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

TSX:WN • CA9611485090

96.55 CAD
+0.85 (+0.89%)
Last: Mar 10, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall WN gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WN against 16 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 has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. WN also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years WN 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2B 4B 6B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of WN (2.88%) is worse than 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WN (23.74%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • WN has a Return On Invested Capital (9.58%) which is in line with 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 9.39%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (8.75%) for WN is below the current ROIC(9.58%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
WN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWN.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

  • With a Profit Margin value of 2.32%, WN perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
  • WN has a better Operating Margin (8.02%) than 62.50% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WN has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
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 10 20 30

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2. WN.CA Health Analysis

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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WN. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWN.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 10B 20B 30B 40B 50B

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.
  • WN has a Altman-Z score of 2.27. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 50.00% 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.
  • WN has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
  • 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 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 3.18
Debt/FCF 6.69
Altman-Z 2.27
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC6.57%
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 5B 10B 15B

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.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, WN is doing worse than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.24
Quick Ratio 0.74
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 5B 10B 15B

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3. WN.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WN shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 11.43%, which is quite good.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 14.19% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)11.43%
EPS 3Y10.57%
EPS 5Y14.19%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.34%

3.2 Future

  • WN is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 7.83% 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 Y15.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%

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.
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 21.75, 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 26.25. WN is around the same levels.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.86, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
  • WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 24.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.75
Fwd PE 18.86
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 75.00% 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 62.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 11.04
EV/EBITDA 7.19
WN.CA Per share dataWN.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WN's 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)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.53
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%

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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.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.38, WN pays a better dividend. On top of this WN pays more dividend than 93.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, WN pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
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 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • WN pays out 32.79% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
DP32.79%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
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 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 (3/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

96.55

+0.85 (+0.89%)

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 Cap36.64B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target108.51 (12.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.51%
Yearly Dividend1.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-13.94%
DP32.79%
Div Incr Years13
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-DateN/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.32%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.64%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.18%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.02%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 21.75
Fwd PE 18.86
P/S 0.57
P/FCF 11.04
P/OCF 6.49
P/B 5.87
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 7.19
EPS(TTM)4.44
EY4.6%
EPS(NY)5.12
Fwd EY5.3%
FCF(TTM)8.75
FCFY9.06%
OCF(TTM)14.87
OCFY15.41%
SpS167.99
BVpS16.45
TBVpS-10.86
PEG (NY)1.42
PEG (5Y)1.53
Graham Number40.54
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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)11.43%
EPS 3Y10.57%
EPS 5Y14.19%
EPS Q2Q%13.22%
EPS Next Y15.33%
EPS Next 2Y13.48%
EPS Next 3Y8.47%
EPS Next 5Y7.83%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%7.34%
Revenue Next Year2.49%
Revenue Next 2Y3.53%
Revenue Next 3Y3.34%
Revenue Next 5Y2.9%
EBIT growth 1Y12.63%
EBIT growth 3Y2.77%
EBIT growth 5Y8.24%
EBIT Next Year53.7%
EBIT Next 3Y17.45%
EBIT Next 5Y7.63%
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 4 / 10 to WN.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for WESTON (GEORGE) LTD?

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.


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 21.75 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.87.


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 32.79%.