GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.31 CAD
-0.07 (-0.31%)
Taking everything into account, WN-PR-E scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN-PR-E was compared to 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 is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
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.
WN-PR-E had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years WN-PR-E had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.88%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of WN-PR-E (23.74%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) than 83.33% 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 8.07%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN-PR-E is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
The Profit Margin of WN-PR-E (2.32%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of WN-PR-E (8.02%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding
WN-PR-E has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN-PR-E has an Altman-Z score of 1.90. This is not the best score and indicates that WN-PR-E is in the grey zone with still 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.
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 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.9 |
ROIC/WACC1.35
WACC7.1%
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 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
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.06% over the past year.
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 4.15% in the last 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.23% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.23%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.42%
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.
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 5.19, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
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 27.25. WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.37, the valuation of WN-PR-E can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 100.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN-PR-E's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 23.98.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.37 |
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 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.52 |
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.
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)0.32
PEG (5Y)0.49
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN-PR-E has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.48%, which is a nice return.
WN-PR-E's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.13.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, WN-PR-E pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
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 (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.31
-0.07 (-0.31%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.52B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target25.15 (12.73%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
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)0.73%
PT rev (3m)-9.13%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.19 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.57 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.51 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.52 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.27%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY22.88%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY38.96%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY66.27%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)0.32
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
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACC1.35
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 5Y8.23%
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 5Y3.42%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y7.78%
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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What is the valuation status of GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) stock?
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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 4 / 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%.