WHITECAP RESOURCES INC (WCP.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WCP • CA96467A2002

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15.04 CAD
+0.43 (+2.94%)
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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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years WCP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WCP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWCP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B 2B

1.2 Ratios

  • WCP has a Return On Assets of 5.10%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WCP outperforms 84.29% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.95%, WCP is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.19% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WCP has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.01%. This is in the better half of the industry: WCP outperforms 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 RankSector 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%
WCP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWCP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -50 -100 -150

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of WCP (19.05%) is better than 82.86% of its industry peers.
  • WCP's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • 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.
  • WCP's Gross Margin of 72.18% is amongst the best of the industry. WCP outperforms 90.00% of its industry peers.
  • WCP's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
WCP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWCP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 -100 -200

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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.
  • 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.
WCP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWCP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
WCP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWCP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.2 Solvency

  • WCP has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. 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 (1.85) is better than 67.62% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WCP outperforms 77.14% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32 indicates that WCP is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.32, WCP is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.32
Debt/FCF 6.18
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC0.67
WACC7.48%
WCP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWCP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WCP has a Current 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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 0.70, WCP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.7
Quick Ratio 0.7
WCP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWCP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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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.
  • WCP shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 54.88%.
  • 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

  • WCP is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.13% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.30% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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

  • 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.
WCP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWCP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2B 4B 6B 8B
WCP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWCP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 -2 -4

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4. WCP.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WCP is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.75.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.17), we can say WCP is valued slightly cheaper.
  • WCP is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.22.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WCP is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WCP to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.05), we can say WCP is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.75
Fwd PE 19.22
WCP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWCP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WCP is valued cheaper than 81.43% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WCP's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WCP is cheaper than 65.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.96
EV/EBITDA 7.61
WCP.CA Per share dataWCP.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

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%

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5. WCP.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.69%, WCP is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.07, WCP pays a better dividend. On top of this WCP pays more dividend than 81.90% 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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.69%

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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)30.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
WCP.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWCP.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

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 Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWCP.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B -1B
WCP.CA Dividend Payout.WCP.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WCP.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WCP.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WHITECAP RESOURCES INC

TSX:WCP (4/2/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

15.04

+0.43 (+2.94%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)02-23
Earnings (Next)04-29
Inst Owners25.51%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap18.26B
Revenue(TTM)5.17B
Net Income(TTM)984.60M
Analysts81.05
Price Target15.74 (4.65%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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
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 RankSector Rank
PE 14.75
Fwd PE 19.22
P/S 3.53
P/FCF 29.96
P/OCF 6.8
P/B 1.66
P/tB 1.66
EV/EBITDA 7.61
EPS(TTM)1.02
EY6.78%
EPS(NY)0.78
Fwd EY5.2%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY3.34%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY14.71%
SpS4.26
BVpS9.06
TBVpS9.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.42
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 1.85
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 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 14.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.


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.