WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
15.87 CAD
-0.16 (-1%)
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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.
- Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WCP's Return On Assets of 5.10% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 83.25% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a Return On Equity of 8.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 65.02% 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 6.93%.
| 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 Profit Margin of 19.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 80.30% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WCP's Operating Margin of 22.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 77.83% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- WCP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for WCP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.92 indicates that WCP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.92, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WCP would need 6.18 years to pay back of 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 77.34% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.08% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.92 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 0.70, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.20% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP has a Quick 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.
- 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.
- WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.29% yearly.
- The Revenue has grown by 54.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.30% on average per year.
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.56 indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 69.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, WCP is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.61 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.
- WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 77.83% 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 64.04% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of WCP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y1.28%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.55%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.89, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 80.79% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WCP grows each year by 30.81%, which is quite nice.
- 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.
- WCP's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. 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 (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
15.87
-0.16 (-1%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Industry Strength86.72
Industry Growth41.04
Earnings (Last)04-29 2026-04-29
Earnings (Next)07-29 2026-07-29
Inst Owners25.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap19.26B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target17.78 (12.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.55% |
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)12.93%
PT rev (3m)27.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)18.88%
EPS NQ rev (3m)29.93%
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 | 15.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.61 | ||
| P/S | 3.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.75 | ||
| P/tB | 1.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.43%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY6.84%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.16%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY13.94%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)2.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.4228 (-9.12%)
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 | 1.92 |
F-Score4
WACC7.63%
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
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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 15.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.75.
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.