WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.46 CAD
-0.12 (-1.04%)
WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. 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
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 4.79%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.72% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.35%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.19% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP has a better Return On Invested Capital (4.76%) than 73.02% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 20.18%, WCP belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.47% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
WCP has a Gross Margin of 72.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 90.70% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCP has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
WCP has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.51. 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 1.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 66.98% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.43. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 77.21% 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 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
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 (0.73) which is in line with 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.
Looking at the last year, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. 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.
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-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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.79, the valuation of WCP can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 72.56% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.47.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.73 indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
63.72% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.42, WCP is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 |
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 78.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 | 21.14 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of WCP 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.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, WCP pays a better dividend.
| 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 (11/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.46
-0.12 (-1.04%)
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 Cap13.91B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.84 (20.77%)
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 | 9.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.73 | ||
| P/S | 3.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 21.14 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.1 | ||
| P/B | 1.27 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.95 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.21%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY7.85%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.73%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY16.4%
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
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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 9.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.27.
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.