GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WN-PR-D • CA9611488557

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This WN-PR-D.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. WN-PR-D.CA Profitability Analysis

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.
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-D.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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets of 1.97%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WN-PR-D (19.43%) is better than 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.41%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-D is below the industry average of 11.23%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.38%) for WN-PR-D is below the current ROIC(9.41%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.97%
ROE 19.43%
ROIC 9.41%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-D.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of WN-PR-D (1.59%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WN-PR-D has a Operating Margin of 8.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-D has a Gross Margin of 32.04%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.01%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 32.04%
OM growth 3Y-2.02%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-D.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. WN-PR-D.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-D is still creating some value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
  • WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-D has been reduced compared to a year ago.
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-D.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-D.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.85. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-D is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WN-PR-D has a worse Altman-Z score (1.85) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WN-PR-D, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D (5.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.42, WN-PR-D is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 1.85
ROIC/WACC1.53
WACC6.16%
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-D.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • WN-PR-D has a Current Ratio of 1.10. 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 1.10 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WN-PR-D's Quick ratio of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-D.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN-PR-D.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WN-PR-D shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.97%, which is quite good.
  • WN-PR-D shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 14.29% yearly.
  • Looking at the last year, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.71% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.94% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%

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.
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-D.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-D.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. WN-PR-D.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.20.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.57, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
  • 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 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.24, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.2
Fwd PE 4.57
WN-PR-D.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-D.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WN-PR-D's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.28
EV/EBITDA 3.55
WN-PR-D.CA Per share dataWN-PR-D.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

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.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%

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5. WN-PR-D.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, WN-PR-D has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.07, WN-PR-D has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WN-PR-D is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-D decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • WN-PR-D has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)-12.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-D.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 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 47.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-D. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.37%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
WN-PR-D.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-D.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
WN-PR-D.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-D.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-D.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WN-PR-D.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-D (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.18

+0.08 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners14.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners60.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.77B
Revenue(TTM)64.51B
Net Income(TTM)1.03B
Analysts81.25
Price Target27.81 (19.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP47.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.47%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.21%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.58%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.96%
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)12.54%
PT rev (3m)6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.2
Fwd PE 4.57
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 2.28
P/OCF 1.4
P/B 1.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.55
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY19.24%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY21.86%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY43.9%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY71.39%
SpS170.48
BVpS13.95
TBVpS-12.83
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number37.4192 (61.43%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.97%
ROE 19.43%
ROCE 13.63%
ROIC 9.41%
ROICexc 9.8%
ROICexgc 13.57%
OM 8.01%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 32.04%
FCFM 5.97%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.92%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)12.52%
ROICexgc(5y)12.68%
ROCE(3y)12.3%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.02%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Debt/EBITDA 2.39
Cap/Depr 101.3%
Cap/Sales 3.74%
Interest Coverage 4.15
Cash Conversion 82.95%
Profit Quality 375.34%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 1.85
F-Score6
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC1.53
Cap/Depr(3y)95.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.51%
Profit Quality(3y)296.33%
Profit Quality(5y)400.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y16.31%
EBIT growth 3Y2.08%
EBIT growth 5Y12.08%
EBIT Next Year36.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.52%
EBIT Next 5Y5.95%
FCF growth 1Y4.93%
FCF growth 3Y8.87%
FCF growth 5Y-0.4%
OCF growth 1Y3.25%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y2.55%

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP / WN-PR-D.CA Fundamental Analysis 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.


How profitable is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) stock?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is expected to grow by 13.62% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 47.37%.