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 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.
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.
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 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'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 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
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.78
WACC9.52%
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.88 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.8 |
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.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.07 |
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.83 |
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
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 Rank | Sector 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
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
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)
Earnings (Next)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.34% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.35%
DP103.02%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
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 Rank | Sector 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 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 | 0.83 |
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%