NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
48.56 CAD
-1.38 (-2.76%)
Overall NWC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. We evaluated NWC 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. This makes NWC very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years NWC has 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 fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWC outperforms 64.71% 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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWC is above the industry average of 8.34%.
| 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
NWC has a better Profit Margin (5.32%) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
NWC has a better Operating Margin (8.09%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
NWC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
NWC has a Gross Margin of 33.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 76.47% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so NWC is still creating some value.
NWC has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, NWC has less shares outstanding
NWC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
NWC has an Altman-Z score of 4.65. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of NWC (4.65) is better 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.75, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 4.65 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC7.13%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.06 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of NWC (2.06) is better than 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.41% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.04% 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)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 13.85% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.95% on average per year.
EPS Next Y33.21%
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.85%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y3.33%
Revenue Next 3Y3.95%
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
NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.94.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.41, NWC is valued a bit cheaper.
NWC is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.49.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.59% of the companies are valued more expensively.
NWC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWC is cheaper than 64.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
NWC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
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 13.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.97
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.28%.
NWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.55.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, NWC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
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
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 3Y13.85%
TSX:NWC (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.56
-1.38 (-2.76%)
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 Cap2.32B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts80
Price Target60.69 (24.98%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.28% |
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)-1.18%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)15.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.89%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.74 | ||
| P/B | 2.99 | ||
| P/tB | 3.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.17 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY6.69%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY8.7%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY5.04%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY11.44%
SpS54.48
BVpS16.25
TBVpS14.6
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.97
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 | 4.65 |
F-Score6
WACC7.13%
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 3Y13.85%
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 3Y3.95%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y4.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year49.6%
EBIT Next 3Y22.1%
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.