WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002
Current stock price
14.64 CAD
+0.05 (+0.34%)
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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.
- WCP had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WCP (5.10%) is better than 83.17% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a better Return On Equity (8.95%) than 64.42% 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 71.15% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is in line with the industry average of 6.78%.
| 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 81.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WCP's Operating Margin of 22.76% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 78.85% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WCP has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.18%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.87% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WCP is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WCP has more shares outstanding
- WCP has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- WCP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.81. This is not the best score and indicates that WCP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of WCP (1.81) is better than 66.83% of its industry peers.
- WCP has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WCP would need 6.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- WCP has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.18. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 76.44% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 60.10% 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 has a Current ratio (0.70) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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.
- 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.
- 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 14.35, WCP is valued correctly.
- 69.71% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.61), we can say WCP is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.71, WCP is valued on the expensive side.
- WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 70.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- WCP's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 22.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WCP's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 84.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 64.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
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-11.02%
EPS Next 3Y0.69%
5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WCP has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.75%, which is a nice return.
- WCP's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.47. WCP pays more dividend than 92.79% 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 | 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
- 74.70% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WCP. 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 (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
14.64
+0.05 (+0.34%)
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 Cap17.77B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts82
Price Target14.21 (-2.94%)
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)0.48%
PT rev (3m)2.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.41%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.57%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.45%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.98%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.93%
Revenue NY rev (1m)9.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.71 | ||
| P/S | 3.44 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.62 | ||
| P/tB | 1.62 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.44 |
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.97%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.43%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY15.11%
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.
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WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WHITECAP RESOURCES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is expected to decline by -23.3% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 74.7%.