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

TSX:WN • CA9611485090

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95.85 CAD
-1.69 (-1.73%)
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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.
  • In the past 5 years WN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • WN's Return On Assets of 3.41% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 43.75% of its industry peers.
  • WN has a Return On Equity of 33.71%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.90%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.39%. This is below the industry average of 11.21%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.39%) for WN is below the current ROIC(16.90%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • With a Profit Margin value of 1.57%, WN is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
  • WN's Operating Margin of 8.20% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN has grown nicely.
  • WN has a Gross Margin (32.51%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • WN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
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

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WN is creating value.
  • WN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • WN has a Altman-Z score of 3.39. This is in the better half of the industry: WN outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • WN has a Debt to FCF ratio (5.08) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the high side and indicates that WN has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.42, WN is doing worse than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.42
Debt/FCF 5.08
Altman-Z 3.39
ROIC/WACC2.58
WACC6.54%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.10 indicates that WN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.10, WN is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 0.65, WN is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
  • 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!
  • 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)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 Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
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.
  • 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.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.49, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/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.
  • WN's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
  • WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.72.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as WN.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.67), we can say WN is valued inline with the index average.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.49
Fwd PE 18.72
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 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • WN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.45
EV/EBITDA 4.67
WN.CA Per share dataWN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 100 200

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%

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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 2.40. WN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, WN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of WN decreases each year by -12.28%.
  • 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)-12.28%
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 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
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 (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

95.85

-1.69 (-1.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.38B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts80
Price Target108.51 (13.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.26
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.28%
DP27.3%
Div Incr Years13
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.27%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.83%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.04%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.49
Fwd PE 18.72
P/S 0.32
P/FCF 9.45
P/OCF 5.81
P/B 6.89
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 4.67
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY4.65%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY5.34%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY10.59%
OCF(TTM)16.5
OCFY17.21%
SpS298.19
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number37.36
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC6.54%
ROIC/WACC2.58
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 Y14.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
EPS Next 5Y7.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)83.69%
Revenue growth 3Y4.18%
Revenue growth 5Y3.35%
Sales Q2Q%9.53%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y108.87%
EBIT growth 3Y2.11%
EBIT growth 5Y12.11%
EBIT Next Year42.1%
EBIT Next 3Y9.19%
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 3 / 10 to WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


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 21.49 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.89.


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 27.3%.