WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
13.93 CAD
-0.6 (-4.13%)
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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.
- In the past year WCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
- 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
- WCP has a Return On Assets of 5.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 83.82% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of WCP (8.95%) is better than 65.20% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.01%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WCP is in line with the industry average of 6.85%.
| 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
- WCP has a Profit Margin of 19.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 80.39% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
- WCP's Operating Margin of 22.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 77.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
- WCP's Gross Margin of 72.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 89.71% 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for WCP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.80. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- WCP has a better Altman-Z score (1.80) than 68.63% 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (6.18) than 77.45% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WCP (0.32) is better than 61.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.8 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.45%
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.
- WCP has a Current ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
- 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 of 0.70. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 55.88% of its industry peers.
| 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%.
- WCP shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.29% yearly.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 2.13% 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 11.79% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year12.31%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5Y11.79%
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. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.66, WCP is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 70.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.87. WCP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.53.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 72.06% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.51, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WCP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 63.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.75 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
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-5.77%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.02%, which is a nice return.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.72. WCP pays more dividend than 80.88% 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 | 5.02% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WCP grows each year by 30.81%, which is quite nice.
- WCP has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y-5.77%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
WCP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WCP (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
13.93
-0.6 (-4.13%)
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 Cap16.91B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target16.87 (21.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.02% |
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)17.65%
PT rev (3m)20.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)22.56%
EPS NY rev (3m)11.55%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-11.77%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.53 | ||
| P/S | 3.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.75 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.3 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 1.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.4 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY7.32%
EPS(NY)0.96
Fwd EY6.88%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.6%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY15.88%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.4228 (3.54%)
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 | 1.8 |
F-Score4
WACC7.45%
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-6%
EPS Next 2Y-5.77%
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 Year12.31%
Revenue Next 2Y9.24%
Revenue Next 3Y11.54%
Revenue Next 5Y11.79%
EBIT growth 1Y25.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.07%
EBIT growth 5Y146.23%
EBIT Next Year63.85%
EBIT Next 3Y20.06%
EBIT Next 5Y11.86%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WCP.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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 13.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.
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 -6% in the next year.