WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
10.87 CAD
+0.09 (+0.83%)
Taking everything into account, WCP scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WCP was compared to 214 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. While WCP belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WCP is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. WCP also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WCP had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WCP had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years WCP 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.79%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.04% 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 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Return On Invested Capital of 4.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 71.03% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is above the industry average of 6.87%.
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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 20.18%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 24.35%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
WCP has a Gross Margin of 72.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 90.65% 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.47. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WCP's Altman-Z score of 1.47 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 63.55% of its industry peers.
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.
WCP's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.43 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 77.10% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
WCP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WCP outperforms 57.01% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.55%
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.
WCP has a Current ratio of 0.73. This is in the lower half of the industry: WCP underperforms 63.55% of its industry peers.
WCP has a Quick 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.
WCP's Quick ratio of 0.73 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 53.27% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.73 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WCP have decreased strongly by -19.86% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.18% on average over the next years.
WCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 19.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y-29.97%
EPS Next 2Y-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
EPS Next 5Y-4.18%
Revenue Next Year64.93%
Revenue Next 2Y43.21%
Revenue Next 3Y28.88%
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.
The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of WCP.
71.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WCP is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.34, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.08, WCP is valued correctly.
64.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.43.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 79.91% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WCP has a very decent 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
WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.99%, which is a nice return.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.97. WCP pays more dividend than 88.78% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.36.
| 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 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
68.17% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCP. 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-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
TSX:WCP (11/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.87
+0.09 (+0.83%)
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 Cap13.19B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.87 (27.6%)
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)3.78%
PT rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (1m)25.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)25.44%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.25%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.25%
Revenue NY rev (1m)31.23%
Revenue NY rev (3m)31.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.29 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.08 | ||
| P/S | 2.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.78 | ||
| P/B | 1.21 | ||
| P/tB | 1.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.76%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY8.28%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.99%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY17.29%
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 | 1.47 |
F-Score4
WACC7.55%
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-29.97%
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 Year64.93%
Revenue Next 2Y43.21%
Revenue Next 3Y28.88%
Revenue Next 5Y19.84%
EBIT growth 1Y13.32%
EBIT growth 3Y3.69%
EBIT growth 5Y45.69%
EBIT Next Year48.94%
EBIT Next 3Y26.83%
EBIT Next 5Y14.96%
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.
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.
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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 9.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.21.
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.