WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WCP - CA96467A2002 - Common Stock
11.01 CAD
+0.22 (+2.04%)
Overall WCP gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WCP against 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. WCP scores excellent on profitability, 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.
WCP had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WCP had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.79%, WCP belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.71% of the companies in the same industry.
WCP has a better Return On Equity (8.35%) than 63.08% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.76%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 71.96% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WCP is above the industry average of 6.73%.
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
The Profit Margin of WCP (20.18%) is better than 79.91% of its industry peers.
WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 24.35%, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.04% 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
The number of shares outstanding for WCP has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WCP has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.47, we must say that WCP is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WCP has a better Altman-Z score (1.47) than 64.02% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WCP is 5.43, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WCP, 5.43 years of fcf income to pay off 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 77.10% 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.47 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.73, WCP is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.06% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that WCP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WCP (0.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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%.
The earnings per share for WCP have been decreasing by -21.33% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, WCP shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 36.36%.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, WCP will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.18% 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 19.84% on average per year.
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.
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
WCP is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 9.41.
71.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.89. WCP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23, WCP is valued correctly.
63.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WCP, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.59. WCP is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 9.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than 78.97% 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 63.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.73 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WCP may justify a higher PE ratio.
A cheap valuation may be justified as WCP's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.45% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-18.95%
EPS Next 3Y-7.45%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.99%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.31, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 93.93% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WCP pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.99% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WCP grows each year by 16.83%, which is quite nice.
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
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 (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.01
+0.22 (+2.04%)
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 Cap13.36B
Revenue(TTM)4.52B
Net Income(TTM)911.20M
Analysts81.9
Price Target13.87 (25.98%)
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)4.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.14%
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 | 9.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 | ||
| P/S | 2.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.31 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.22 | ||
| P/tB | 1.22 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.73 |
EPS(TTM)1.17
EY10.63%
EPS(NY)0.9
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)0.54
FCFY4.92%
OCF(TTM)1.88
OCFY17.07%
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-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 9.41 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.22.
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.