NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NWC • CA6632782083
55.79 CAD
+0.54 (+0.98%)
Last: Mar 5, 2026, 07:00 PM
This NWC.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall NWC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated NWC against 16 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make NWC a good candidate for dividend investing.
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.
- 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's Return On Assets of 8.95% is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a Return On Equity of 17.99%. This is in the better half of the industry: NWC outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- NWC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.75%. This is above the industry average of 8.50%.
| 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 has a better Profit Margin (5.51%) 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 8.27%. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 34.10%, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 8.27% | ||
| 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), NWC is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for NWC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- NWC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.79 indicates that NWC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.79, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC is 4.12, which is a neutral value as it means it would take NWC, 4.12 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.12, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NWC's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.58 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.58 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.64
WACC7.43%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.26 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NWC's Current ratio of 2.26 is amongst the best of the industry. NWC outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a Quick Ratio of 2.26. 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 0.82, NWC is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- 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.
- NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.08%.
- 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)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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- 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
- NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.96.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of NWC to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.74), we can say NWC is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.06 indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, NWC is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.82, NWC is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.06 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- NWC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWC is valued a bit more expensive than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of NWC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.1
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
5. NWC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- NWC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.91%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, NWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, NWC pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.91% |
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
- NWC pays out 53.85% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP53.85%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
NWC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NWC (3/5/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
55.79
+0.54 (+0.98%)
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 Owners33.95%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.6%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.66B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (6.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.91% |
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)-1.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.58%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-14.53%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.86%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.06 | ||
| P/S | 1.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.91 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.18 | ||
| P/B | 3.34 | ||
| P/tB | 3.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY5.9%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.11%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.36%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY9.82%
SpS54.54
BVpS16.7
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)1.1
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 | 4.79 |
F-Score7
WACC7.43%
ROIC/WACC1.64
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 5Y12.28%
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 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.
What is the profitability of NWC stock?
NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for NWC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 16.96 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.34.
How sustainable is the dividend of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.85%.