GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.92 CAD
-0.08 (-0.35%)
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 some minor concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E is valued quite cheap, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
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.
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 1.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Return On Equity of 16.34% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN-PR-E (9.62%) is better than 82.35% 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 7.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-E is below the current ROIC(9.62%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.34% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% |
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 Profit Margin value of 1.62%, WN-PR-E perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN-PR-E's Operating Margin of 8.16% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 100.00% 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 32.98%, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% 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 | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.62% | ||
| GM | 32.98% |
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.
WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN-PR-E has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN-PR-E is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that WN-PR-E is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.89, WN-PR-E is doing worse than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-E would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
WN-PR-E's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-E has dependencies on debt 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 41.18% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACC1.49
WACC6.44%
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 of 1.24. This is in the better half of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 64.71% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN-PR-E is in the better half of 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
The earnings per share for WN-PR-E have decreased strongly by -54.96% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.21%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.22% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
3.2 Future
WN-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 2.09% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.12% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.56 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.59, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
94.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.53. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.59 |
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 94.12% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.5 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN-PR-E has an outstanding profitability rating, which 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.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.61.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| 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 46.37% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP
TSX:WN-PR-E (11/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.92
-0.08 (-0.35%)
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 Cap8.78B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target27.68 (20.77%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP46.37%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.14%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.38%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-5.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.9%
Max EPS beat(4)0.34%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-4.81%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-4.44%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.78%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.65%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.28%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-2.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.28%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.6%
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)4.2%
PT rev (3m)15.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-66.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-68.23%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.48 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.5 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY17.98%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY21.8%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY40.87%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY67.35%
SpS164.25
BVpS16.3
TBVpS-10.76
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.98% | ||
| ROE | 16.34% | ||
| ROCE | 13.19% | ||
| ROIC | 9.62% | ||
| ROICexc | 10.32% | ||
| ROICexgc | 14.33% | ||
| OM | 8.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 1.62% | ||
| GM | 32.98% | ||
| FCFM | 5.7% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.7% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 4.17 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 351.67% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
F-Score5
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC1.49
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)-54.96%
EPS 3Y-12.09%
EPS 5Y-5.27%
EPS Q2Q%4.44%
EPS Next Y-18.42%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
EPS Next 5Y2.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.21%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%5.19%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y4.12%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year51.55%
EBIT Next 3Y15.15%
EBIT Next 5Y8.51%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
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 5.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.41.
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.