GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WN-PR-E • CA9611488482

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This WN-PR-E.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. WN-PR-E.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WN-PR-E had positive earnings in the past year.
  • WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • WN-PR-E had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-E has a better Return On Assets (3.41%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.71%, WN-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-E (16.90%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.39%. This is below the industry average of 11.23%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.39%) for WN-PR-E is below the current ROIC(16.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.41%
ROE 33.71%
ROIC 16.9%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.39%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN-PR-E.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 1.57%, WN-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has remained more or less at the same level.
  • WN-PR-E's Operating Margin of 8.20% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 87.50% 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 (32.51%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.2%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 32.51%
OM growth 3Y-1.99%
OM growth 5Y8.47%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10 20 30

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2. WN-PR-E.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN-PR-E is creating 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.
  • WN-PR-E has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • WN-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 3.03. This indicates that WN-PR-E is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 3.03, WN-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WN-PR-E, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • WN-PR-E has a Debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • WN-PR-E has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.42) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 3.03
ROIC/WACC2.64
WACC6.41%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN-PR-E.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.10 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 1.10, WN-PR-E is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Quick ratio value of 0.65, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN-PR-E.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.97% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.29% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 83.69% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
  • Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.35% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.73% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%

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.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN-PR-E.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2 4 6

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4. WN-PR-E.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 4.80, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
  • 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 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.78, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
  • WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.18.
  • WN-PR-E's Price/Forward 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 is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.54, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.8
Fwd PE 4.18
WN-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN-PR-E.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 100.00% 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.11
EV/EBITDA 2.24
WN-PR-E.CA Per share dataWN-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

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.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%

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5. WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WN-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.31, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, WN-PR-E is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN-PR-E decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • 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 past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 27.30% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN-PR-E. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.3%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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WN-PR-E.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP

TSX:WN-PR-E (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners14.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners60.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.10B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts81.25
Price Target24.46 (14.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date03-13
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-2.85%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.47%
Max EPS beat(2)0.76%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-6.5%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.76%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.21%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-5.58%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.39%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.11%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.96%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-7.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-3.27%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 4.8
Fwd PE 4.18
P/S 0.07
P/FCF 2.11
P/OCF 1.3
P/B 1.54
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.24
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY20.84%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY23.92%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY47.42%
OCF(TTM)16.5
OCFY77.1%
SpS298.19
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number37.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.41%
ROE 33.71%
ROCE 24.47%
ROIC 16.9%
ROICexc 17.59%
ROICexgc 24.37%
OM 8.2%
PM (TTM) 1.57%
GM 32.51%
FCFM 3.4%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.39%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.92%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)12.53%
ROICexgc(5y)12.69%
ROCE(3y)12.31%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y0.01%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.6%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.79%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.07%
OM growth 3Y-1.99%
OM growth 5Y8.47%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover2.17
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Debt/EBITDA 1.55
Cap/Depr 101.3%
Cap/Sales 2.13%
Interest Coverage 7.45
Cash Conversion 53.7%
Profit Quality 216.35%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 3.03
F-Score7
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC2.64
Cap/Depr(3y)95.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)84.87%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.84%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.51%
Profit Quality(3y)296.33%
Profit Quality(5y)400.16%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
EPS Next Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y108.87%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y12.11%
EBIT Next Year42.1%
EBIT Next 3Y9.19%
EBIT Next 5Y5.71%
FCF growth 1Y4.93%
FCF growth 3Y8.87%
FCF growth 5Y-0.4%
OCF growth 1Y3.25%
OCF growth 3Y8.69%
OCF growth 5Y2.55%

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP / WN-PR-E.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WN-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to WN-PR-E.CA.


What is the valuation status for WN-PR-E stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 9 / 10 to GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 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 4.8 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.54.


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 5 / 10.