NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
48.11 CAD
+0.04 (+0.08%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making NWC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. NWC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NWC suitable 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.
NWC had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years NWC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
NWC has a better Return On Assets (8.91%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
NWC has a better Return On Equity (17.84%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.48%, NWC belongs to the top 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 7.81%.
| 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.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.09%, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% 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 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 | 8.09% | ||
| 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has more shares outstanding
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 4.63 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NWC (4.63) is better than 88.89% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.75, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54. This is a neutral value indicating NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
NWC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.54) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC7.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.06, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: NWC underperforms 61.11% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.04% in the past year.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.76% on average per year.
NWC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.76%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.85%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.80 indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit 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 25.07.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38, the valuation of NWC can be described as reasonable.
NWC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWC is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWC is valued a bit more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
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 13.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.42%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, NWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, NWC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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.
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 3Y13.76%
TSX:NWC (11/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.11
+0.04 (+0.08%)
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 Cap2.30B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts80
Price Target60.69 (26.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.42% |
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)-1.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)17.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.68 | ||
| P/B | 2.97 | ||
| P/tB | 3.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.12 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY6.76%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY5.08%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY11.53%
SpS54.36
BVpS16.22
TBVpS14.57
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.96
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 | 4.63 |
F-Score6
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC1.73
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 3Y13.76%
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 3Y3.85%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year49.6%
EBIT Next 3Y22%
EBIT Next 5Y12.37%
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.