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

TSX:WN-PR-E • CA9611488482

21.93 CAD
+0.07 (+0.32%)
Last: Mar 4, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, WN-PR-E scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-E was compared to 16 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are concerns on its financial health. WN-PR-E may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past year WN-PR-E had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • In the past 5 years WN-PR-E has always been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • WN-PR-E has a Return On Assets of 2.88%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN-PR-E outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
  • With an excellent Return On Equity value of 23.74%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.58%, WN-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.25% 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 8.50%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
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 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • WN-PR-E has a better Profit Margin (2.32%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 8.02%, WN-PR-E belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
  • WN-PR-E's Gross Margin of 33.06% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 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 8.02%
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%
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 10 20 30

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2. WN-PR-E.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WN-PR-E has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is 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.
WN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN-PR-E.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 1.90, WN-PR-E is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN-PR-E (6.69) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN-PR-E has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN-PR-E is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 1.9
ROIC/WACC1.52
WACC6.29%
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 5B 10B 15B

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 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN-PR-E may have some problems paying 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 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
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 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN-PR-E.CA Growth Analysis

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.
  • WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.15%.
  • 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)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

  • WN-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.90% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN-PR-E will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue Next Year6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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 decreasing.
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

  • WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply with a Price/Earnings ratio of 5.10.
  • WN-PR-E's Price/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's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.74.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.30, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
  • 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 24.82. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.1
Fwd PE 4.3
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

  • WN-PR-E's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WN-PR-E is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.51
EV/EBITDA 3.49
WN-PR-E.CA Per share dataWN-PR-E.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

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.
  • WN-PR-E's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%

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5. WN-PR-E.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, WN-PR-E is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.37, WN-PR-E pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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
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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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%
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 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 (3/4/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

21.93

+0.07 (+0.32%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14
Earnings (Next)03-04
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.32B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target23.39 (6.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
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)-4.75%
PT rev (3m)-9.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5.1
Fwd PE 4.3
P/S 0.13
P/FCF 2.51
P/OCF 1.47
P/B 1.33
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 3.49
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.61%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY23.28%
FCF(TTM)8.75
FCFY39.88%
OCF(TTM)14.87
OCFY67.83%
SpS167.99
BVpS16.45
TBVpS-10.86
PEG (NY)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.48
Graham Number39.89
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.29%
ROIC/WACC1.52
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 5Y7.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.1%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.45%
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?

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


What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) 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.


How profitable is GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?

GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.


What is the financial health of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?

The financial health rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 3 / 10.


How sustainable is the dividend of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.79%.