WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
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16.03 CAD
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This WCP.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WCP.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WCP was profitable.
- WCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WCP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- WCP had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WCP has a better Return On Assets (5.10%) than 83.25% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.95%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.02% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Return On Invested Capital of 5.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- WCP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.1% | ||
| ROE | 8.95% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% |
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)13.19%
ROE(3y)13.1%
ROE(5y)24%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)9.29%
1.3 Margins
- WCP has a better Profit Margin (19.05%) than 80.30% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Operating Margin value of 22.76%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.83% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WCP (72.18%) is better than 89.16% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.05% | ||
| GM | 72.18% |
OM growth 3Y-20.74%
OM growth 5Y70%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.55%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
2. WCP.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WCP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- WCP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.93. This is not the best score and indicates that WCP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WCP's Altman-Z score of 1.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP is 6.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take WCP, 6.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP (6.18) is better than 77.34% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WCP has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 61.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.70, WCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCP has a Quick ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. WCP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WCP have decreased strongly by -25.55% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.29% on average per year.
- WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 54.88%.
- Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 44.84% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.55%
EPS 3Y-19.29%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.88%
Revenue growth 3Y9.68%
Revenue growth 5Y44.84%
Sales Q2Q%76.64%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
- WCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.30% yearly.
EPS Next Y6.49%
EPS Next 2Y1.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year23.77%
Revenue Next 2Y11.16%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.72.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- WCP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.77.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 14.76, which indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.40% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.75), we can say WCP is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.76 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.55% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates WCP does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
- WCP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.83%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.03. WCP pays more dividend than 80.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.81%!
- WCP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
- 74.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WCP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP74.7%
EPS Next 2Y1.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
WCP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WCP (4/30/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
16.03
+0.01 (+0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength86.61
Industry Growth44.78
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners25.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.46B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target16.87 (5.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
DP74.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date04-30 2026-04-30 (0.0608)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.22%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(2)29.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)22.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(4)94.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)17.14%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)18.41%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)14.27%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.15%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)4.08%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.36%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)7.19%
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)18.68%
PT rev (3m)21.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)29.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.81%
EPS NY rev (1m)38.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)36.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.7%
Revenue NY rev (3m)14.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.76 | ||
| P/S | 3.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.93 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.77 | ||
| P/tB | 1.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.03 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.36%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY6.78%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.13%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY13.8%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)2.42
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.4228 (-10.03%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.1% | ||
| ROE | 8.95% | ||
| ROCE | 6.68% | ||
| ROIC | 5.01% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.02% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.02% | ||
| OM | 22.76% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 19.05% | ||
| GM | 72.18% | ||
| FCFM | 11.79% |
ROA(3y)7.51%
ROA(5y)13.19%
ROE(3y)13.1%
ROE(5y)24%
ROIC(3y)7.07%
ROIC(5y)9.29%
ROICexc(3y)7.18%
ROICexc(5y)9.35%
ROICexgc(3y)7.18%
ROICexgc(5y)9.35%
ROCE(3y)9.44%
ROCE(5y)12.4%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-31%
ROICexgc growth 5Y75.37%
ROICexc growth 3Y-31%
ROICexc growth 5Y75.37%
OM growth 3Y-20.74%
OM growth 5Y70%
PM growth 3Y-23.64%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.55%
GM growth 5Y2.81%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.22 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 121.48% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 40.17% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.69 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | 61.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
F-Score4
WACC7.64%
ROIC/WACC0.66
Cap/Depr(3y)122.69%
Cap/Depr(5y)111.32%
Cap/Sales(3y)36.35%
Cap/Sales(5y)30.26%
Profit Quality(3y)72.37%
Profit Quality(5y)67.54%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-25.55%
EPS 3Y-19.29%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-37.5%
EPS Next Y6.49%
EPS Next 2Y1.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)54.88%
Revenue growth 3Y9.68%
Revenue growth 5Y44.84%
Sales Q2Q%76.64%
Revenue Next Year23.77%
Revenue Next 2Y11.16%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
EBIT growth 1Y25.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.07%
EBIT growth 5Y146.23%
EBIT Next Year103.8%
EBIT Next 3Y25.53%
EBIT Next 5Y12.12%
FCF growth 1Y-12.51%
FCF growth 3Y-25.75%
FCF growth 5Y19.61%
OCF growth 1Y46.51%
OCF growth 3Y7.15%
OCF growth 5Y42.93%
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC / WCP.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCP.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of WCP stock?
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 15.72 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.77.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WCP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is expected to grow by 6.49% in the next year.