GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.61 CAD
-0.14 (-0.59%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-D scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-D was compared to 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 is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN-PR-D was profitable.
In the past year WN-PR-D had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D has been profitable.
WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets (1.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 16.34%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 8.70%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-D is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.34% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% |
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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.62%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
WN-PR-D has a Operating Margin of 8.16%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 87.50% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.98%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-D has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.62% | ||
| GM | 32.98% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-D is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-D has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-D has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. 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's Altman-Z score of 1.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-D would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-D's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN-PR-D has a Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-D underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.57%
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 50.00% 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.
WN-PR-D has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-D shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-D shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.21% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
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 1.77% yearly.
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.77%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.73 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-D.
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 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.41, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.71.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.88, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-D's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.54.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, WN-PR-D's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-D pays out 46.37% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (9/18/2025, 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 Owners14.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.06B
Analysts80
Price Target28.4 (20.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP46.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.81%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.6%
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)4.05%
PT rev (3m)17.16%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-66.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-67.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-67.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.53 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.54 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.45%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY21.25%
FCF(TTM)9.35
FCFY39.6%
OCF(TTM)15.41
OCFY65.25%
SpS163.91
BVpS16.27
TBVpS-10.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.34% | ||
| ROCE | 13.19% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.33% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.62% | ||
| GM | 32.98% | ||
| FCFM | 5.7% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.1%
ROICexcg 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 351.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
F-Score5
WACC6.57%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y-17.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.77%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y8.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%