GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
24.07 CAD
+0.13 (+0.54%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-D scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-D was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D has a great profitability rating, there are quite some concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. 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.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-D has always been profitable.
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 of 1.98%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a better Return On Equity (16.34%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) than 76.47% 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 7.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-D is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With a Profit Margin value of 1.62%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.16%, WN-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
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 | 8.16% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-D is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding
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
WN-PR-D has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. 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.
WN-PR-D has a worse Altman-Z score (1.89) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-D is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-D, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-D has a Debt to FCF ratio (6.19) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN-PR-D has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-D is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.44%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-D may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of WN-PR-D (0.74) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-D shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
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.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-D shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.21% in the last 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
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.09% yearly.
WN-PR-D is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.12% yearly.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.84.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-D's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.11.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.82 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/Forward Earnings ratio.
WN-PR-D is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.55, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.82 |
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.
88.24% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-D, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of WN-PR-D 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.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.61. WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, 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 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
46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-D. 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 (10/31/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.07
+0.13 (+0.54%)
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 Cap9.22B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target28.55 (18.61%)
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)0.55%
PT rev (3m)10.86%
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 | 5.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.56 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.55 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.12%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY20.76%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY38.92%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY64.14%
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
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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 5Y2.09%
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 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.51%
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.
What is the valuation status for WN-PR-D stock?
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%.