WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
87.11 CAD
+0.05 (+0.06%)
Overall WN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WN against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WN while its profitability can be described as average. WN is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing. WN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WN had positive earnings in the past year.
WN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years WN has always been profitable.
WN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
WN has a Return On Assets (1.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 16.34%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.82% of the companies in the same industry.
WN has a Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN is in line with the industry average of 7.78%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.62%) for WN is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
WN has a worse Profit Margin (1.62%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has grown nicely.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.16%, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN has a Gross Margin (32.98%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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
WN has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.21 indicates that WN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WN has a better Altman-Z score (2.21) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.19. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN would need 6.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (6.19) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 3.18, WN is not doing good in the industry: 82.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.5
WACC6.4%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WN has a Current ratio (1.24) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
WN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.96%.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -5.27% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.21% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.22% on average per year.
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 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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.14, WN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
WN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.83, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.43.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 32.68.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WN.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WN has a very decent 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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, WN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.60. WN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, WN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WN decreases each year by -13.94%.
WN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
WN has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
46.37% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP46.37%
EPS Next 2Y-4.82%
EPS Next 3Y-0.42%
TSX:WN (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
87.11
+0.05 (+0.06%)
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 Cap33.35B
Revenue(TTM)62.89B
Net Income(TTM)1.02B
Analysts80
Price Target103.31 (18.6%)
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 Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-65.4%
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 | 21.14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.43 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.64 | ||
| P/B | 5.34 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY4.73%
EPS(NY)5
Fwd EY5.74%
FCF(TTM)9.37
FCFY10.75%
OCF(TTM)15.44
OCFY17.72%
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 | 2.21 |
F-Score5
WACC6.4%
ROIC/WACC1.5
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%
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD / WN.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WN stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WN.CA.
What is the valuation status of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WN stock?
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is 21.14 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.34.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is expected to decline by -18.42% in the next year.