WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:WN - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA9611485090 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
Overall WN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WN against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. While WN is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. WN is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN was profitable.
WN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years WN has been profitable.
In the past 5 years WN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of WN (2.56%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN's Return On Equity of 21.07% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 76.47% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN (8.33%) 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 7.95%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% |
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 (2.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN's Operating Margin of 7.21% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN has a Gross Margin of 33.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 58.82% 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 | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% |
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.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, WN has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
WN has an Altman-Z score of 2.17. 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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 2.17, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.06% of the companies in the same industry.
WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (6.05) is worse than 70.59% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC6.47%
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 (1.24) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN's Quick ratio of 0.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 47.06% 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 12.72%, which is quite good.
WN shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.57% yearly.
Looking at the last year, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 2.36% 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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.28% on average per year.
WN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.13, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WN.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.15. WN is around the same levels.
WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.49.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.60, WN is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.49 |
4.2 Price Multiples
70.59% 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 ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.51 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
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.
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)2.09
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.33%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.51, WN pays a better dividend. On top of this WN pays more dividend than 82.35% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, WN's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WN grows each year by 7.20%, which is quite nice.
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)7.2%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
WN pays out 33.69% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of WN is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP33.69%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
TSX:WN (6/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
270.67
+1.49 (+0.55%)
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 Cap34.91B
Analysts81.33
Price Target298.57 (10.31%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
Yearly Dividend3.35
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.2%
DP33.69%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.26%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(2)0.34%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)0.07%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.86%
Max EPS beat(4)4.68%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-5.12%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-3.69%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-2.07%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.56%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.77%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.35%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.31%
Max Revenue beat(4)-2.62%
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
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)12.44%
PT rev (3m)19.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.13%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.13 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.49 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.51 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.76 | ||
| P/B | 5.59 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
EPS(TTM)12.23
EY4.52%
EPS(NY)15.48
Fwd EY5.72%
FCF(TTM)28.46
FCFY10.51%
OCF(TTM)47.03
OCFY17.38%
SpS477.73
BVpS48.4
TBVpS-31.95
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)2.09
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.56% | ||
| ROE | 21.07% | ||
| ROCE | 11.42% | ||
| ROIC | 8.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.41% | ||
| OM | 7.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.13% | ||
| GM | 33.02% | ||
| FCFM | 5.96% |
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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.2
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.81 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 91.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.89% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3.72 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 85.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | 279.09% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.17 |
F-Score6
WACC6.47%
ROIC/WACC1.29
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)12.72%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%12.17%
EPS Next Y18.55%
EPS Next 2Y13.8%
EPS Next 3Y3.57%
EPS Next 5Y5.28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)2.36%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%7.94%
Revenue Next Year6.09%
Revenue Next 2Y4.29%
Revenue Next 3Y3.98%
Revenue Next 5Y3.53%
EBIT growth 1Y-0.65%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year52.79%
EBIT Next 3Y20.57%
EBIT Next 5Y7.74%
FCF growth 1Y4.59%
FCF growth 3Y0.17%
FCF growth 5Y4.13%
OCF growth 1Y3.66%
OCF growth 3Y5.9%
OCF growth 5Y5.89%