WESTSHORE TERMINALS INVESTME (WTE.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WTE - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA96145A2002 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall WTE gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WTE against 1 industry peers in the Transportation Infrastructure industry. While WTE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, 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.
WTE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
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.
The Return On Equity of WTE (15.74%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 27.68%, WTE belongs to the top 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.
WTE's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WTE has declined.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WTE has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WTE has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WTE has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Altman-Z score of WTE (0.80) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.41. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as WTE would need 3.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WTE has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.41) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WTE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating WTE is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, 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 | 0.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC8.52%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.88 indicates that WTE may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 0.88, WTE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.80, WTE belongs to the best 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 has grown by an nice 14.56% over the past year.
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.10, WTE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WTE is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WTE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.56, the valuation of WTE can be described as correct.
WTE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WTE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WTE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.03.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WTE indicates a rather cheap valuation: WTE is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 13.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.56 |
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 5.52%, WTE is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.52. WTE pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WTE's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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
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 (6/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.34
+0.16 (+0.59%)
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 Cap1.69B
Analysts80
Price Target30.6 (11.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
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)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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.56 | ||
| P/S | 4.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.76 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 5.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.56 |
EPS(TTM)1.81
EY6.62%
EPS(NY)1.76
Fwd EY6.43%
FCF(TTM)2.09
FCFY7.66%
OCF(TTM)7.27
OCFY26.57%
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 | 0.8 |
F-Score5
WACC8.52%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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%