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

Canada • Toronto Stock Exchange • TSX:WN-PR-D • CA9611488557

23.44 CAD
-0.04 (-0.17%)
Last: Feb 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

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Overall WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-D against 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-D has an excellent profitability rating, but 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. WN-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets (2.88%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.74%, WN-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.58%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN-PR-D is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • WN-PR-D has a Profit Margin (2.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-D's Operating Margin of 8.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 75.00% 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 (33.06%) is better than 62.50% 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 8.02%
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%
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 10 20 30

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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
  • The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-D is higher 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 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 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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 has a worse Altman-Z score (1.91) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-D underperforms 62.50% 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.
  • WN-PR-D's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
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 5B 10B 15B

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 has a Current ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of WN-PR-D (0.74) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
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 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.06% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past 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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • 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 stable.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.45.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.23. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.59, 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 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.01), we can say WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.45
Fwd PE 4.59
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 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.7
EV/EBITDA 3.57
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.
  • 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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
  • WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.39. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 87.50% 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 1.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-D decreases each year by -13.94%.
  • WN-PR-D has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN-PR-D pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
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 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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GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-D (2/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.44

-0.04 (-0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.95B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.38 (12.54%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
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)-1.38%
PT rev (3m)-7.62%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.45
Fwd PE 4.59
P/S 0.14
P/FCF 2.7
P/OCF 1.59
P/B 1.43
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.57
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.34%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.78%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY37.09%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY63.08%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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

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 5.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.43.


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.