NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NWC • CA6632782083
54.78 CAD
-0.48 (-0.87%)
Last: Mar 10, 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.
NWC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. NWC gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. NWC is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. NWC also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make NWC suitable for dividend investing!
1. NWC.CA Profitability Analysis
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.
- 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 8.95%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 17.99%, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 12.16%, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% 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 9.39%.
| 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
- The Profit Margin of NWC (5.51%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.27%, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of NWC has grown nicely.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 34.10%, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% 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
- NWC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, NWC has more shares outstanding
- NWC has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for NWC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- NWC has an Altman-Z score of 4.79. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.79, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% 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 81.25% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.58 indicates that NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of NWC (0.58) is better than 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
WACC7.42%
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 better Current ratio (2.26) than 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.
- The Quick ratio of NWC (0.82) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.26 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. NWC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- NWC shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.92%, 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 2.08% 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)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.
- NWC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.73% yearly.
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.
- 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. NWC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 16.65, which indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
- 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.25. NWC is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.80 indicates a correct valuation of NWC.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWC indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: NWC is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of NWC to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.39), we can say NWC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 |
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.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, NWC is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 22.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- NWC's 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)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
5. NWC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.94%, NWC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, NWC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- NWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
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 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
- 53.85% 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.
DP53.85%
EPS Next 2Y14.83%
EPS Next 3Y10.12%
NWC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NWC (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
54.78
-0.48 (-0.87%)
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 Cap2.61B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)143.10M
Analysts80
Price Target59.67 (8.93%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.94% |
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)-0.85%
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)-1.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.8 | ||
| P/S | 1 | ||
| P/FCF | 22.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 10 | ||
| P/B | 3.28 | ||
| P/tB | 3.64 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.05 |
EPS(TTM)3.29
EY6.01%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.25%
FCF(TTM)2.43
FCFY4.44%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY10%
SpS54.54
BVpS16.7
TBVpS15.03
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)1.08
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
WACC7.42%
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 5Y12.46%
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 FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to NWC.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?
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 16.65 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.28.
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%.