WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.87 CAD
+0.21 (+1.8%)
Overall WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WCP against 215 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WCP has a Return On Assets of 4.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 84.19% 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 63.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.76%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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
The Profit Margin of WCP (20.18%) is better than 81.40% of its industry peers.
WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
WCP's Operating Margin of 24.35% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 78.14% of its industry peers.
WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WCP (72.69%) is better than 90.70% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCP is still 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
WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.55. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WCP has a better Altman-Z score (1.55) than 67.44% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.43, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.67% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.55 |
ROIC/WACC0.64
WACC7.49%
2.3 Liquidity
WCP has a Current 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.
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.
The Quick ratio of WCP (0.73) 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
WCP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -19.86%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.13% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 19.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.13%
Revenue Next Year65.33%
Revenue Next 2Y43.38%
Revenue Next 3Y28.98%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.15, the valuation of WCP can be described as reasonable.
WCP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say WCP is valued rather cheaply.
WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.72% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.40. WCP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 77.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.65% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
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-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.99%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 5.88. WCP pays more dividend than 93.95% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WCP grows each year by 16.83%, which is quite nice.
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.
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-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (12/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.87
+0.21 (+1.8%)
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 Cap14.41B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.84 (16.6%)
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)3.53%
PT rev (3m)3.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-4.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)31.56%
Revenue NY rev (3m)31.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.15 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.19 | ||
| P/S | 3.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.32 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY9.86%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY7.58%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.57%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY15.83%
SpS3.72
BVpS8.99
TBVpS8.99
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 | 1.55 |
F-Score4
WACC7.49%
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-29.8%
EPS Next 2Y-18.95%
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 Year65.33%
Revenue Next 2Y43.38%
Revenue Next 3Y28.98%
Revenue Next 5Y19.9%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year48.96%
EBIT Next 3Y26.73%
EBIT Next 5Y14.96%
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.
Can you provide the profitability details for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
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 10.15 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
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.