WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.69 CAD
+0.06 (+0.52%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WCP. WCP was compared to 215 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally WCP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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 4 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 4.79% is amongst the best of 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.
WCP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 73.49% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is above the industry average of 6.62%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.61%) for WCP is well above the current ROIC(4.76%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
WCP has a Profit Margin of 20.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 81.40% of its industry peers.
WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 24.35%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.14% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WCP has a better Gross Margin (72.69%) than 90.70% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WCP 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 1.53, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of WCP (1.53) is better than 66.98% of its industry peers.
WCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.43. This is a neutral value as WCP would need 5.43 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 5.43, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.67% 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 (0.32) which is in line with 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
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.
With a Current ratio value of 0.73, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.19% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WCP's Quick ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 57.21% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
The earnings per share for WCP have been decreasing by -21.33% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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.
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 9.99 indicates a reasonable valuation of WCP.
73.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say WCP is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.99, the valuation of WCP can be described as correct.
63.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 36.59, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WCP has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WCP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.45% in the coming years.
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.87, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 93.95% 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 2.34.
| 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 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
WCP pays out 68.17% of its income as dividend. 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-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.69
+0.06 (+0.52%)
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 Cap14.19B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.84 (18.39%)
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 | 9.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.99 | ||
| P/S | 3.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.22 | ||
| P/B | 1.3 | ||
| P/tB | 1.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.06 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.01%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY7.7%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.64%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.07%
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 | 1.53 |
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-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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
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 9.99 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.3.
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.