NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NWC • CA6632782083
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This NWC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. NWC.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- NWC had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year NWC had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWC has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- NWC has a Return On Assets of 8.95%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- NWC's Return On Equity of 17.99% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. NWC outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
- NWC's Return On Invested Capital of 12.16% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. NWC outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
- NWC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.95% | ||
| ROE | 17.99% | ||
| ROIC | 12.16% |
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's Profit Margin of 5.51% is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
- The Operating Margin of NWC (8.27%) is better than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- NWC's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of NWC (34.10%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
- NWC's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.51% | ||
| GM | 34.1% |
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. NWC.CA Health Analysis
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.
- 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.74 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.74, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWC has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.12. This is a neutral value as NWC would need 4.12 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC (4.12) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58. This is a neutral value indicating NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.58, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.32%
2.3 Liquidity
- NWC has a Current Ratio of 2.26. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- NWC has a Current ratio of 2.26. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that NWC may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- NWC has a better Quick ratio (0.82) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. NWC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.92% over the past year.
- 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 2.08% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.23% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.92%
EPS 3Y-0.66%
EPS 5Y15.41%
EPS Q2Q%4.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
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 10.12% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.73% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.86%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. NWC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.44, which indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
- NWC's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. NWC is cheaper than 68.75% 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 25.60.
- NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.63.
- 68.75% 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 22.84. NWC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of NWC is on the same level as its industry peers.
- 68.75% 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 | 22.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- NWC has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
5. NWC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.03%.
- NWC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.39.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, NWC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
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
- 53.85% 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.
DP53.85%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
NWC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NWC (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
54.09
-0.01 (-0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)12-09 2025-12-09/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners36.54%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.58%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.58B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (10.32%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.03% |
Yearly Dividend1.58
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.72%
DP53.85%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.11%
Min EPS beat(2)1.84%
Max EPS beat(2)2.38%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)10.66%
Min EPS beat(4)1.84%
Max EPS beat(4)20.65%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)5.18%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)7.7%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)8.08%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.21%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.21%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.33%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.22 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.87 | ||
| P/B | 3.24 | ||
| P/tB | 3.6 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.88 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY6.08%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.34%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.5%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY10.13%
SpS54.54
BVpS16.7
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number35.16
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.95% | ||
| ROE | 17.99% | ||
| ROCE | 16.12% | ||
| ROIC | 12.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.85% | ||
| OM | 8.27% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.51% | ||
| GM | 34.1% | ||
| FCFM | 4.46% |
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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.62
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.37 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.26% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.76 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 78.01% | ||
| Profit Quality | 81.04% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.74 |
F-Score7
WACC7.32%
ROIC/WACC1.66
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)12.92%
EPS 3Y-0.66%
EPS 5Y15.41%
EPS Q2Q%4.34%
EPS Next Y13.86%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.08%
Revenue growth 3Y4.64%
Revenue growth 5Y4.23%
Sales Q2Q%-0.5%
Revenue Next Year-2.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.26%
Revenue Next 3Y1.73%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y7.2%
EBIT growth 3Y-0.32%
EBIT growth 5Y13.31%
EBIT Next Year48.9%
EBIT Next 3Y18.81%
EBIT Next 5Y12.46%
FCF growth 1Y9.09%
FCF growth 3Y-4.22%
FCF growth 5Y23.67%
OCF growth 1Y8.65%
OCF growth 3Y5.16%
OCF growth 5Y10.1%
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE / NWC.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWC.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) 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.
Is the dividend of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.85%.