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
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. WN-PR-E scores excellent on profitability, but there are 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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E has 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 2.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% 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 100.00% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.33%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN-PR-E is in line with the industry average of 7.95%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.13%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
WN-PR-E has a better Operating Margin (7.21%) than 88.24% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-E's Gross Margin of 33.02% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 82.35% 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.
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
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 82.35% 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 Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, WN-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.94% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-E is doing worse than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.58
WACC5.28%
2.3 Liquidity
WN-PR-E has a Current Ratio of 1.24. 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.
The Current ratio of WN-PR-E (1.24) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.74, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% 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 12.72%, which is quite good.
WN-PR-E shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.36% in the last year.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 5.28% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-E will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.53% on average per year.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
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 1.72, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.45. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 1.36 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN-PR-E indicates a rather cheap valuation: WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.90. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.36 |
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 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 0.74 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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 1.32%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.51, WN-PR-E has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.32, WN-PR-E pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN-PR-E is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 7.20%!
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
WN-PR-E pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN-PR-E is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. 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 (7/4/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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-0.15 (-0.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.71B
Analysts78.75
Price Target23.52 (12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
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)15.1%
PT rev (3m)4.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 1.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 1.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.04 | ||
| P/FCF | 0.74 | ||
| P/OCF | 0.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.43 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.95 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY58.24%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY73.7%
FCF(TTM)28.46
FCFY135.52%
OCF(TTM)47.03
OCFY223.95%
SpS477.73
BVpS48.4
TBVpS-31.95
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
WACC5.28%
ROIC/WACC1.58
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
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%