WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WN • CA9611485090
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95.71 CAD
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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.
1. WN.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WN had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WN had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years WN had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- WN has a worse Return On Assets (3.41%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 33.71%, WN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.90%, WN is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN is below the industry average of 11.15%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (16.90%) for WN is above the 3 year average (8.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- WN has a worse Profit Margin (1.57%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Operating Margin of WN (8.20%) is better than 62.50% of its industry peers.
- WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 32.51%, WN perfoms like the industry average, 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 | 8.2% | ||
| 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%
2. WN.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so WN is creating 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
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.
- WN's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.42 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 87.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.39 |
ROIC/WACC2.56
WACC6.61%
2.3 Liquidity
- WN has a Current Ratio of 1.10. This is a normal value and indicates that WN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.10, WN is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.65 indicates that WN may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WN (0.65) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.65 |
3. WN.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 11.97% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.29% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
- 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.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.90% on average over the next years.
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.
4. WN.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.46, WN is valued on the expensive side.
- 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 25.23.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 18.70, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
- WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.28. WN is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 |
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 75.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
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.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.5
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y8.3%
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.
- WN's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 5.51% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WN decreases each year by -12.28%.
- WN has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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
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 Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WN (3/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
95.71
+0.43 (+0.45%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustryConsumer Staples Distribution & Retail
Earnings (Last)03-04 2026-03-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-04 2026-05-04
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.02%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap36.32B
Revenue(TTM)113.17B
Net Income(TTM)1.78B
Analysts80
Price Target108.51 (13.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 2026-03-13 (0.297933)
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.8 | ||
| P/B | 6.88 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 4.65 |
EPS(TTM)4.46
EY4.66%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY5.35%
FCF(TTM)10.15
FCFY10.6%
OCF(TTM)16.5
OCFY17.24%
SpS298.19
BVpS13.91
TBVpS-12.8
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)1.5
Graham Number37.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC2.56
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 21.46 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.88.
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%.