GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-D - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488557 - Currency: CAD
Overall WN-PR-D gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-D against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN-PR-D was profitable.
WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-D has a Return On Assets (2.56%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Return On Equity of 21.07% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Return On Invested Capital of 8.33% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% |
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
The Profit Margin of WN-PR-D (2.13%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 7.21%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
WN-PR-D's Gross Margin of 33.02% 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 | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WN-PR-D has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-D is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.74, WN-PR-D is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-D, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-D has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 41.18% of 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.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN-PR-D is not doing good in the industry: 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC5.37%
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 (1.24) which is in line with 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.72% 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 2.36%.
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-D will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.28% 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 3.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 1.86 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-D.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.45), we can say WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.47.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.90, WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.47 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
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)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.18
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.51, WN-PR-D pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
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 | 1.32% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WN-PR-D grows each year by 7.20%, which is quite nice.
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-D pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN-PR-D is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.75
-0.13 (-0.57%)
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 Cap2.93B
Analysts78.75
Price Target24.94 (9.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years19
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.12%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.69%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)14.23%
PT rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.05 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.48 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.98 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY53.76%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY68.03%
FCF(TTM)28.46
FCFY125.09%
OCF(TTM)47.03
OCFY206.73%
SpS477.73
BVpS48.4
TBVpS-31.95
PEG (NY)0.1
PEG (5Y)0.18
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.41% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% | ||
| FCFM | 5.96% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 279.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
F-Score6
WACC5.37%
ROIC/WACC1.55
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y4.59%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y3.66%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%