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 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. 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.
In the past 5 years NWC has always been profitable.
NWC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.84%, NWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.48%) 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 8.37%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of NWC (5.32%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NWC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.09%, NWC belongs to the top 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.
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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.67 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.67, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 94.12% 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 | 4.67 |
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.06, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that NWC may have some problems paying 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.
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 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 13.22% yearly.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.17, the valuation of NWC can be described as correct.
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.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.22), we can say NWC is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.66 indicates a reasonable valuation of NWC.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.58.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
NWC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
64.71% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than NWC, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| 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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as NWC's earnings are expected to grow with 13.22% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.46
PEG (5Y)0.98
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.32, NWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, NWC pays a better dividend.
| 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 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
55.33% 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.
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.