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN has a worse Debt to FCF ratio (6.05) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN has dependencies on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, WN is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.74, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% 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 has grown by an nice 11.35% over the past year.
WN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.47% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.35%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.28% 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 3.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 21.54, WN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
WN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.99.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.20, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WN is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
WN is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.36, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WN is cheaper than 68.75% of the companies listed 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 | 7.4 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)2.04
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%, WN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.52, WN pays a better dividend. On top of this WN pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, WN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
33.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
TSX:WN (8/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
266.24
+0.88 (+0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap34.13B
Analysts78.75
Price Target298.57 (12.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.12%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.69%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)16.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.54 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.2 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.63 | ||
| P/B | 5.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
EPS(TTM)12.36
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY5.81%
FCF(TTM)28.62
FCFY10.75%
OCF(TTM)47.31
OCFY17.77%
SpS480.52
BVpS48.69
TBVpS-32.13
PEG (NY)1.16
PEG (5Y)2.04
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.41% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% | ||
| FCFM | 5.96% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 279.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.16 |
F-Score6
WACC6.45%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)11.35%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year6.49%
Revenue Next 2Y4.39%
Revenue Next 3Y4.44%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y4.59%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y3.66%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%