NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
49 CAD
-0.29 (-0.59%)
NWC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. NWC has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. NWC has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NWC suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year NWC was profitable.
NWC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years NWC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NWC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.95%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC has a Return On Equity of 17.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
NWC has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.16%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NWC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.75%. This is above the industry average of 8.07%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.51%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
NWC has a Operating Margin of 8.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
NWC has a better Gross Margin (34.10%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
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. 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.
NWC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for NWC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
NWC has an Altman-Z score of 4.57. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.57, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC is 4.12, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NWC, 4.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.12, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NWC has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.57 |
ROIC/WACC1.7
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
NWC has a Current Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.26, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that NWC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NWC has a Quick ratio of 0.82. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.92% over the past year.
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.
NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.08%.
NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.23% yearly.
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 13.22% 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 3.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.89, NWC is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.57. NWC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
NWC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.22% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NWC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.04.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NWC.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NWC is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NWC's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
NWC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
NWC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.17, NWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
NWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years13
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.
The dividend of NWC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP53.85%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
TSX:NWC (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49
-0.29 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (21.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP53.85%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)-0.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.81%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.81%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.89 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.96 | ||
| P/B | 2.94 | ||
| P/tB | 3.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY6.71%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY8.63%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY11.15%
SpS54.41
BVpS16.66
TBVpS14.99
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.97
Graham Number35.12
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 | 4.57 |
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.7
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 Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year49.81%
EBIT Next 3Y19.63%
EBIT Next 5Y12.43%
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 7 / 10 to NWC.CA.
What is the valuation status for NWC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
How financially healthy is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?
The financial health rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for NWC stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is expected to grow by 33.21% in the next year.