WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
94.68 CAD
+0.09 (+0.1%)
Taking everything into account, WN scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WN was compared to 17 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally WN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
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.
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.
WN has a better Return On Equity (23.74%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
WN has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.58%. This is in the better half of the industry: WN outperforms 61.11% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WN is in line with the industry average of 8.37%.
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 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
WN has a Profit Margin of 2.32%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
WN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 8.02%, WN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for WN has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
WN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN has an Altman-Z score of 2.27. 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's Altman-Z score of 2.27 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
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: 66.67% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.18 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.27 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.57%
2.3 Liquidity
WN has a Current Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that WN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.74 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
WN has a Quick ratio of 0.74. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 14.06% 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 10.57% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.15% in the past 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
Based on estimates for the next years, WN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 8.75% on average per year.
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 22.02, WN is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as WN.
WN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.55, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.79, WN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WN indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: WN is cheaper than 61.11% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.17 |
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.
WN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)2.08
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.
WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.32. 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 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.65% |
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 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
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%
TSX:WN (12/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
94.68
+0.09 (+0.1%)
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 Cap36.15B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target106.61 (12.6%)
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)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.02 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.55 | ||
| P/S | 0.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.4 | ||
| P/B | 5.79 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.17 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY4.54%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY5.39%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY9.18%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY15.62%
SpS166.98
BVpS16.35
TBVpS-10.79
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)2.08
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
WACC6.57%
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)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 22.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.79.
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.