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

TSX:WN • CA9611485090

95.87 CAD
+2.13 (+2.27%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, WN scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN was compared to 16 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. WN also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • In the past 5 years WN has always been profitable.
  • WN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.88%, WN is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Equity value of 23.74%, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 9.58%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 56.25% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) for WN is above the 3 year average (8.75%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • WN has a Profit Margin of 2.32%. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • 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 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WN has a Gross Margin (33.06%) 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 8.02%
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%
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 10 20 30

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2. WN.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN is still creating some value.
  • WN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WN has less shares outstanding
  • WN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
WN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

2.2 Solvency

  • WN has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. This is not the best score and indicates that WN is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WN has a Altman-Z score (2.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • WN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 75.00% 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.
  • WN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 2.26
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.56%
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 5B 10B 15B

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 worse Current ratio (1.24) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • WN has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. 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 has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
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 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.43% over the past year.
  • WN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
  • WN shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 2.47%.
  • 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)11.43%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%

3.2 Future

  • WN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.90% yearly.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.10% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue Next Year6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
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 21.59, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
  • WN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.29, WN is valued at the same level.
  • WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.78.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.57), we can say WN is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.59
Fwd PE 18.78
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 the industry average as 68.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • 62.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WN, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.96
EV/EBITDA 7.09
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.
  • A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)2.04
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%

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5. WN.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • WN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.51%, which is a nice return.
  • WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.37. WN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
Div Incr Years13
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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 32.79% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WN. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
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 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 (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

95.87

+2.13 (+2.27%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)N/A
Inst Owners14.46%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.38B
Revenue(TTM)61.61B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target108.51 (13.18%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
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)0.81%
PT rev (3m)1.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.32%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.59
Fwd PE 18.78
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 10.96
P/OCF 6.45
P/B 5.83
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.09
EPS(TTM)4.44
EY4.63%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY5.33%
FCF(TTM)8.75
FCFY9.12%
OCF(TTM)14.87
OCFY15.52%
SpS167.99
BVpS16.45
TBVpS-10.86
PEG (NY)1.35
PEG (5Y)2.04
Graham Number40.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.26
F-Score7
WACC6.56%
ROIC/WACC1.46
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)11.43%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y7.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.47%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue Next Year6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y4.4%
Revenue Next 3Y4.46%
Revenue Next 5Y3.1%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.1%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.45%
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 4 / 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 21.59 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%.