NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
48.1 CAD
+0.04 (+0.08%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to NWC. NWC was compared to 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally 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.
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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 8.91%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
NWC's Return On Equity of 17.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWC outperforms 66.67% 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.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWC is above the industry average of 8.02%.
| 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.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.09%, 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's Gross Margin of 33.95% is fine compared to the rest 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 | 8.09% | ||
| 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
Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 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 94.44% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.54 indicates that 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 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.54 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.75
WACC7.12%
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 88.89% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that NWC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
NWC's Quick ratio of 0.74 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. NWC is outperformed by 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.
NWC shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.41% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.22% on average per year.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.80 indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.54), we can say NWC is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38 indicates a reasonable valuation of NWC.
72.22% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
NWC is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.78, 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 61.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
61.11% 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 | 19.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
NWC's 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)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.22%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.38%, NWC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
NWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.56.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, NWC pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
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.
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 (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
48.1
+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 Target60.18 (25.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.38% |
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)-2.07%
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)0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.54%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.76%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.66 | ||
| P/B | 2.96 | ||
| P/tB | 3.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY6.76%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)2.45
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)5.56
OCFY11.55%
SpS54.48
BVpS16.25
TBVpS14.6
PEG (NY)0.45
PEG (5Y)0.96
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 | 4.6 |
F-Score6
WACC7.12%
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.