WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.6 CAD
+0.04 (+0.35%)
Overall WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WCP against 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While WCP has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WCP has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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.
- 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
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.79%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.35%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.45% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WCP (4.76%) is better than 74.88% of its industry peers.
- WCP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.61%. This is above the industry average of 6.58%.
- 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
- WCP has a better Profit Margin (20.18%) than 81.52% 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 79.62% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WCP (72.69%) is better than 91.00% 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
- WCP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- WCP has less shares outstanding than it did 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
- WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WCP has a Altman-Z score of 1.53. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 65.88% 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 76.30% 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 comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 59.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.53 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.52%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WCP (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCP has a Quick ratio of 0.73. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 57.82% 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%.
- Measured over the past years, WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -21.33% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 36.36% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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
- WCP is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -4.59% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 18.60% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-31.44%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.59%
Revenue Next Year60.92%
Revenue Next 2Y41.36%
Revenue Next 3Y27.41%
Revenue Next 5Y18.6%
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
- WCP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.91.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.93% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- WCP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.50.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 66.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WCP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 81.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- 65.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 21.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.02 |
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-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.31%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.82, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 92.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.31% |
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.
- 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-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
11.6
+0.04 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23
Inst Owners23.89%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.66%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap14.08B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts83
Price Target13.91 (19.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.31% |
Yearly Dividend0.73
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.83%
DP68.17%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
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)0.24%
PT rev (3m)4.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)28.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.36%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.3%
Revenue NY rev (3m)28.05%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.91 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.5 | ||
| P/S | 3.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.17 | ||
| P/B | 1.29 | ||
| P/tB | 1.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.02 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.09%
EPS(NY)0.86
Fwd EY7.41%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.67%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.2%
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 | 1.53 |
F-Score4
WACC7.52%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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-31.44%
EPS Next 2Y-20.79%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.59%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)36.36%
Revenue growth 3Y13.58%
Revenue growth 5Y25.03%
Sales Q2Q%90.71%
Revenue Next Year60.92%
Revenue Next 2Y41.36%
Revenue Next 3Y27.41%
Revenue Next 5Y18.6%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year43.23%
EBIT Next 3Y24.67%
EBIT Next 5Y13.67%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is expected to decline by -31.44% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 68.17%.