GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP (WN-PR-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488896 - Currency: CAD
WN-PR-A gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-A has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WN-PR-A may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-A had positive earnings in the past year.
WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-A has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WN-PR-A (2.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 21.07%, WN-PR-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.33%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-A is in line with the industry average of 7.60%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)23.13%
ROE(5y)17.34%
ROIC(3y)8.75%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.13%, WN-PR-A is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-A has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-A (7.21%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-A has a better Gross Margin (33.02%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% |
OM growth 3Y-1.8%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y43.65%
PM growth 5Y40.12%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-A 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, WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WN-PR-A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.75, we must say that WN-PR-A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-A has a worse Altman-Z score (1.75) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-A would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN-PR-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC5.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-A's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-A outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-A has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.38%, which is quite good.
WN-PR-A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.47%.
WN-PR-A shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.96% on average over the next years.
WN-PR-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue Next Year5.75%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 2.04, the valuation of WN-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
83.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.79), we can say WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.72, the valuation of WN-PR-A can be described as very cheap.
WN-PR-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-A is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.38), we can say WN-PR-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.78% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-A's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.19
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.44, WN-PR-A pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.27, WN-PR-A pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.47.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
WN-PR-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WN-PR-A has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
5.3 Sustainability
33.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-A. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
WN-PR-A's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.8 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-A (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.33
-0.44 (-1.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap3.14B
Analysts81.33
Price Target23.49 (-3.45%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.12%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.69%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
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)-4.15%
PT rev (3m)-3.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.68%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 2.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.86 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.52 | ||
| P/B | 0.51 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.02 |
EPS(TTM)11.95
EY49.12%
EPS(NY)14.17
Fwd EY58.23%
FCF(TTM)28.31
FCFY116.37%
OCF(TTM)46.79
OCFY192.32%
SpS475.3
BVpS48.16
TBVpS-31.79
PEG (NY)0.11
PEG (5Y)0.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.41% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% | ||
| FCFM | 5.96% |
ROA(3y)3.06%
ROA(5y)2.38%
ROE(3y)23.13%
ROE(5y)17.34%
ROIC(3y)8.75%
ROIC(5y)7.97%
ROICexc(3y)9.43%
ROICexc(5y)8.65%
ROICexgc(3y)13.5%
ROICexgc(5y)12.52%
ROCE(3y)12%
ROCE(5y)10.93%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.1%
ROICexcg growth 5Y6.18%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.15%
ROICexc growth 5Y7.92%
OM growth 3Y-1.8%
OM growth 5Y3.86%
PM growth 3Y43.65%
PM growth 5Y40.12%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y0.7%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 279.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.75 |
F-Score6
WACC5.43%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)87.62%
Cap/Depr(5y)77.73%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.34%
Profit Quality(3y)227.35%
Profit Quality(5y)410.6%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
Revenue Next Year5.75%
Revenue Next 2Y4.13%
Revenue Next 3Y3.2%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year49.71%
EBIT Next 3Y11.36%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y4.59%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y3.66%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%