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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:WTE - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA96145A2002 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD

28.24  -0.21 (-0.74%)

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, WTE scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WTE was compared to 1 industry peers in the Transportation Infrastructure industry. WTE has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WTE has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year WTE was profitable.
WTE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WTE has been profitable.
WTE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WTE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWTE.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 5.78%, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 15.74%, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.44%, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WTE is in line with the industry average of 7.44%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.78%
ROE 15.74%
ROIC 7.44%
ROA(3y)6.63%
ROA(5y)7.67%
ROE(3y)13.74%
ROE(5y)14.41%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
WTE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWTE.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of WTE (27.68%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTE has declined.
WTE's Operating Margin of 43.27% is amongst the best of the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WTE (47.72%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 43.27%
PM (TTM) 27.68%
GM 47.72%
OM growth 3Y-1.29%
OM growth 5Y-2.72%
PM growth 3Y-3.47%
PM growth 5Y-4.18%
GM growth 3Y-1.07%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
WTE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWTE.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

WTE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for WTE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WTE has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WTE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WTE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWTE.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
WTE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWTE.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

WTE has an Altman-Z score of 0.83. This is a bad value and indicates that WTE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WTE has a better Altman-Z score (0.83) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WTE is 3.41, which is a good value as it means it would take WTE, 3.41 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.41, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that WTE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 3.41
Altman-Z 0.83
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.52%
WTE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWTE.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that WTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WTE has a better Current ratio (0.88) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.80 indicates that WTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.80, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.8
WTE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWTE.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

WTE shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.56%, which is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WTE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.30% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 9.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
Measured over the past years, WTE shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.47% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.56%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-2.3%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.80% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-14.2%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
WTE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWTE.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 100M 200M 300M 400M
WTE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWTE.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 15.60, which indicates a correct valuation of WTE.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WTE indicates a rather cheap valuation: WTE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WTE to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.93), we can say WTE is valued slightly cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 16.07, which indicates a correct valuation of WTE.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WTE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WTE is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 37.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.6
Fwd PE 16.07
WTE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WTE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WTE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.48
EV/EBITDA 9.83
WTE.CA Per share dataWTE.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

WTE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WTE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.80% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.34%, WTE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.34. WTE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, WTE pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%

5.2 History

The dividend of WTE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.35%!
WTE has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
The dividend of WTE decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.35%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
WTE.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWTE.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

103.02% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WTE. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WTE has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP103.02%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
WTE.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWTE.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
WTE.CA Dividend Payout.WTE.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WTE.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME

TSX:WTE (7/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

28.24

-0.21 (-0.74%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryTransportation Infrastructure
Earnings (Last)05-02 2025-05-02/amc
Earnings (Next)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Inst Owners18.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.74B
Analysts80
Price Target30.6 (8.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.34%
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.35%
DP103.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date06-30 2025-06-30 (0.375)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-23.34%
Min EPS beat(2)-54.12%
Max EPS beat(2)7.44%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)1.33%
Min EPS beat(4)-54.12%
Max EPS beat(4)33.6%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-2.35%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.43%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-14.95%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.97%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.33%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.98%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.59%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.64%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.43%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)20%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.11%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.88%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.6
Fwd PE 16.07
P/S 4.33
P/FCF 13.48
P/OCF 3.89
P/B 2.46
P/tB 5.23
EV/EBITDA 9.83
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)1.76
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY7.42%
OCF(TTM)7.27
OCFY25.73%
SpS6.52
BVpS11.47
TBVpS5.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.78%
ROE 15.74%
ROCE 10.2%
ROIC 7.44%
ROICexc 8.11%
ROICexgc 10.66%
OM 43.27%
PM (TTM) 27.68%
GM 47.72%
FCFM 32.12%
ROA(3y)6.63%
ROA(5y)7.67%
ROE(3y)13.74%
ROE(5y)14.41%
ROIC(3y)7.92%
ROIC(5y)8.92%
ROICexc(3y)8.96%
ROICexc(5y)10.48%
ROICexgc(3y)13.23%
ROICexgc(5y)16.1%
ROCE(3y)10.85%
ROCE(5y)12.22%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.7%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-12.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.39%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.94%
OM growth 3Y-1.29%
OM growth 5Y-2.72%
PM growth 3Y-3.47%
PM growth 5Y-4.18%
GM growth 3Y-1.07%
GM growth 5Y-2.4%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 3.41
Debt/EBITDA 2.12
Cap/Depr 945.83%
Cap/Sales 79.3%
Interest Coverage 8.68
Cash Conversion 215.71%
Profit Quality 116.05%
Current Ratio 0.88
Quick Ratio 0.8
Altman-Z 0.83
F-Score5
WACC9.52%
ROIC/WACC0.78
Cap/Depr(3y)453.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)290.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.83%
Cap/Sales(5y)24.69%
Profit Quality(3y)74.49%
Profit Quality(5y)93.67%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.56%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-20.83%
EPS Next Y-14.2%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-2.3%
Revenue Next Year-7.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.6%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y22.97%
EBIT growth 3Y4.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.27%
EBIT Next Year6.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y401.44%
FCF growth 3Y-8.62%
FCF growth 5Y-7.2%
OCF growth 1Y397.55%
OCF growth 3Y42.6%
OCF growth 5Y19.29%