GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP (WN-PR-D.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-D - CA9611488557
23.65 CAD
-0.15 (-0.63%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to WN-PR-D. WN-PR-D was compared to 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-D belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-D may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth WN-PR-D also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN-PR-D had positive earnings in the past year.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-D had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of 2.88%, WN-PR-D perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D has a better Return On Equity (23.74%) than 94.44% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.58%, WN-PR-D is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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 8.02%.
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
WN-PR-D has a better Profit Margin (2.32%) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-D has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.02%, WN-PR-D belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-D has a Gross Margin of 33.06%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-D outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-D's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-D is creating some value.
WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WN-PR-D has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-D is higher compared to a year ago.
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.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-D (1.91) is worse than 61.11% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.69, WN-PR-D is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.91 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC6.53%
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's Current ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-D outperforms 66.67% 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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
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.
WN-PR-D shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.91% on average over the next years.
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
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.50 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 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN-PR-D to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.49), we can say WN-PR-D is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.63 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 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.69. 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
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-D is valued cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-D is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.58 |
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 an outstanding profitability rating, which 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
WN-PR-D has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, WN-PR-D pays a better dividend. On top of this WN-PR-D pays more dividend than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN-PR-D's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| 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
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%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 5.2 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-D (12/5/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
23.65
-0.15 (-0.63%)
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 Target26.47 (11.92%)
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-Date
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)-7.28%
PT rev (3m)-4.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
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
EY18.18%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY21.59%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY36.76%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY62.52%
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
WACC6.53%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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
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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.
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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 16% 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 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.79%.