GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.97 CAD
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-D scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-D was compared to 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. Finally WN-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
WN-PR-D had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WN-PR-D (16.34%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Return On Invested Capital of 9.62% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 76.47% 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 7.81%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-D is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
WN-PR-D's Profit Margin of 1.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-D (8.16%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-D's Gross Margin of 32.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 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
An Altman-Z score of 1.89 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 Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-D underperforms 64.71% 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.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.19, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
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 has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.56%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.24, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-D's Quick ratio of 0.74 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WN-PR-D have decreased strongly by -54.96% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.95% on average over the next years.
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.97% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.95%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
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 accelerating.
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
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.82.
WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies 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 25.89.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.80.
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 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.59, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
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 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
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-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, WN-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.59, WN-PR-D pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, WN-PR-D pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
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
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-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (11/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.97
+0.02 (+0.08%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap9.18B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target28.55 (19.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
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)-2.47%
PT rev (3m)4.61%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.82 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.8 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.55 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.19%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY20.85%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY39.08%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY64.4%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.87
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%
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-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
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.95%
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 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.36%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP / WN-PR-D.CA FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to WN-PR-D.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 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.
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 decline by -18.42% in the next year.
Is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP sustainable?
The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 46.37%.