WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
14.6 CAD
+0.17 (+1.18%)
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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.
- WCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years WCP has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WCP (5.10%) is better than 84.29% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.95%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Return On Invested Capital of 5.01% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 71.43% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
- The Operating Margin of WCP (22.76%) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.18%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- WCP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 better Altman-Z score (1.79) than 68.10% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.18, WCP is doing good in 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
WACC7.47%
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.
- 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.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.70, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- The earnings per share for WCP have been decreasing by -19.29% on average. This is quite bad
- The Revenue has grown by 54.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 44.84% yearly.
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
- WCP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.13% yearly.
- 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.
- 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
- WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.31.
- 71.90% 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 (26.78), we can say WCP is valued slightly cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.66, the valuation of WCP can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. WCP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.66 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued cheaper than 82.86% 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 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WCP has a very decent profitability rating, which 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 5.06%, which is a nice return.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.58. WCP pays more dividend than 81.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.06% |
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.
- 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 (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.6
+0.17 (+1.18%)
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 Owners25.98%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.56%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap17.72B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target16.72 (14.52%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.06% |
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 | 14.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.66 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.35 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.99%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.44%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY15.16%
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
WACC7.47%
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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCP.CA.
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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 14.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
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.