WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
85.13 CAD
+0.03 (+0.04%)
Taking everything into account, WN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WN while its profitability can be described as average. WN has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WN has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
WN has a better Return On Equity (16.34%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
WN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
WN 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 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
The Profit Margin of WN (1.62%) is worse than 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has grown nicely.
WN has a better Operating Margin (8.16%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN has grown nicely.
WN has a Gross Margin (32.98%) which 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 | 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 has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 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 2.20. 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.
The Altman-Z score of WN (2.20) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 44.44% 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.
WN's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 83.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.2 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.53%
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 worse Current ratio (1.24) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.74, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% 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 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.
Looking at the last year, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.21% 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)-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 will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.09% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.12% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.66, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.86), we can say WN is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 17.03, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say WN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.03 |
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 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WN is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN has a very decent 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.50%, WN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.52, 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
WN pays out 46.37% of its income as dividend. 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 (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
85.13
+0.03 (+0.04%)
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 Cap32.60B
Analysts80
Price Target103.31 (21.36%)
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 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)-65.4%
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 | 20.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.09 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.51 | ||
| P/B | 5.22 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.6 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY4.84%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY5.87%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY11%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY18.13%
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 | 2.2 |
F-Score5
WACC6.53%
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)-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%