NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
49.3 CAD
+0.27 (+0.55%)
Taking everything into account, NWC scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. NWC was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. NWC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NWC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make NWC a good candidate 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.
NWC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years NWC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
NWC has a Return On Assets of 8.91%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of NWC (17.84%) is better than 64.71% 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.
NWC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.75%. This is above the industry average of 8.37%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 5.32%, 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.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.09%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% 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 33.95%, NWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 8.09% | ||
| 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
NWC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
The debt/assets ratio for NWC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.67 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
NWC has a better Altman-Z score (4.67) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
NWC has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as NWC would need 3.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
NWC has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.75) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NWC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.54 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.67 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC7.14%
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's Current ratio of 2.06 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
NWC has a Quick Ratio of 2.06. 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 worse Quick ratio (0.74) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
NWC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 10.92%, which is quite good.
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 3.04%.
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)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
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
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 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 15.17, NWC is valued correctly.
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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.22.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.66, the valuation of NWC can be described as reasonable.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.58. NWC is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 |
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 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
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.
NWC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.22% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%, NWC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.32, 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 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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.
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
55.33% 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.
DP55.33%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
TSX:NWC (12/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
49.3
+0.27 (+0.55%)
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 Cap2.35B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts80
Price Target60.18 (22.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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)-0.84%
PT rev (3m)-0.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.87 | ||
| P/B | 3.03 | ||
| P/tB | 3.38 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.28 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY6.59%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY8.57%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY4.96%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY11.27%
SpS54.48
BVpS16.25
TBVpS14.6
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.98
Graham Number34.48
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 | 4.67 |
F-Score6
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.75
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 3Y13.22%
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 3Y3.37%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year49.81%
EBIT Next 3Y19.63%
EBIT Next 5Y12.43%
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.