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WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

27.08  -0.02 (-0.07%)

Fundamental Rating

5

WTE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 1 industry peers in the Transportation Infrastructure industry. While WTE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WTE is valued correctly, 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.
WTE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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

WTE's Return On Assets of 5.78% is amongst the best of the industry. WTE outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE's Return On Equity of 15.74% 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 7.44%, WTE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 27.68%, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WTE's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WTE's Operating Margin of 43.27% 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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 47.72%, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WTE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WTE has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WTE is higher compared to a year ago.
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 0.80. This is a bad value and indicates that WTE is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WTE's Altman-Z score of 0.80 is amongst the best of the industry. WTE outperforms 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WTE (3.41) is better 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.62
Debt/FCF 3.41
Altman-Z 0.8
ROIC/WACC0.84
WACC8.89%
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

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.
The Current ratio of WTE (0.88) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE has a Quick 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 Quick ratio (0.80) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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.
WTE shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.30% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WTE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.15% in the last year.
WTE shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.47% yearly.
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

WTE is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.80% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WTE will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.60% on average per year.
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.
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

WTE is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.96.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WTE is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WTE's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.45.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.41, WTE is valued correctly.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WTE, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WTE to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.90), we can say WTE is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.96
Fwd PE 15.41
WTE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWTE.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.93
EV/EBITDA 9.49
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.
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

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.56%, WTE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.56, 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 2.42.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%

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.
WTE has decreased its dividend 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

WTE pays out 103.02% of its income as dividend. 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 (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

27.08

-0.02 (-0.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryTransportation Infrastructure
Earnings (Last)05-02 2025-05-02/amc
Earnings (Next)08-04 2025-08-04/amc
Inst Owners18.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.29%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.67B
Analysts80
Price Target30.6 (13%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.56%
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)30.43%
PT rev (3m)20%
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)-1.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.96
Fwd PE 15.41
P/S 4.15
P/FCF 12.93
P/OCF 3.73
P/B 2.36
P/tB 5.02
EV/EBITDA 9.49
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY6.68%
EPS(NY)1.76
Fwd EY6.49%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY7.73%
OCF(TTM)7.27
OCFY26.83%
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 0.8
F-Score5
WACC8.89%
ROIC/WACC0.84
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%