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

TSX:WN • CA9611485090

Current stock price

98.03 CAD
+1.09 (+1.12%)
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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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • The Return On Assets of WN (1.97%) is worse than 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WN (19.43%) is better than 64.71% of its industry peers.
  • WN has a Return On Invested Capital (9.41%) 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 8.54%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.41%) for WN is above the 3 year average (8.38%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.97%
ROE 19.43%
ROIC 9.41%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
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 1.59%, WN is doing worse than 64.71% 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.
  • With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.01%, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WN has a Gross Margin (32.04%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 8.01%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 32.04%
OM growth 3Y-2.02%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
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

  • 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 has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • 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 Altman-Z score of 2.21. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • WN has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.08) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that WN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • The Debt to Equity ratio of WN (3.42) is worse than 82.35% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 2.21
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC6.7%
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.
  • With a Current ratio value of 1.10, WN is not doing good in the industry: 70.59% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • 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.
  • WN's Quick ratio of 0.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 64.71% of its industry peers.
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.
  • Looking at the last year, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.71% in the last year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.35% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.97%
EPS 3Y10.75%
EPS 5Y14.29%
EPS Q2Q%15.24%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
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 6.94% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.42% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.62%
EPS Next 2Y11.03%
EPS Next 3Y7.77%
EPS Next 5Y6.94%
Revenue Next Year1.36%
Revenue Next 2Y2.36%
Revenue Next 3Y2.65%
Revenue Next 5Y2.42%

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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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

  • WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.98.
  • WN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • WN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.42.
  • WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.34.
  • WN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • WN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.98
Fwd PE 19.34
WN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWN.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.63
EV/EBITDA 7.3
WN.CA Per share dataWN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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)1.61
PEG (5Y)1.54
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 1.23%. 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 1.01.
  • WN's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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

  • WN pays out 47.37% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
DP47.37%
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

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WN.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WESTON (GEORGE) LTD

TSX:WN (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

98.03

+1.09 (+1.12%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-12
Inst Owners14.86%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners60.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.10B
Revenue(TTM)64.51B
Net Income(TTM)1.03B
Analysts81.25
Price Target117.01 (19.36%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.23%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP47.37%
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 21.98
Fwd PE 19.34
P/S 0.58
P/FCF 9.63
P/OCF 5.92
P/B 7.03
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.3
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY4.55%
EPS(NY)5.07
Fwd EY5.17%
FCF(TTM)10.18
FCFY10.38%
OCF(TTM)16.55
OCFY16.88%
SpS170.48
BVpS13.95
TBVpS-12.83
PEG (NY)1.61
PEG (5Y)1.54
Graham Number37.4192 (-61.83%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 1.97%
ROE 19.43%
ROCE 13.63%
ROIC 9.41%
ROICexc 9.8%
ROICexgc 13.57%
OM 8.01%
PM (TTM) 1.59%
GM 32.04%
FCFM 5.97%
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)2.39%
ROE(3y)20.97%
ROE(5y)18.87%
ROIC(3y)8.38%
ROIC(5y)8.25%
ROICexc(3y)8.92%
ROICexc(5y)8.88%
ROICexgc(3y)12.52%
ROICexgc(5y)12.68%
ROCE(3y)12.3%
ROCE(5y)12.12%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-0.02%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.58%
ROICexc growth 3Y1.76%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.05%
OM growth 3Y-2.02%
OM growth 5Y8.45%
PM growth 3Y-20%
PM growth 5Y-1.09%
GM growth 3Y-0.51%
GM growth 5Y0.43%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.24
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Debt/EBITDA 2.39
Cap/Depr 101.3%
Cap/Sales 3.74%
Interest Coverage 4.15
Cash Conversion 82.95%
Profit Quality 375.34%
Current Ratio 1.1
Quick Ratio 0.65
Altman-Z 2.21
F-Score6
WACC6.7%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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 5Y6.94%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.71%
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 5Y2.42%
EBIT growth 1Y16.31%
EBIT growth 3Y2.08%
EBIT growth 5Y12.08%
EBIT Next Year36.63%
EBIT Next 3Y9.52%
EBIT Next 5Y5.95%
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 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 47.37%.