GEORGE WESTON LTD - WNCN 4 3/4 PERP (WN-PR-E.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN-PR-E - CA9611488482
22.23 CAD
0 (0%)
WN-PR-E gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on WN-PR-E.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.88%, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
WN-PR-E's Return On Invested Capital of 9.58% is amongst the best of the industry. WN-PR-E outperforms 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 2.32%, WN-PR-E is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN-PR-E has grown nicely.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.02%, WN-PR-E belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
WN-PR-E's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 33.06%, WN-PR-E is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, WN-PR-E has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, WN-PR-E has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
The Altman-Z score of WN-PR-E (1.90) is worse than 72.22% of its industry peers.
WN-PR-E has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN-PR-E would need 6.69 years to pay back of 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.
WN-PR-E has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN-PR-E's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is in line compared 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
WACC7.09%
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 better Current ratio (1.24) 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.
WN-PR-E has a better Quick ratio (0.74) than 61.11% of its industry peers.
| 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 14.06%, 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, WN-PR-E shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
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 quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.23% yearly.
WN-PR-E is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.42% yearly.
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.
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 5.17, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
100.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN-PR-E, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
WN-PR-E is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.35 indicates a rather cheap valuation of WN-PR-E.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.04, WN-PR-E is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 5.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.35 |
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.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN-PR-E is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.44% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of WN-PR-E 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.13, 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 1.92.
| 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 (1/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
22.23
0 (0%)
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 Cap8.49B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target25.15 (13.14%)
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 | 5.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.35 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.5 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 3.51 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY19.34%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY22.97%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY39.1%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY66.51%
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
WACC7.09%
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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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%.