WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.58 CAD
-0.04 (-0.34%)
Taking everything into account, WCP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WCP was compared to 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
In the past year WCP was profitable.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.79%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP has a Return On Equity of 8.35%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 64.19% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.76%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital 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
The Profit Margin of WCP (20.18%) is better than 80.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.69%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.70% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WCP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.51, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 1.51, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.98% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP (5.43) is better than 77.21% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WCP (0.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.51 |
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.
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%.
WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 25.03% yearly.
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 -4.18% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.84% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-27.42%
EPS Next 2Y-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.18%
Revenue Next Year56.02%
Revenue Next 2Y34.01%
Revenue Next 3Y22.21%
Revenue Next 5Y19.84%
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
WCP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.90.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say WCP is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.87 indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.72% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WCP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.87 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.07% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WCP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.81, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 94.88% 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 2.41.
| 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.
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 (11/26/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.58
-0.04 (-0.34%)
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 Cap14.05B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.84 (19.52%)
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)-1.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.65%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)24.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)24.15%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.9 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.87 | ||
| P/S | 3.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.1%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY7.77%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.68%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.23%
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 | 1.51 |
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-27.42%
EPS Next 2Y-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
Revenue Next Year56.02%
Revenue Next 2Y34.01%
Revenue Next 3Y22.21%
Revenue Next 5Y19.84%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year44.01%
EBIT Next 3Y25.35%
EBIT Next 5Y14.15%
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 9.9 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.