GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WN-PR-E • CA9611488482

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This WN-PR-E.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-E.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WN-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years WN-PR-E has always been profitable.
  • In the past 5 years WN-PR-E always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-E.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

  • WN-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (3.41%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 33.71%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 16.90%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN-PR-E is below the industry average of 11.23%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (16.90%) for WN-PR-E 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-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-E.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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 1.57%, WN-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • WN-PR-E has a better Operating Margin (8.20%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-E has a Gross Margin of 32.51%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-E.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-E.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN-PR-E is creating value.
  • WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-E has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-E.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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.03 indicates that WN-PR-E is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 3.03, WN-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as WN-PR-E would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WN-PR-E has a better Debt to FCF ratio (5.08) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.42, WN-PR-E is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 3.03
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC6.4%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-E.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-E has a Current Ratio of 1.10. 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 (1.10) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.65, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-E.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-E.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WN-PR-E shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.97%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.29% on average per year.
  • WN-PR-E shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 83.69%.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.35% on average over the past years.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.73% on average over the next years.
  • WN-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.90% yearly.
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
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.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.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-E.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.80.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WN-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.18 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/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.68. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.8
Fwd PE 4.18
WN-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • WN-PR-E's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.11
EV/EBITDA 2.24
WN-PR-E.CA Per share dataWN-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WN-PR-E's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • WN-PR-E has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%

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5. WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, WN-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.39.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WN-PR-E pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-E decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-E.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

  • WN-PR-E pays out 27.30% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.3%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-E.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-E.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WN-PR-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-E (4/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

21.4

+0.03 (+0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.12B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts81.25
Price Target23.39 (9.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.8
Fwd PE 4.18
P/S 0.07
P/FCF 2.11
P/OCF 1.3
P/B 1.54
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.24
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY20.84%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY23.92%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY47.42%
OCF(TTM)16.5
OCFY77.1%
SpS298.19
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number37.36
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 3.03
F-Score7
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC2.64
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 Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
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 Year42.1%
EBIT Next 3Y9.19%
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 4 3/4 PERP / WN-PR-E.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-E.CA.


What is the valuation status for WN-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 4.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


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 5 / 10.