GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.2 CAD
-0.27 (-1.2%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-E scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-E was compared to 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. WN-PR-E has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN-PR-E was profitable.
WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
WN-PR-E had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WN-PR-E (1.98%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Return On Equity of 16.34% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-E (9.62%) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 8.15%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN-PR-E 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
WN-PR-E has a Profit Margin (1.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.16%, WN-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
The Gross Margin of WN-PR-E (32.98%) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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-E is creating some value.
WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-E is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that WN-PR-E is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-E (1.89) is worse than 70.59% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-E, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E (6.19) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
WN-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 47.06% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.58%
2.3 Liquidity
WN-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN-PR-E is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 58.82% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN-PR-E is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WN-PR-E have decreased strongly by -38.37% in the last year.
WN-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% yearly.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.47%.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-38.37%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-E will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.95% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-E will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.97% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.95%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.16 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.15, WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.44, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-E to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.12), we can say WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.44 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The excellent profitability rating of WN-PR-E 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-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.57, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, WN-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-E decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN-PR-E has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
WN-PR-E has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-E pays out 46.37% of its income as dividend. 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 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.2
-0.27 (-1.2%)
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 Cap8.50B
Revenue(TTM)61.61B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target25.88 (16.58%)
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 Years4
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)-6.5%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.02%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.16 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.44 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.46 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.37%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY22.51%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY42.2%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY69.54%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number39.71
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
WACC6.58%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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)-38.37%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.95%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.97%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.36%
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 4 3/4 PERP / WN-PR-E.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-E stock?
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Can you provide the valuation status for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP?
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GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 5.16 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
How financially healthy is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP?
The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 4 / 10.