NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:NWC - CA6632782083 - Common Stock
47.97 CAD
-0.1 (-0.21%)
NWC gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. NWC scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. NWC has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make NWC a good candidate for dividend and quality 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.
In the past 5 years NWC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years NWC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 has a better Return On Equity (17.84%) than 94.12% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of NWC (12.48%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for NWC is above the industry average of 7.78%.
| 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.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
NWC has a Operating Margin of 8.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
NWC has a better Gross Margin (33.95%) than 82.35% 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
NWC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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
NWC has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.63 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.63, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.12% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
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 | 4.63 |
ROIC/WACC1.73
WACC7.2%
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.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, NWC is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.06 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 10.92% over the past year.
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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.04% in the past 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 13.76% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.85% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.76.
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.
NWC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.91, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.35, the valuation of NWC can be described as reasonable.
70.59% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWC to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.57), we can say NWC is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.35 |
4.2 Price Multiples
64.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of NWC indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: NWC is more expensive than 70.59% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.1 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of NWC 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)0.44
PEG (5Y)0.96
EPS Next 2Y18.5%
EPS Next 3Y13.76%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.54%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.58, NWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, NWC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
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 (11/13/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
47.97
-0.1 (-0.21%)
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 Cap2.29B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)138.40M
Analysts80
Price Target60.69 (26.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.54% |
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 | 14.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.88 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.65 | ||
| P/B | 2.96 | ||
| P/tB | 3.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.1 |
EPS(TTM)3.25
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)4.23
Fwd EY8.81%
FCF(TTM)2.44
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)5.55
OCFY11.56%
SpS54.36
BVpS16.22
TBVpS14.57
PEG (NY)0.44
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
WACC7.2%
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.