WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.61 CAD
+0.02 (+0.17%)
WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 218 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. WCP scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WCP has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally WCP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCP had positive earnings in the past year.
WCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years WCP 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
WCP has a Return On Assets of 4.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 83.49% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.35%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.76% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP has a Return On Invested Capital of 4.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 73.85% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is above the industry average of 6.53%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 20.18%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.73% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WCP (24.35%) is better than 79.36% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
WCP has a Gross Margin of 72.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
WCP's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
WCP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
WCP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WCP (1.53) is better than 66.51% of its industry peers.
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.
WCP's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 78.44% of its industry peers.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 58.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.48%
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 of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 44.04% of its industry peers.
WCP has a Quick Ratio of 0.73. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.73, WCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.42% of the companies in the same 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.
Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.33% on average per year.
WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 36.36%.
The Revenue has been growing by 25.03% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.13% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.90% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-27.55%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.13%
Revenue Next Year55.79%
Revenue Next 2Y33.57%
Revenue Next 3Y22.21%
Revenue Next 5Y19.9%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.92, which indicates a very decent valuation of WCP.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.59, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.51, WCP is valued correctly.
66.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WCP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WCP indicates a rather cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 80.73% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 66.06% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of WCP 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 6.99%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.83, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 95.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.83%!
WCP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
WCP pays out 68.17% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of WCP has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP68.17%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.61
+0.02 (+0.17%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.76%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.65%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.09B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.87 (19.47%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP68.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date
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)3.24%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-5.54%
Revenue NY rev (3m)23.96%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.51 | ||
| P/S | 3.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.18 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.08%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY7.4%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.19%
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 | 1.53 |
F-Score4
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC0.64
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-27.55%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
Revenue Next Year55.79%
Revenue Next 2Y33.57%
Revenue Next 3Y22.21%
Revenue Next 5Y19.9%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year43.05%
EBIT Next 3Y24.61%
EBIT Next 5Y14.2%
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.
What is the valuation status for WCP stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WCP stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 9.92 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.29.
What is the financial health of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 4 / 10.