NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
49.96 CAD
+0.48 (+0.97%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to NWC. NWC was compared to 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. NWC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NWC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NWC suitable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
NWC had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year NWC had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years NWC has been profitable.
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 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
NWC's Return On Invested Capital of 12.16% is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 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.
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 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 77.78% 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 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.
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 4.60 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.60, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% 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.
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.
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 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying 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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.82, NWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
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.
Looking at the last year, NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.08% in the last year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.12% on average per year.
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 Y21.13%
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
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past 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 15.19, NWC is valued correctly.
NWC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWC is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.25.
NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.59.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.98, NWC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as NWC.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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.
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)0.99
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.35%.
NWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.13.
NWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| 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 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
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 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
TSX:NWC (1/12/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
49.96
+0.48 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners33.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.39B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (19.44%)
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-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)-0.85%
PT rev (3m)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-7.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)-9.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.14 | ||
| P/B | 3 | ||
| P/tB | 3.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.31 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.94%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)5.47
OCFY10.94%
SpS54.41
BVpS16.66
TBVpS14.99
PEG (NY)0.72
PEG (5Y)0.99
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 | 4.6 |
F-Score7
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC1.69
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 Y21.13%
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 15.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.
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%.