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.
  • 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.
  • In the past 5 years WN-PR-D always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • The Return On Assets of WN-PR-D (3.41%) 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.90%, WN-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.39%. This is below the industry average of 11.23%.
  • 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

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.57%, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.20%, WN-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 32.51%, WN-PR-D is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% 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 8.2%
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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-D has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • WN-PR-D has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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

  • WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 3.04. This indicates that WN-PR-D is financially healthy and has little risk of 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.
  • WN-PR-D has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • 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/WACC2.74
WACC6.16%
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

  • WN-PR-D has a Current Ratio of 1.10. 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 Current ratio (1.10) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • WN-PR-D's Quick ratio of 0.65 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 50.00% of 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

  • WN-PR-D shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.97%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • 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

  • WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.73% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.90% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
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

  • WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.20.
  • WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.42, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.57.
  • 87.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • WN-PR-D's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.24.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.2
Fwd PE 4.57
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.
  • 87.50% 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 2.28
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.
  • WN-PR-D has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.36
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%

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5. WN-PR-D.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, WN-PR-D has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.07, WN-PR-D pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%

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 Years20
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

  • 27.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-D. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
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 (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

23.18

+0.08 (+0.35%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners14.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners60.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.77B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts81.25
Price Target27.81 (19.97%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years20
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)12.54%
PT rev (3m)6.03%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.2
Fwd PE 4.57
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
EY19.24%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY21.86%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY43.9%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY71.39%
SpS299.06
BVpS13.95
TBVpS-12.83
PEG (NY)0.38
PEG (5Y)0.36
Graham Number37.4192 (61.43%)
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
WACC6.16%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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 Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y108.87%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y12.11%
EBIT Next Year36.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.52%
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.


How profitable is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) 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 grow by 13.62% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.3%.