GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.61 CAD
-0.14 (-0.59%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-D scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-D was compared to 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally WN-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year WN-PR-D had a positive cash flow from operations.
WN-PR-D had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-D's Return On Assets of 2.88% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a Return On Equity of 23.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.58%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 8.07%.
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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.02%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WN-PR-D (33.06%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-D is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-D has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-D is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-D (1.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-D, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-D's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-D is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC6.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-D should not have too much problems paying 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 52.94% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.06% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-D shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
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.
WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
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
WN-PR-D is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
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 stable.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.49, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.19, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.62, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.88, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.59 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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-D may justify a higher PE ratio.
WN-PR-D's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 5.50%, which is a nice return.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.26. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
23.61
-0.14 (-0.59%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.01B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.74 (13.26%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.5% |
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)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)-8.63%
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 | 5.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.62 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.59 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.21%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.62%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.82%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.62%
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
WACC6.27%
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)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 5Y8.75%
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 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?
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 5.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
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.