GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-D - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488557 - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WN-PR-D. WN-PR-D was compared to 19 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, 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.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WN-PR-D had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 1.23%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 42.11% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Return On Equity of 9.18% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 52.63% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-D (8.99%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 8.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.89%) for WN-PR-D is below the current ROIC(8.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.23% | ||
| ROE | 9.18% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% |
ROA(3y)2.48%
ROA(5y)1.95%
ROE(3y)17.96%
ROE(5y)13.65%
ROIC(3y)8.89%
ROIC(5y)7.65%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.00%, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.37% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-D's Operating Margin of 7.41% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 78.95% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WN-PR-D (33.09%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1% | ||
| GM | 33.09% |
OM growth 3Y11.68%
OM growth 5Y6.76%
PM growth 3Y13.99%
PM growth 5Y17.92%
GM growth 3Y1.4%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-D has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-D has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.79. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-D is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-D's Altman-Z score of 1.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D is outperformed by 73.68% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D is 6.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-D, 6.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D (6.09) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.71 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-D has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-D (2.71) is worse than 73.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.67
WACC5.39%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WN-PR-D (0.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.50% over the past year.
WN-PR-D shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 9.00% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.76% in the last year.
WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.5%
EPS 3Y15.39%
EPS 5Y9%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.51%
3.2 Future
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.24% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.52% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.52%
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 1.98, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 29.63. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.58, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-D.
WN-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.68. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 78.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.47% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.8 |
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 13.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)0.22
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, WN-PR-D has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.55.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.27, WN-PR-D is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-D is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 8.75%!
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)8.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-D pays out 73.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN-PR-D is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP73.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (2/21/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.38
0 (0%)
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 Cap2.90B
Analysts82.67
Price Target25.72 (14.92%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend3.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.75%
DP73.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years18
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)4.68%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.49%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.25%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.57%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.4%
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)4.96%
PT rev (3m)9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.98 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.83 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.44 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.8 |
EPS(TTM)11.31
EY50.54%
EPS(NY)14.16
Fwd EY63.27%
FCF(TTM)26.96
FCFY120.49%
OCF(TTM)45.37
OCFY202.72%
SpS471.58
BVpS51.43
TBVpS-32.46
PEG (NY)0.13
PEG (5Y)0.22
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.23% | ||
| ROE | 9.18% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14% | ||
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1% | ||
| GM | 33.09% | ||
| FCFM | 5.72% |
ROA(3y)2.48%
ROA(5y)1.95%
ROE(3y)17.96%
ROE(5y)13.65%
ROIC(3y)8.89%
ROIC(5y)7.65%
ROICexc(3y)9.69%
ROICexc(5y)8.29%
ROICexgc(3y)14.13%
ROICexgc(5y)12.18%
ROCE(3y)11.85%
ROCE(5y)10.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.4%
OM growth 3Y11.68%
OM growth 5Y6.76%
PM growth 3Y13.99%
PM growth 5Y17.92%
GM growth 3Y1.4%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 570.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score7
WACC5.39%
ROIC/WACC1.67
Cap/Depr(3y)77.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.19%
Profit Quality(3y)448.79%
Profit Quality(5y)657.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.5%
EPS 3Y15.39%
EPS 5Y9%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.51%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.43%
EBIT growth 3Y15.25%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year53.76%
EBIT Next 3Y17.36%
EBIT Next 5Y8.55%
FCF growth 1Y15.78%
FCF growth 3Y-3.7%
FCF growth 5Y25.52%
OCF growth 1Y27.94%
OCF growth 3Y1.95%
OCF growth 5Y16.56%