WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
15.31 CAD
+0.12 (+0.79%)
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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.
- In the past 5 years WCP has always been 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 5.10%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Return On Equity of 8.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 66.19% 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 6.90%.
| 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 82.86% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WCP has declined.
- WCP has a Operating Margin of 22.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 78.57% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of WCP (72.18%) is better than 90.00% 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
- WCP has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.87 indicates that WCP is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WCP's Altman-Z score of 1.87 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 68.10% 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 77.14% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.32, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.95% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.87 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCP's Current ratio of 0.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.70 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WCP has a Quick ratio (0.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.7 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.7 |
3. WCP.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WCP have decreased strongly by -25.55% 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 -19.29% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 54.88% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- The Revenue has been growing by 44.84% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 2.13% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.30% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-23.3%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
EPS Next 5Y2.13%
Revenue Next Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 15.01, the valuation of WCP can be described as correct.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- WCP is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.21, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.57, WCP is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.10. WCP is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WCP indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WCP is cheaper than 78.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 65.71% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 30.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The decent profitability rating of WCP may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.69%, which is a nice return.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.07. WCP pays more dividend than 81.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
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-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
WCP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WCP (4/7/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
15.31
+0.12 (+0.79%)
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 Owners25.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.58B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target15.74 (2.81%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
DP74.7%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (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)10.77%
PT rev (3m)13.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)19.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.1%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)6.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.57 | ||
| P/S | 3.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 30.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.92 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 1.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.66%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.28%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY14.45%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.42
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 | 1.87 |
F-Score4
WACC7.48%
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-23.3%
EPS Next 2Y-11.02%
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 Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y10.56%
Revenue Next 3Y9.53%
Revenue Next 5Y10.3%
EBIT growth 1Y25.53%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.07%
EBIT growth 5Y146.23%
EBIT Next Year52.35%
EBIT Next 3Y20.43%
EBIT Next 5Y12.08%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 15.01 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.69.
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 -23.3% in the next year.