GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.66 CAD
-0.07 (-0.29%)
WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WN-PR-D was profitable.
- WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years WN-PR-D has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WN-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets (2.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D's Return On Equity of 23.74% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-D is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.74% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% |
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
- WN-PR-D has a Profit Margin (2.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.02%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.06%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.32% | ||
| GM | 33.06% |
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-D 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-D has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that WN-PR-D is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WN-PR-D's Altman-Z score of 1.91 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-D would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.69, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-D (3.18) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.34
WACC7.14%
2.3 Liquidity
- WN-PR-D has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN-PR-D is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WN-PR-D's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- WN-PR-D has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-D is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WN-PR-D has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WN-PR-D shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- Looking at the last year, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.15% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.23% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.50, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
- WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.63 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-D.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.29, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-D is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WN-PR-D's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- WN-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN-PR-D's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.22%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.00, WN-PR-D pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, WN-PR-D is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WN-PR-D decreases each year by -13.94%.
- WN-PR-D has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WN-PR-D has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
- 32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-D. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.66
-0.07 (-0.29%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14 2025-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.03B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.23 (10.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.22% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-5.57%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.79%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.22%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.1%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.88%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.68%
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)-0.91%
PT rev (3m)-10.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.17%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.58%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.74%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.49%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.88% | ||
| ROE | 23.74% | ||
| ROCE | 13.13% | ||
| ROIC | 9.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.28% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.27% | ||
| OM | 8.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.32% | ||
| GM | 33.06% | ||
| FCFM | 5.21% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-2.1%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 94.94% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.65% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.67% | ||
| Profit Quality | 223.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
F-Score7
WACC7.14%
ROIC/WACC1.34
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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y7.78%
FCF growth 1Y-0.33%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y-2.03%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP / WN-PR-D.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-D.CA.
What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of WN-PR-D stock?
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WN-PR-D stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is 5.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WN-PR-D stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is expected to grow by 16% in the next year.