WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
14.43 CAD
-0.18 (-1.23%)
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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.
- In the past year WCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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's Return On Assets of 5.10% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a better Return On Equity (8.95%) than 66.19% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.01%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 6.90%.
| 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
- With an excellent Profit Margin value of 19.05%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 22.76%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.18%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
| 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCP 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WCP has a Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 68.10% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.18, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 60.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
- WCP has a Current Ratio of 0.70. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.70, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% 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.
- The Quick ratio of WCP (0.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. WCP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WCP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.55%.
- WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.29% yearly.
- WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 54.88%.
- The Revenue has been growing by 44.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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 Y-23.3%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.15, the valuation of WCP can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.90% 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 26.91.
- WCP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.44.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 65.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 28.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of WCP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.69%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 81.90% 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
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 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
WCP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WCP (4/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.43
-0.18 (-1.23%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners25.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.52B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target15.74 (9.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
DP74.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (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)10.77%
PT rev (3m)13.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.44 | ||
| P/S | 3.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 28.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.59 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY7.07%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.42%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.48%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY15.33%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.42
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 | 1.79 |
F-Score4
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC0.67
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 Y-23.3%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
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 Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
EBIT growth 1Y25.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.07%
EBIT growth 5Y146.23%
EBIT Next Year52.35%
EBIT Next 3Y20.43%
EBIT Next 5Y12.08%
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 14.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.59.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WCP stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is expected to decline by -23.3% in the next year.