WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
95.37 CAD
-0.74 (-0.77%)
WN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 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 has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally WN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- WN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years WN has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years WN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WN's Return On Assets of 2.88% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
- WN has a better Return On Equity (23.74%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.58%, WN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.75%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.07%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN 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 (2.32%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.02%, WN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% 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 33.06%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, WN has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for WN is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.27 indicates that WN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- WN has a Altman-Z score of 2.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WN is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WN's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the high side and indicates that WN has dependencies on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WN (3.18) is worse than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.33
WACC7.18%
2.3 Liquidity
- WN has a Current Ratio of 1.24. 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 (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.
- The Quick ratio of WN (0.74) is worse 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 shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 14.06%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, WN shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.57% on average per year.
- WN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.15%.
- WN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
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.
- Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.42% on average per year.
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
- WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.18.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.47. WN is around the same levels.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.68, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
- WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.26.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.68 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- WN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WN's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- WN has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)2.1
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- WN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.48%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.13, WN pays a better dividend. On top of this WN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WN pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.48% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WN decreases each year by -13.94%.
- 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)-13.94%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
- WN pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
TSX:WN (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
95.37
-0.74 (-0.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)11-14 2025-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.41B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target107.63 (12.86%)
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 Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
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)0.96%
PT rev (3m)4.18%
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 | 22.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.68 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.45 | ||
| P/B | 5.83 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.24 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY4.51%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY9.12%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY15.5%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)1.39
PEG (5Y)2.1
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 | 2.27 |
F-Score7
WACC7.18%
ROIC/WACC1.33
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%
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD / WN.CA 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.
What is the profitability of WN stock?
WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is 22.18 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.83.
How sustainable is the dividend of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?
The dividend rating of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is 8 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 32.79%.