WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
14.61 CAD
-1.09 (-6.94%)
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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.
- WCP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WCP has a better Return On Assets (5.10%) than 83.81% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Equity value of 8.95%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 5.01%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 71.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.07%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.65%.
| 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 82.86% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of WCP (22.76%) is better than 79.52% of its industry peers.
- WCP's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- WCP's Gross Margin of 72.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 90.48% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
| 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.
- WCP has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WCP is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is a bad value and indicates that WCP is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.81, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 76.67% of its industry peers.
- 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.32) than 60.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.81 |
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.47%
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 52.86% of 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 55.24% 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%.
- The earnings per share for WCP have been decreasing by -19.29% on average. This is quite bad
- Looking at the last year, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 54.88%.
- 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
- 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.
- WCP is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.30% yearly.
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.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.32, which indicates a correct valuation of WCP.
- WCP's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 70.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.51. WCP is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WCP.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.76.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 82.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
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
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.54, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 93.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WCP is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 30.81%!
- 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)30.81%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
- WCP pays out 74.70% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WCP is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (4/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.61
-1.09 (-6.94%)
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 Cap17.73B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts82
Price Target15.74 (7.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.82
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
DP74.7%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (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)7.51%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)7.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 3.43 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.1 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.61 | ||
| P/tB | 1.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.43 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.44%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY15.15%
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 | 1.81 |
F-Score4
WACC7.47%
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.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 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 14.32 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.61.
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.