WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
86.73 CAD
-0.77 (-0.88%)
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. WN has a medium profitability rating, but doesn't score so well on its financial health evaluation. WN is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
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.
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
WN's Return On Assets of 1.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
WN has a Return On Equity (16.34%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN (9.62%) is comparable to the rest of the 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 8.70%.
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 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has grown nicely.
WN has a Operating Margin of 8.16%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 32.98%, WN is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 8.16% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN 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's Altman-Z score of 2.21 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN is 6.19, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN, 6.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (6.19) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
WN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.21 |
ROIC/WACC1.45
WACC6.62%
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 of 1.24. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WN have decreased strongly by -54.96% in the last year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 1.77% on average over the next years.
WN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.78% yearly.
EPS Next Y-17.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.77%
Revenue Next Year7.06%
Revenue Next 2Y4.45%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5Y3.78%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 21.05 indicates a rather expensive valuation of WN.
WN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.27. WN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.29, WN is valued on the expensive side.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: WN is more expensive than 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.77. WN is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 |
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.
WN's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| 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-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.35%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.54. WN pays more dividend than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.35, WN pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
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-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
TSX:WN (9/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
86.73
-0.77 (-0.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.61%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.36%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap33.28B
Analysts80
Price Target103.31 (19.12%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.35% |
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)-66.48%
PT rev (3m)-65.4%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-66.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-67.31%
EPS NY rev (1m)-67.86%
EPS NY rev (3m)-67.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.55%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.53%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.53 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.63 | ||
| P/B | 5.33 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.69 |
EPS(TTM)4.12
EY4.75%
EPS(NY)5.02
Fwd EY5.78%
FCF(TTM)9.35
FCFY10.78%
OCF(TTM)15.41
OCFY17.76%
SpS163.91
BVpS16.27
TBVpS-10.74
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-2.1%
ROICexcg 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
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC1.45
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-17.45%
EPS Next 2Y-4.63%
EPS Next 3Y0.11%
EPS Next 5Y1.77%
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 5Y3.78%
EBIT growth 1Y22.34%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y8.16%
FCF growth 1Y17.99%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y12.81%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%