WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WTE - CA96145A2002 - Common Stock
26.64 CAD
-0.07 (-0.26%)
Overall WTE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WTE against 1 industry peers in the Transportation Infrastructure industry. WTE scores excellent on profitability, 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WTE had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WTE has a Return On Assets of 3.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE's Return On Equity of 11.36% is amongst the best of the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.30%, WTE belongs to the top 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 above the industry average of 5.30%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.88% | ||
| ROE | 11.36% | ||
| ROIC | 5.3% |
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 22.39%, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WTE has declined.
WTE's Operating Margin of 37.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WTE has declined.
WTE's Gross Margin of 41.63% is amongst the best of 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 | 37.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.39% | ||
| GM | 41.63% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WTE 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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.60, we must say that WTE is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 0.60, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WTE is 36.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take WTE, 36.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 36.86, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WTE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.61. This is a neutral value indicating WTE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.61, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.59
WACC8.94%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.74, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.64 indicates that WTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WTE has a better Quick ratio (0.64) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WTE shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.22%.
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.
Looking at the last year, WTE shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.18% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.47% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.22%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-61.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.18%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-26.81%
3.2 Future
WTE is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.06% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.48% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-43.53%
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-10.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.48%
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.
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
WTE is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.03.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WTE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.84, WTE is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.83, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WTE.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WTE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WTE is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.83 |
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 | 137.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.97 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WTE may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WTE's earnings are expected to decrease with -10.06% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-10.06%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.89%, WTE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.89, WTE pays a better dividend. On top of this WTE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.89% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WTE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 23.35%!
WTE has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
113.46% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WTE. 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.
DP113.46%
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-10.06%
TSX:WTE (12/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
26.64
-0.07 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryTransportation Infrastructure
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners18.94%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.65B
Revenue(TTM)364.71M
Net Income(TTM)81.67M
Analysts80
Price Target29.58 (11.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.89% |
Yearly Dividend1.83
Dividend Growth(5Y)23.35%
DP113.46%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-0.99%
Max EPS beat(2)9.43%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-9.56%
Min EPS beat(4)-54.12%
Max EPS beat(4)9.43%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.82%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.71%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.86%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.92%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.48%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.36%
Min Revenue beat(4)-14.95%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.97%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.71%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.01%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.95%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.03%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.59%
EPS NY rev (3m)-17.46%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-9.16%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.83 | ||
| P/S | 4.51 | ||
| P/FCF | 137.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.29 | ||
| P/tB | 4.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.33
EY4.99%
EPS(NY)1.34
Fwd EY5.04%
FCF(TTM)0.19
FCFY0.73%
OCF(TTM)5.67
OCFY21.29%
SpS5.9
BVpS11.64
TBVpS5.54
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.66
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.88% | ||
| ROE | 11.36% | ||
| ROCE | 7.26% | ||
| ROIC | 5.3% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.5% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.96% | ||
| OM | 37.18% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 22.39% | ||
| GM | 41.63% | ||
| FCFM | 3.28% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.7%
ROICexgc 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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.61 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 36.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.61 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1016.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 92.77% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 207.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 14.65% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.64 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.6 |
F-Score4
WACC8.94%
ROIC/WACC0.59
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)-22.22%
EPS 3Y2.84%
EPS 5Y-2.3%
EPS Q2Q%-61.82%
EPS Next Y-43.53%
EPS Next 2Y-15.02%
EPS Next 3Y-10.06%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.18%
Revenue growth 3Y5.93%
Revenue growth 5Y0.47%
Sales Q2Q%-26.81%
Revenue Next Year-15.11%
Revenue Next 2Y-4%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.48%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.68%
EBIT growth 3Y4.56%
EBIT growth 5Y-2.27%
EBIT Next Year-18.23%
EBIT Next 3Y-1.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-83.85%
FCF growth 3Y-8.62%
FCF growth 5Y-7.2%
OCF growth 1Y128.36%
OCF growth 3Y42.6%
OCF growth 5Y19.29%
WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME / WTE.CA FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WTE.CA.
What is the valuation status for WTE stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WTE stock?
WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) is expected to decline by -43.53% in the next year.
Is the dividend of WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME sustainable?
The dividend rating of WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 113.46%.