GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN-PR-E - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611488482 - Currency: CAD
WN-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN-PR-E was profitable.
In the past year WN-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years WN-PR-E has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E's Return On Assets of 2.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a Return On Equity of 21.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 94.44% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (8.33%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.60%.
| 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-E (2.13%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 7.21%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
WN-PR-E has a Gross Margin of 33.02%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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-E is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that WN-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-E has a Altman-Z score of 1.74. This is amonst the worse of the industry: WN-PR-E underperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-E would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC5.24%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN-PR-E should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E's Current ratio of 1.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 66.67% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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-E shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 13.38%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.47%.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 4.96% 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 3.21% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 1.72 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.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.79, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 1.45, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Forward 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/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 21.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.45 |
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 94.44% 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 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of WN-PR-E may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)0.16
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.27%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.44, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.47, WN-PR-E's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-E is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
33.69% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-E. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
WN-PR-E's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (4/25/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.51
-0.04 (-0.19%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.99%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.13%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.65B
Analysts81.33
Price Target20.05 (-2.24%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
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)-14.27%
PT rev (3m)-11.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-1.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.35%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.22%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.58%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.45 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.42 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.94 |
EPS(TTM)11.95
EY58.26%
EPS(NY)14.17
Fwd EY69.07%
FCF(TTM)28.39
FCFY138.44%
OCF(TTM)46.92
OCFY228.79%
SpS476.66
BVpS48.29
TBVpS-31.88
PEG (NY)0.09
PEG (5Y)0.16
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
WACC5.24%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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)13.38%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%25.5%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y4.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%2.7%
Revenue Next Year5.99%
Revenue Next 2Y4.25%
Revenue Next 3Y3.96%
Revenue Next 5Y3.21%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year49.71%
EBIT Next 3Y11.36%
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%