WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WN • CA9611485090

Current stock price

96.25 CAD
+0.46 (+0.48%)
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This WN.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.CA Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • WN had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year WN had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN has been profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years WN had a positive operating cash flow.
WN.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWN.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

  • With a Return On Assets value of 3.41%, WN is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 33.71%, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN's Return On Invested Capital of 16.90% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN is below the industry average of 11.78%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.39%) for WN 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.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN.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 is doing worse than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.20%, WN is in line with its industry, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of WN (32.51%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN'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.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWN.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.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN is creating value.
  • WN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WN has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 1 year ago, WN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
WN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M
WN.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWN.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 has an Altman-Z score of 3.39. This indicates that WN is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.39, WN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN is 5.08, which is a neutral value as it means it would take WN, 5.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (5.08) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that WN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.42, WN is doing worse than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 3.39
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC6.54%
WN.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWN.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

  • WN has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that WN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • WN has a Current ratio of 1.10. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.65, WN is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
WN.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWN.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.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.97% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
  • WN shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 83.69%.
  • WN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.35% yearly.
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

  • WN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.73% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.90% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
WN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWN.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 20B 40B 60B 80B
WN.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWN.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.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 21.58, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.87, WN is valued a bit cheaper.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.99, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 60.00% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
  • WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 38.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.58
Fwd PE 18.99
WN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.46
EV/EBITDA 4.66
WN.CA Per share dataWN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%

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5. WN.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • WN's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.11.
  • Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WN is paying slightly less dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.19%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • WN has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • WN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
WN.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWN.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. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP27.3%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
WN.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWN.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.CA Dividend Payout.WN.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.WN.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

WN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTON (GEORGE) LTD

TSX:WN (4/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

96.25

+0.46 (+0.48%)

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 Cap36.42B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts81.25
Price Target117.01 (21.57%)
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 Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
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)7.83%
PT rev (3m)8.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.58
Fwd PE 18.99
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 9.46
P/OCF 5.82
P/B 6.9
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.66
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY5.27%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY10.57%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY17.19%
SpS299.06
BVpS13.95
TBVpS-12.83
PEG (NY)1.58
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number37.4192 (-61.12%)
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 3.39
F-Score7
WACC6.54%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
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 Year36.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.52%
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%

WESTON (GEORGE) LTD / WN.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WN stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WN.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?

WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WN stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is expected to grow by 13.62% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?

The dividend rating of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 27.3%.