WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WTE - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA96145A2002 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
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 scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WTE is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WTE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WTE has a Return On Assets of 5.78%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE has a better Return On Equity (15.74%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WTE (7.44%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.92%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.44%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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 has a better Operating Margin (43.27%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WTE has a Gross Margin of 47.72%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WTE is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WTE has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WTE has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WTE has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.77, we must say that WTE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.77, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
WTE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.41) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that WTE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
WTE has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.77 |
ROIC/WACC0.86
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
WTE has a Current Ratio of 0.88. This is a bad value and indicates that WTE is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WTE have decreased by -0.53% in the last year.
WTE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.30% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 9.15% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.53%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-23.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.15%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-2.3%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WTE will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.80% on average per year.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.27 indicates a correct valuation of WTE.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WTE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WTE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.82.
WTE is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.10.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WTE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WTE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.76, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 |
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.
WTE's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WTE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WTE has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WTE's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.69%, WTE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 6.57. WTE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, WTE pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WTE grows each year by 23.35%, which is quite nice.
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
5.3 Sustainability
WTE pays out 103.02% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WTE's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP103.02%
EPS Next 2Y-2.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
TSX:WTE (5/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.54
+0.2 (+0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryTransportation Infrastructure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners17.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.64B
Analysts45.71
Price Target23.46 (-11.61%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.69% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.35%
DP103.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
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)-8%
PT rev (3m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.55%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.78%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.27 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.1 | ||
| P/S | 4.07 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.31 | ||
| P/tB | 4.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.26 |
EPS(TTM)1.86
EY7.01%
EPS(NY)1.76
Fwd EY6.62%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY7.89%
OCF(TTM)7.27
OCFY27.38%
SpS6.52
BVpS11.47
TBVpS5.4
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 0.77 |
F-Score5
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC0.86
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)-0.53%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-23.86%
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%