NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:NWC • CA6632782083
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51.09 CAD
-0.39 (-0.76%)
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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.
- NWC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years NWC has been profitable.
- NWC had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- NWC has a better Return On Assets (8.90%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.45%, NWC is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of NWC (12.20%) is better than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for NWC is in line with the industry average of 11.23%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROIC | 12.2% |
ROA(3y)9.05%
ROA(5y)9.8%
ROE(3y)18.04%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)12.6%
ROIC(5y)13.47%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.37%, NWC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of NWC has declined.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.16%, NWC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 33.91%, NWC belongs to the best 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 | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 33.91% |
OM growth 3Y2.12%
OM growth 5Y-1.56%
PM growth 3Y1.11%
PM growth 5Y-1.97%
GM growth 3Y2.18%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
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.
- NWC has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, NWC has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for NWC is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- NWC has an Altman-Z score of 4.77. This indicates that NWC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.77, NWC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of NWC is 3.13, which is a good value as it means it would take NWC, 3.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- NWC has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. NWC outperforms 93.75% of its industry peers.
- NWC has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52. This is a neutral value indicating NWC is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- NWC has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.52) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
ROIC/WACC1.66
WACC7.33%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.10 indicates that NWC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- NWC has a Current ratio of 2.10. 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.
- The Quick ratio of NWC (0.82) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 |
3. NWC.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 8.50% over the past year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, NWC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.78% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.85% in the past year.
- NWC shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.95% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.5%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y1.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
3.2 Future
- NWC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.94% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, NWC will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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 accelerating.
4. NWC.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- NWC is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.62.
- 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than NWC, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- NWC is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.87, the valuation of NWC can be described as correct.
- 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 (22.62), we can say NWC is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.87 |
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 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.42 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)8.77
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. NWC.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.11%, NWC has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- NWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.07. NWC pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- NWC's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of NWC has a limited annual growth rate of 3.33%.
- NWC has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.33%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 55.53% 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.
DP55.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NWC.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:NWC (4/23/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
51.09
-0.39 (-0.76%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)04-08 2026-04-08/dmh
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners35.87%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.43B
Revenue(TTM)2.60B
Net Income(TTM)139.49M
Analysts80
Price Target64.26 (25.78%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.11% |
Yearly Dividend1.63
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.33%
DP55.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-15 2026-04-15 (0.41)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)2.8%
Min EPS beat(2)2.38%
Max EPS beat(2)3.22%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)6.31%
Min EPS beat(4)1.84%
Max EPS beat(4)17.79%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)4.05%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)5.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)6.93%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.14%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.68%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.14%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.84%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.36%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.3%
PT rev (1m)7.69%
PT rev (3m)7.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.49%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.49%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.58%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.87 | ||
| P/S | 0.94 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.05 | ||
| P/tB | 3.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.42 |
EPS(TTM)3.27
EY6.4%
EPS(NY)3.97
Fwd EY7.77%
FCF(TTM)2.95
FCFY5.77%
OCF(TTM)5.87
OCFY11.48%
SpS54.53
BVpS16.78
TBVpS15.07
PEG (NY)0.73
PEG (5Y)8.77
Graham Number35.1328 (-31.23%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.9% | ||
| ROE | 17.45% | ||
| ROCE | 16.28% | ||
| ROIC | 12.2% | ||
| ROICexc | 13.11% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.06% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.37% | ||
| GM | 33.91% | ||
| FCFM | 5.41% |
ROA(3y)9.05%
ROA(5y)9.8%
ROE(3y)18.04%
ROE(5y)20.2%
ROIC(3y)12.6%
ROIC(5y)13.47%
ROICexc(3y)13.35%
ROICexc(5y)14.26%
ROICexgc(3y)14.36%
ROICexgc(5y)15.47%
ROCE(3y)16.81%
ROCE(5y)17.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.3%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.04%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.54%
OM growth 3Y2.12%
OM growth 5Y-1.56%
PM growth 3Y1.11%
PM growth 5Y-1.97%
GM growth 3Y2.18%
GM growth 5Y0.65%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.52 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.26 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 115.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 11.84 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | 100.69% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.82 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.77 |
F-Score6
WACC7.33%
ROIC/WACC1.66
Cap/Depr(3y)119.73%
Cap/Depr(5y)116.33%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.04%
Profit Quality(3y)88.88%
Profit Quality(5y)80.89%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8.5%
EPS 3Y5.9%
EPS 5Y1.78%
EPS Q2Q%-2.17%
EPS Next Y21.53%
EPS Next 2Y10.94%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.85%
Revenue growth 3Y3.36%
Revenue growth 5Y1.95%
Sales Q2Q%0.1%
Revenue Next Year4.61%
Revenue Next 2Y3.79%
Revenue Next 3Y4.1%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y1.19%
EBIT growth 3Y5.55%
EBIT growth 5Y0.36%
EBIT Next Year76.35%
EBIT Next 3Y22.16%
EBIT Next 5Y14.47%
FCF growth 1Y22.91%
FCF growth 3Y28.8%
FCF growth 5Y-11.82%
OCF growth 1Y7.28%
OCF growth 3Y15.21%
OCF growth 5Y-3.76%
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 5 / 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 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is NORTH WEST CO INC/THE?
The financial health rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 8 / 10.
Is the dividend of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE sustainable?
The dividend rating of NORTH WEST CO INC/THE (NWC.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 55.53%.