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
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to WN-PR-E. WN-PR-E was compared to 19 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E has a great profitability rating, there are quite some 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.
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.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E has a Return On Assets (1.23%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 9.18%, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 8.99% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 68.42% 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 8.58%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.89%) for WN-PR-E is below the current ROIC(8.99%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.23% | ||
| ROE | 9.18% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% |
ROA(3y)2.48%
ROA(5y)1.95%
ROE(3y)17.96%
ROE(5y)13.65%
ROIC(3y)8.89%
ROIC(5y)7.65%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 1.00%, WN-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.89% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-E (7.41%) is better than 89.47% 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 33.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1% | ||
| GM | 33.09% |
OM growth 3Y11.68%
OM growth 5Y6.76%
PM growth 3Y13.99%
PM growth 5Y17.92%
GM growth 3Y1.4%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
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.
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
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.79, we must say that WN-PR-E is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
WN-PR-E's Altman-Z score of 1.79 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E is outperformed by 84.21% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E is 6.09, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-E, 6.09 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
WN-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.09. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 57.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.71 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WN-PR-E (2.71) is worse than 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC1.69
WACC5.32%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.24, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.75 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN-PR-E has a better Quick ratio (0.75) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 6.50%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.00% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.76% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.5%
EPS 3Y15.39%
EPS 5Y9%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.51%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.24% 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 3.52% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.52%
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.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 1.85, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued 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 29.63.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.48.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.68, WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
89.47% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.77 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN-PR-E's earnings are expected to grow with 13.96% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)0.21
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.50%, WN-PR-E has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.55.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.27.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WN-PR-E grows each year by 8.75%, which is quite nice.
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)8.75%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-E pays out 73.57% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
WN-PR-E's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP73.57%
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (2/20/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
20.95
-0.09 (-0.43%)
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 Cap2.72B
Analysts82.67
Price Target23.57 (12.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% |
Yearly Dividend3.08
Dividend Growth(5Y)8.75%
DP73.57%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.91%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)4.68%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-3.64%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.49%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.25%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.57%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.83%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.4%
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)3.44%
PT rev (3m)4.59%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.63%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.39%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.48 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.77 |
EPS(TTM)11.31
EY53.99%
EPS(NY)14.16
Fwd EY67.59%
FCF(TTM)26.96
FCFY128.71%
OCF(TTM)45.37
OCFY216.56%
SpS471.58
BVpS51.43
TBVpS-32.46
PEG (NY)0.12
PEG (5Y)0.21
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.23% | ||
| ROE | 9.18% | ||
| ROCE | 12.04% | ||
| ROIC | 8.99% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.72% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14% | ||
| OM | 7.41% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1% | ||
| GM | 33.09% | ||
| FCFM | 5.72% |
ROA(3y)2.48%
ROA(5y)1.95%
ROE(3y)17.96%
ROE(5y)13.65%
ROIC(3y)8.89%
ROIC(5y)7.65%
ROICexc(3y)9.69%
ROICexc(5y)8.29%
ROICexgc(3y)14.13%
ROICexgc(5y)12.18%
ROCE(3y)11.85%
ROCE(5y)10.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y14.98%
ROICexcg growth 5Y8.13%
ROICexc growth 3Y16.05%
ROICexc growth 5Y10.4%
OM growth 3Y11.68%
OM growth 5Y6.76%
PM growth 3Y13.99%
PM growth 5Y17.92%
GM growth 3Y1.4%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.71 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.09 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.53 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.88% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 82.51% | ||
| Profit Quality | 570.96% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.75 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score7
WACC5.32%
ROIC/WACC1.69
Cap/Depr(3y)77.11%
Cap/Depr(5y)72.83%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.31%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.19%
Profit Quality(3y)448.79%
Profit Quality(5y)657.51%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)6.5%
EPS 3Y15.39%
EPS 5Y9%
EPS Q2Q%6.25%
EPS Next Y15.74%
EPS Next 2Y15.9%
EPS Next 3Y13.96%
EPS Next 5Y5.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.76%
Revenue growth 3Y3.2%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%1.51%
Revenue Next Year2.48%
Revenue Next 2Y3.41%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y3.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-2.43%
EBIT growth 3Y15.25%
EBIT growth 5Y11.42%
EBIT Next Year53.76%
EBIT Next 3Y17.36%
EBIT Next 5Y8.55%
FCF growth 1Y15.78%
FCF growth 3Y-3.7%
FCF growth 5Y25.52%
OCF growth 1Y27.94%
OCF growth 3Y1.95%
OCF growth 5Y16.56%