WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.12 CAD
+0.19 (+1.74%)
Overall WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WCP against 211 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. WCP has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WCP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. WCP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WCP 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.79%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.64% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Return On Equity of 8.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 64.02% of its industry peers.
WCP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 75.70% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCP is above the industry average of 6.52%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.76%) for WCP is well below the 3 year average (10.61%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that WCP had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% |
ROA(3y)11.67%
ROA(5y)1.26%
ROE(3y)21.19%
ROE(5y)-14.8%
ROIC(3y)10.61%
ROIC(5y)8.44%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of WCP (20.18%) is better than 81.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
WCP has a better Operating Margin (24.35%) than 79.91% of its industry peers.
WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.69%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.12% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCP has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 24.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.18% | ||
| GM | 72.69% |
OM growth 3Y-8.71%
OM growth 5Y16.52%
PM growth 3Y-32.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WCP 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, WCP has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WCP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.48, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.48, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.36% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP is 5.43, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WCP, 5.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.43, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.10% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 60.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WCP has a Current ratio (0.73) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WCP has a Quick ratio (0.73) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WCP have decreased strongly by -19.86% in the last year.
WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -21.33% yearly.
WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.36%.
Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 25.03% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.86%
EPS 3Y-21.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
3.2 Future
WCP is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.59% yearly.
WCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 18.60% yearly.
EPS Next Y-31.44%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.59%
Revenue Next Year60.92%
Revenue Next 2Y41.36%
Revenue Next 3Y27.41%
Revenue Next 5Y18.6%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WCP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.50.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.36% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.19, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.94, WCP is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, WCP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 |
4.2 Price Multiples
81.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 65.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WCP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
WCP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.45% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.68%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.71, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 83.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.83%!
WCP has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WCP has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
68.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCP. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WCP's earnings are declining while the Dividend Rate has been growing. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.17%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
11.12
+0.19 (+1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners23.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap13.49B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts83
Price Target13.87 (24.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.68% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP68.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)36.94%
Min EPS beat(2)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(2)94.48%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)37.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-20.61%
Max EPS beat(4)94.48%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)20.26%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)17.19%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)15.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)5.66%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)15.36%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)28.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.94 | ||
| P/S | 2.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.24 | ||
| P/tB | 1.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.52%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY7.73%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.88%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.9%
SpS3.72
BVpS9
TBVpS9
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number15.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.79% | ||
| ROE | 8.35% | ||
| ROCE | 6.28% | ||
| ROIC | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 4.76% | ||
| OM | 24.35% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 20.18% | ||
| GM | 72.69% | ||
| FCFM | 14.57% |
ROA(3y)11.67%
ROA(5y)1.26%
ROE(3y)21.19%
ROE(5y)-14.8%
ROIC(3y)10.61%
ROIC(5y)8.44%
ROICexc(3y)10.72%
ROICexc(5y)8.5%
ROICexgc(3y)10.72%
ROICexgc(5y)8.5%
ROCE(3y)14.01%
ROCE(5y)11.14%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.88%
ROICexgc growth 5Y30.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-6.88%
ROICexc growth 5Y30.99%
OM growth 3Y-8.71%
OM growth 5Y16.52%
PM growth 3Y-32.17%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.79%
GM growth 5Y0.89%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.4 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.64% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 13.09 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 90.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 72.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.48 |
F-Score4
WACC7.51%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)110.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.28%
Cap/Sales(3y)28.87%
Cap/Sales(5y)27.2%
Profit Quality(3y)81.34%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-19.86%
EPS 3Y-21.33%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-63.04%
EPS Next Y-31.44%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
Revenue Next Year60.92%
Revenue Next 2Y41.36%
Revenue Next 3Y27.41%
Revenue Next 5Y18.6%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year43.23%
EBIT Next 3Y24.67%
EBIT Next 5Y13.67%
FCF growth 1Y-25.85%
FCF growth 3Y7.24%
FCF growth 5Y24.02%
OCF growth 1Y25.17%
OCF growth 3Y17.71%
OCF growth 5Y23.22%
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC / WCP.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WCP.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is expected to decline by -31.44% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.17%.