NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NWC • CA6632782083
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This NWC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NWC.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year NWC was profitable.
- NWC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- NWC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NWC has a better Return On Assets (8.95%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of 17.99%, NWC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NWC (12.16%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWC is in line with the industry average of 11.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.51%, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.27%, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.10%, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. NWC.CA Health Analysis
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.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.74 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of NWC (4.74) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.12, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NWC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.58) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NWC's Current ratio of 2.26 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 87.50% 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.
- NWC has a better Quick ratio (0.82) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. NWC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.92% over the past year.
- NWC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.41% yearly.
- NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.08%.
- Measured over the past years, NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.23% on average per year.
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.
- NWC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
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.
- 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. NWC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.44, NWC is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NWC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.63, NWC is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- NWC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.05.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NWC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWC is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NWC's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- NWC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
5. NWC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
- NWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.39.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, NWC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.72%.
- NWC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NWC (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
54.09
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners36.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.58B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (10.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP53.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.88 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.34%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY10.13%
SpS54.54
BVpS16.7
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number35.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 4.74 |
F-Score7
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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 5Y12.46%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWC.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) stock?
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
How financially healthy is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?
The financial health rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.85%.