NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:NWC • CA6632782083

52.57 CAD
+1.63 (+3.2%)
Last: Feb 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Overall NWC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWC against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NWC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NWC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NWC suitable for dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year NWC was profitable.
  • In the past year NWC had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • NWC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • NWC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
NWC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFNWC.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

1.2 Ratios

  • NWC's Return On Assets of 8.95% is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • NWC has a Return On Equity of 17.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.16%, NWC 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 NWC is above the industry average of 8.50%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.95%
ROE 17.99%
ROIC 12.16%
ROA(3y)9.13%
ROA(5y)10.37%
ROE(3y)18.7%
ROE(5y)22.41%
ROIC(3y)12.75%
ROIC(5y)14.69%
NWC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICNWC.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • NWC has a Profit Margin of 5.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
  • The Operating Margin of NWC (8.27%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
  • NWC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • NWC has a Gross Margin of 34.10%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of NWC has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.27%
PM (TTM) 5.51%
GM 34.1%
OM growth 3Y-4.74%
OM growth 5Y8.71%
PM growth 3Y-8.18%
PM growth 5Y6.18%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y1.22%
NWC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsNWC.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWC is creating some value.
  • NWC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for NWC has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • NWC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
NWC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingNWC.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10M 20M 30M 40M
NWC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsNWC.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 4.70 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.70, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • NWC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.12. This is a neutral value as NWC would need 4.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • NWC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.12) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
  • NWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of NWC (0.58) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 4.12
Altman-Z 4.7
ROIC/WACC1.65
WACC7.39%
NWC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFNWC.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • The Current ratio of NWC (2.26) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
  • NWC has a Quick Ratio of 2.26. This is a bad value and indicates that NWC is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.82, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 0.82
NWC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesNWC.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • NWC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.92%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, NWC shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.41% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.08% in the past year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.92%
EPS 3Y-0.66%
EPS 5Y15.41%
EPS Q2Q%4.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.73% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.86%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
NWC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesNWC.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B
NWC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesNWC.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.98, the valuation of NWC can be described as correct.
  • 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.25, NWC is valued a bit cheaper.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.24 indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWC is cheaper than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.50. NWC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.98
Fwd PE 13.24
NWC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsNWC.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • NWC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
  • 64.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NWC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 21.64
EV/EBITDA 8.68
NWC.CA Per share dataNWC.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40 50

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
  • The excellent profitability rating of NWC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.04
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.37%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • NWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.29.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NWC pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.37%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of NWC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
  • NWC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • NWC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years13
NWC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareNWC.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 53.85% of the earnings are spent on dividend by NWC. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • NWC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP53.85%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
NWC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendNWC.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
NWC.CA Dividend Payout.NWC.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.NWC.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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NORTH WEST CO INC/THE

TSX:NWC (2/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

52.57

+1.63 (+3.2%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners33.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.51B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (13.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.37%
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP53.85%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.11%
Min EPS beat(2)1.84%
Max EPS beat(2)2.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.66%
Min EPS beat(4)1.84%
Max EPS beat(4)20.65%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.7%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.98
Fwd PE 13.24
P/S 0.97
P/FCF 21.64
P/OCF 9.62
P/B 3.15
P/tB 3.51
EV/EBITDA 8.68
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY6.26%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.55%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.62%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY10.4%
SpS54.41
BVpS16.66
TBVpS14.99
PEG (NY)1.15
PEG (5Y)1.04
Graham Number35.12
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 8.95%
ROE 17.99%
ROCE 16.12%
ROIC 12.16%
ROICexc 12.97%
ROICexgc 13.85%
OM 8.27%
PM (TTM) 5.51%
GM 34.1%
FCFM 4.46%
ROA(3y)9.13%
ROA(5y)10.37%
ROE(3y)18.7%
ROE(5y)22.41%
ROIC(3y)12.75%
ROIC(5y)14.69%
ROICexc(3y)13.44%
ROICexc(5y)15.62%
ROICexgc(3y)14.51%
ROICexgc(5y)17.1%
ROCE(3y)16.91%
ROCE(5y)19.48%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.9%
ROICexc growth 5Y9.37%
OM growth 3Y-4.74%
OM growth 5Y8.71%
PM growth 3Y-8.18%
PM growth 5Y6.18%
GM growth 3Y0.9%
GM growth 5Y1.22%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.58
Debt/FCF 4.12
Debt/EBITDA 1.37
Cap/Depr 121.26%
Cap/Sales 5.58%
Interest Coverage 11.76
Cash Conversion 78.01%
Profit Quality 81.04%
Current Ratio 2.26
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 4.7
F-Score7
WACC7.39%
ROIC/WACC1.65
Cap/Depr(3y)120.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)109.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)4.6%
Profit Quality(3y)73.24%
Profit Quality(5y)98.42%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.92%
EPS 3Y-0.66%
EPS 5Y15.41%
EPS Q2Q%4.34%
EPS Next Y13.86%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year48.9%
EBIT Next 3Y18.81%
EBIT Next 5Y12.62%
FCF growth 1Y9.09%
FCF growth 3Y-4.22%
FCF growth 5Y23.67%
OCF growth 1Y8.65%
OCF growth 3Y5.16%
OCF growth 5Y10.1%

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC.CA FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWC.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of NWC stock?

NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NWC stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 15.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.15.


How sustainable is the dividend of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.85%.