GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.45 CAD
-0.05 (-0.22%)
Overall WN-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated WN-PR-E against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (2.88%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a Return On Equity of 23.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 8.34%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-E is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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-E has a Profit Margin of 2.32%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-E (8.02%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.06%, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 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
WN-PR-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WN-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-E is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.90, WN-PR-E is doing worse than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-E would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-E's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN-PR-E has a Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.44
WACC6.64%
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 has a Current ratio (1.24) which is in line with 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 better Quick ratio (0.74) 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-E shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -38.37%.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -5.27% on average per year.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.15%.
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)-38.37%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
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 1.89% 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 3.91% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y1.89%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
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 accelerating.
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 5.22 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
WN-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.41.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.49, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 35.40. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-E is cheaper than 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.52 |
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
WN-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.55, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| 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 been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (12/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.45
-0.05 (-0.22%)
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 Cap8.57B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target25.88 (15.28%)
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 Years4
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)-6.5%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.37 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.52 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.15%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY22.26%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY38.72%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY65.86%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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 | 1.9 |
F-Score7
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC1.44
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 5Y1.89%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
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 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
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 4 3/4 PERP / WN-PR-E.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-E stock?
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How profitable is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?
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 5.22 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.37.
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.