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

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

23.36 CAD
-0.04 (-0.17%)
Last: 1/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WN-PR-D. WN-PR-D was compared to 17 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

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 23.74%, WN-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 70.59% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-D is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-D is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.32%, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WN-PR-D's Operating Margin of 8.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 76.47% 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 33.06%, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.82% 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 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

  • 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
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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 Altman-Z score of 1.91. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-D underperforms 64.71% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 41.18% 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 70.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.63%
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 of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
  • 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 in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
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

  • WN-PR-D shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
  • 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%.
  • WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.23% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.42% on average per year.
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

  • When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
  • 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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 5.43, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-D.
  • WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 28.60, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.58 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 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.83. WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.43
Fwd PE 4.58
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 88.24% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.69
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)0.51
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 2.25. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 88.24% 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 1.82.
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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

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 5.43 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.