GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.64 CAD
+0.03 (+0.13%)
Overall WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-D against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-D scores excellent on profitability, but there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score 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 (2.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Equity of WN-PR-D (23.74%) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 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 8.35%.
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 Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 2.32%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-D (8.02%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 33.06%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% 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 | 8.02% | ||
| 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%
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
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 1.91. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.91, WN-PR-D is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
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 (6.69) which is in line with 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.48%
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.
WN-PR-D has a better Current ratio (1.24) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.06% 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 10.57% on average per year.
WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.15%.
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)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
WN-PR-D is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.75% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
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 stable.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.50.
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 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.63, the valuation of WN-PR-D can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.63 |
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 94.12% 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 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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.
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%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, WN-PR-D is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.30. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 82.35% 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 2.00.
| 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 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
32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-D. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (12/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.64
+0.03 (+0.13%)
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 Cap9.03B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target26.74 (13.11%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
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)-2.96%
PT rev (3m)-5.82%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.63 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.45 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY18.19%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.6%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.77%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.54%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.34
PEG (5Y)0.52
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.48%
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 5Y8.75%
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 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
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 5.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.45.
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.