WESTON (GEORGE) LTD (WN.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WN - CA9611485090 - Common Stock
93.9 CAD
-0.64 (-0.68%)
WN gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 17 industry peers in the Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail industry. There are concerns on the financial health of WN while its profitability can be described as average. 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
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.
WN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
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 64.71% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WN (23.74%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
WN's Return On Invested Capital of 9.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WN outperforms 58.82% 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 8.35%.
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
WN has a Profit Margin (2.32%) which is in line with its industry peers.
WN's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN has a better Operating Margin (8.02%) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
WN's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
WN has a Gross Margin (33.06%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
WN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WN has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WN has an Altman-Z score of 2.26. 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.
The Altman-Z score of WN (2.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
WN has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.69. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as WN would need 6.69 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WN (6.69) is worse than 64.71% 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 76.47% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.18 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.26 |
ROIC/WACC1.48
WACC6.48%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.24 indicates that WN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WN has a Current ratio of 1.24. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WN outperforms 47.06% 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 in the lower half of the industry: WN underperforms 64.71% of 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
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.
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
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
WN is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 21.84.
WN's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WN is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.39, the valuation of WN can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WN is on the same level as its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.46, WN is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WN is cheaper than 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, WN is valued a bit cheaper than 64.71% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.13 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)1.37
PEG (5Y)2.07
EPS Next 2Y13.21%
EPS Next 3Y12.8%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WN has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.65%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.30, 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 2.00, 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 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 (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
93.9
-0.64 (-0.68%)
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 Cap35.85B
Revenue(TTM)63.75B
Net Income(TTM)1.48B
Analysts80
Price Target107.63 (14.62%)
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)1.14%
PT rev (3m)4.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.66%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.66%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.05%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.69%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.39 | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 6.35 | ||
| P/B | 5.74 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.13 |
EPS(TTM)4.3
EY4.58%
EPS(NY)5.11
Fwd EY5.44%
FCF(TTM)8.69
FCFY9.26%
OCF(TTM)14.79
OCFY15.75%
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 | 2.26 |
F-Score7
WACC6.48%
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 21.84 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.74.
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.