WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
94.64 CAD
-0.07 (-0.07%)
Overall WN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated WN 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. WN also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WN was profitable.
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
WN's Return On Assets of 2.88% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. WN is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
WN has a better Return On Equity (23.74%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of WN (9.58%) is better than 61.11% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for WN is in line with the industry average of 8.02%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.32%, WN is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WN has grown nicely.
WN's Operating Margin of 8.02% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 66.67% 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 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
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.
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
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (6.69) is worse than 61.11% 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.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 3.18, WN is doing worse than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
WN's Current ratio of 1.24 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
WN has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a bad value and indicates that WN is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
WN has a Quick ratio (0.74) which is in line with 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 14.06%, which is quite good.
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.
Looking at the last year, WN shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 4.15% in the last year.
WN shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.22% yearly.
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.91% on average over the next years.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 22.01, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WN.
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 26.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.54, WN is valued on the expensive side.
WN's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.52), we can say WN is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.54 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
WN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.17 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as WN's earnings are expected to grow with 12.80% in the coming years.
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.
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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, WN pays a better dividend.
| 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 (12/9/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
94.64
-0.07 (-0.07%)
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 Cap36.13B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target106.61 (12.65%)
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 | 22.01 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.54 | ||
| 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
FCFY9.19%
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
WACC6.49%
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 22.01 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.