WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
94.3 CAD
-0.34 (-0.36%)
WN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 18 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 not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. WN also has an excellent dividend rating.
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.
Each year in the past 5 years WN has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years WN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.88%, WN is doing worse than 61.11% 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 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN (9.58%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
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 8.02%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
With a Profit Margin value of 2.32%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
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 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WN has grown nicely.
With a Gross Margin value of 33.06%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
WN's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
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.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.27 indicates that WN is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.27, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN is 6.69, which is on the high side as it means it would take WN, 6.69 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.69, WN is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
WN has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.18. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
WN has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.18) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of WN (1.24) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| 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 14.06%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.57% 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 4.15% 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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 8.75% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
WN is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.91% yearly.
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.93, WN is valued on the expensive side.
WN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.59), we can say WN is valued inline with the index average.
WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.47.
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 (23.80), we can say WN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WN is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.85 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
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.
WN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, WN is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.56, WN pays a better dividend. On top of this WN pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
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
WN pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
TSX:WN (12/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
94.3
-0.34 (-0.36%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners14.55%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners59.98%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.00B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target106.61 (13.05%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
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)3.2%
PT rev (3m)3.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.54%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)1.05%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.97%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.93 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.85 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.38 | ||
| P/B | 5.77 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.15 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY4.56%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY5.41%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY9.22%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY15.68%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)1.37
PEG (5Y)2.07
Graham Number39.77
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 2.27 |
F-Score7
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC1.48
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)14.06%
EPS 3Y13.75%
EPS 5Y10.57%
EPS Q2Q%15.13%
EPS Next Y16%
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
EPS Next 5Y8.75%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.15%
Revenue growth 3Y4.65%
Revenue growth 5Y4.22%
Sales Q2Q%4.62%
Revenue Next Year6.32%
Revenue Next 2Y4.38%
Revenue Next 3Y4.43%
Revenue Next 5Y3.91%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year54.03%
EBIT Next 3Y17.38%
EBIT Next 5Y8.29%
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 5 / 10 to WN.CA.
What is the valuation status of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) stock?
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.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for WN stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is 21.93 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.77.
What is the earnings growth outlook for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) is expected to grow by 16% in the next year.