NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
45.05 CAD
+0.18 (+0.4%)
NWC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make NWC a good candidate for dividend and quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NWC had positive earnings in the past year.
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
NWC's Return On Assets of 8.91% is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
NWC's Return On Equity of 17.84% is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.48%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWC is above the industry average of 7.78%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.91% | ||
| ROE | 17.84% | ||
| ROIC | 12.48% |
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
The Profit Margin of NWC (5.32%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.09%, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NWC has a better Gross Margin (33.95%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
NWC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.32% | ||
| GM | 33.95% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for NWC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NWC has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
NWC has an Altman-Z score of 4.52. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
NWC has a Altman-Z score of 4.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC is 3.75, which is a good value as it means it would take NWC, 3.75 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC (3.75) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
NWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.54, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
ROIC/WACC1.74
WACC7.17%
2.3 Liquidity
NWC has a Current Ratio of 2.06. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
NWC has a Current ratio of 2.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that NWC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NWC has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.92% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.04%.
NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.23% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)10.92%
EPS 3Y-0.66%
EPS 5Y15.41%
EPS Q2Q%10.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%0.08%
3.2 Future
NWC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.49% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.61% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.86.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of NWC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWC is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NWC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.66, the valuation of NWC can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWC is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.50, NWC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.71% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of NWC may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.49% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)0.9
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.52%. 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 3.60.
NWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
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
NWC pays out 55.33% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP55.33%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
TSX:NWC (10/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
45.05
+0.18 (+0.4%)
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 Cap2.16B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts80
Price Target60.69 (34.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.52% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP55.33%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)9.81%
Min EPS beat(2)1.84%
Max EPS beat(2)17.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.28%
Min EPS beat(4)0.83%
Max EPS beat(4)20.65%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)6.99%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)8.46%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)9.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.45%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.86%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.32%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.65%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-1.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.19%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.83 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.78 | ||
| P/tB | 3.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.67 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY7.21%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY9.38%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY5.42%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY12.31%
SpS54.36
BVpS16.22
TBVpS14.57
PEG (NY)0.42
PEG (5Y)0.9
Graham Number34.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.91% | ||
| ROE | 17.84% | ||
| ROCE | 16.54% | ||
| ROIC | 12.48% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.12% | ||
| OM | 8.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.32% | ||
| GM | 33.95% | ||
| FCFM | 4.49% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.67
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.27 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 125.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.29 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.62% | ||
| Profit Quality | 84.41% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.52 |
F-Score6
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC1.74
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)10.92%
EPS 3Y-0.66%
EPS 5Y15.41%
EPS Q2Q%10.96%
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.49%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%0.08%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.61%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year49.6%
EBIT Next 3Y21.72%
EBIT Next 5Y12.22%
FCF growth 1Y28.54%
FCF growth 3Y-4.22%
FCF growth 5Y23.67%
OCF growth 1Y23.78%
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.