WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
14.77 CAD
-0.32 (-2.12%)
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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
- WCP had positive earnings in the past year.
- WCP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Each year in the past 5 years WCP has been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WCP (5.10%) is better than 83.25% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a better Return On Equity (8.95%) than 65.02% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.01%) than 71.43% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCP is in line with the industry average of 6.97%.
| 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 19.05%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.30% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
- WCP has a better Operating Margin (22.76%) than 77.83% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
- WCP has a better Gross Margin (72.18%) 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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), WCP is destroying value.
- WCP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- WCP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.82 indicates that WCP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WCP's Altman-Z score of 1.82 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 65.52% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP is 6.18, which is on the high side as it means it would take WCP, 6.18 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WCP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 77.34% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WCP's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 61.08% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.82 |
ROIC/WACC0.66
WACC7.6%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCP has a Current ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. WCP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WCP shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -25.55%.
- Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.29% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 54.88%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.13% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
- 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. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.48, which indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 69.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. WCP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.60 indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.29, WCP is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.6 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WCP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 83.25% 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 64.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- WCP has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.23
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 4.83%, which is a nice return.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.03. WCP pays more dividend than 80.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
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
- WCP pays out 74.70% of its income as dividend. 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 (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.77
-0.32 (-2.12%)
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 Cap17.93B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target16.87 (14.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.83% |
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)18.68%
PT rev (3m)21.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)29.34%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.81%
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 | 14.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.6 | ||
| P/S | 3.47 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.68 | ||
| P/B | 1.63 | ||
| P/tB | 1.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.5 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.91%
EPS(NY)1.09
Fwd EY7.35%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY14.98%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)2.23
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.4228 (-2.35%)
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 | 1.82 |
F-Score4
WACC7.6%
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.
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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 14.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.63.
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.