WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WN • CA9611485090
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96.39 CAD
-0.76 (-0.78%)
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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.
1. WN.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WN was profitable.
- WN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- WN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- WN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of WN (3.41%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WN's Return On Equity of 33.71% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of WN (16.90%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN is below the industry average of 11.23%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.39%) for WN is below the current ROIC(16.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- WN's Profit Margin of 1.57% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 68.75% of its industry peers.
- 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 the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN has grown nicely.
- WN has a Gross Margin of 32.51%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- WN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WN has less shares outstanding
- WN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 5.08. This is a neutral value as WN would need 5.08 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (5.08) is worse than 62.50% 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.
- WN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.42) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC2.55
WACC6.64%
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.
- The Current ratio of WN (1.10) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
- WN has a Quick Ratio of 1.10. This is a bad value and indicates that WN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.65, WN is not doing good in the industry: 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. WN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.97% over the past year.
- Measured over the past years, WN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.29% on average per year.
- The Revenue has grown by 83.69% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- Measured over the past years, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.35% on average per year.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.90% on average per year.
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.
4. WN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.61.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, WN is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.50), we can say WN is valued slightly cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.02 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WN.
- WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- WN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.62, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 62.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The decent profitability rating of WN may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)1.51
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
5. WN.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.23%, WN has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.07, WN pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, WN is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WN decreases each year by -12.28%.
- 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)-12.28%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WN (4/22/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
96.39
-0.76 (-0.78%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-12 2026-05-12
Inst Owners14.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners60.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.47B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts81.25
Price Target117.01 (21.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.23% |
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.297933)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.61 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.02 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.82 | ||
| P/B | 6.91 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.67 |
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY5.26%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY10.56%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY17.17%
SpS299.06
BVpS13.95
TBVpS-12.83
PEG (NY)1.59
PEG (5Y)1.51
Graham Number37.4192 (-61.18%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.64%
ROIC/WACC2.55
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 5 / 10 to WN.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 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%.