GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.5 CAD
+0.4 (+1.81%)
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 has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting 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.
WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN-PR-E's Return On Assets of 2.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 61.11% 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.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-E (9.58%) is better than 83.33% 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 8.07%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN-PR-E is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 2.32% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-E has a better Operating Margin (8.02%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of WN-PR-E (33.06%) is better than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.02% | ||
| 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-E is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.90 indicates that WN-PR-E is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN-PR-E has a Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN-PR-E underperforms 72.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN-PR-E, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.69, WN-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
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 of 3.18. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.55%
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.
The Quick ratio of WN-PR-E (0.74) is better than 61.11% 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 growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.75% 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 Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same 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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 5.23, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.59. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.41.
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 24.03. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
94.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
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 an outstanding 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 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, 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 2.17.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.88, 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
32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-E. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.5
+0.4 (+1.81%)
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 Cap8.59B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price TargetN/A
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)-8.46%
PT rev (3m)-6%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.59 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.52 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.53 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.11%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY22.69%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY38.64%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY65.71%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)0.49
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
WACC6.55%
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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
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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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 5.23 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.38.
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.