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

  • WN-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
  • 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.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
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 (3.41%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN-PR-D's Return On Equity of 33.71% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.90%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-D is below the industry average of 11.15%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.90%) for WN-PR-D is above the 3 year average (8.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.41%
ROE 33.71%
ROIC 16.9%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.39%
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 (1.57%) 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 better Operating Margin (8.20%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-D's Gross Margin of 32.51% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.2%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 32.51%
OM growth 3Y-1.99%
OM growth 5Y8.47%
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

  • WN-PR-D has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating 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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.04 indicates that WN-PR-D is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.04, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as WN-PR-D would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.08, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 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 (3.42) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 3.04
ROIC/WACC2.79
WACC6.06%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that WN-PR-D should not have too much problems paying 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 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-D has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. 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 (0.65) which is in line with 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

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.97% 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 14.29% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, WN-PR-D shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 83.69%.
  • WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.35% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
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 7.73% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%

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. WN-PR-D.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.19, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed 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 25.23.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.52 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 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.19
Fwd PE 4.52
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN-PR-D indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-D is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies listed 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 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.28
EV/EBITDA 2.3
WN-PR-D.CA Per share dataWN-PR-D.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

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)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%

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5. WN-PR-D.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, WN-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.40, WN-PR-D pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-D decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • 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)-12.28%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN-PR-D pays out 27.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.3%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
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 (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.15

-0.04 (-0.17%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.79B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts80
Price Target24.71 (6.74%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
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)-6.3%
PT rev (3m)-6.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.19
Fwd PE 4.52
P/S 0.08
P/FCF 2.28
P/OCF 1.4
P/B 1.66
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.3
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY19.27%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY22.11%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY43.83%
OCF(TTM)16.5
OCFY71.28%
SpS298.19
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)0.35
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number37.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.41%
ROE 33.71%
ROCE 24.47%
ROIC 16.9%
ROICexc 17.59%
ROICexgc 24.37%
OM 8.2%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 32.51%
FCFM 3.4%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.39%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.92%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)12.53%
ROICexgc(5y)12.69%
ROCE(3y)12.31%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.07%
OM growth 3Y-1.99%
OM growth 5Y8.47%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Debt/EBITDA 1.55
Cap/Depr 101.3%
Cap/Sales 2.13%
Interest Coverage 7.45
Cash Conversion 53.7%
Profit Quality 216.35%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 3.04
F-Score7
WACC6.06%
ROIC/WACC2.79
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 Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y108.87%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y12.11%
EBIT Next Year42.1%
EBIT Next 3Y9.19%
EBIT Next 5Y5.71%
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.


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 5.19 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.66.


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 14.78% in the next year.