WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
87.11 CAD
+0.05 (+0.06%)
Overall WN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WN 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 is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years WN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.98%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WN has a Return On Equity of 16.34%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
WN has a Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.62%, WN is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN is still creating some value.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN has less shares outstanding
WN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.22 indicates that WN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.22, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.19, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
WN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WN underperforms 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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
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 47.06% 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
WN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 1.95% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.97% on average over the next years.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.14, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
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 (26.06), we can say WN is valued inline with the index average.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.43, WN is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WN.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
WN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.7 |
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 5.65%, WN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
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 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 (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.