WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WPM • CA9628791027
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This WPM.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WPM.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WPM was profitable.
- In the past year WPM had a positive cash flow from operations.
- WPM had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WPM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WPM has a better Return On Assets (16.13%) than 95.40% of its industry peers.
- WPM has a better Return On Equity (16.93%) than 93.66% of its industry peers.
- WPM has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.88%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WPM outperforms 96.27% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for WPM is below the industry average of 12.70%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (9.76%) for WPM is below the current ROIC(14.88%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROIC | 14.88% |
1.3 Margins
- WPM has a Profit Margin of 63.58%. This is amongst the best in the industry. WPM outperforms 99.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of WPM has grown nicely.
- WPM's Operating Margin of 68.33% is amongst the best of the industry. WPM outperforms 99.50% of its industry peers.
- WPM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 72.22%, WPM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.26% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WPM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 68.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 63.58% | ||
| GM | 72.22% |
2. WPM.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), WPM is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for WPM remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WPM has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WPM is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WPM has an Altman-Z score of 77.24. This indicates that WPM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- WPM's Altman-Z score of 77.24 is amongst the best of the industry. WPM outperforms 87.56% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of WPM is 0.01, which is an excellent value as it means it would take WPM, only 0.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- WPM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. WPM outperforms 97.76% of its industry peers.
- WPM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- WPM has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | 77.24 |
2.3 Liquidity
- WPM has a Current Ratio of 7.78. This indicates that WPM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WPM has a Current ratio of 7.78. This is in the better half of the industry: WPM outperforms 79.35% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 7.78 indicates that WPM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WPM (7.78) is better than 79.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 |
3. WPM.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- WPM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 105.93%, which is quite impressive.
- Measured over the past years, WPM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.35% on average per year.
- WPM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 80.18%.
- Measured over the past years, WPM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.12% on average per year.
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, WPM will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.08% on average per year.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. WPM.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 40.85, which means the current valuation is very expensive for WPM.
- 87.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than WPM, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- WPM is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.61, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.02, WPM can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, WPM is valued cheaper than 87.19% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.79. WPM is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.02 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WPM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. WPM is cheaper than 89.68% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WPM indicates a rather cheap valuation: WPM is cheaper than 90.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 99.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.44 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- WPM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- WPM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
5. WPM.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WPM has a yearly dividend return of 0.46%, which is pretty low.
- WPM's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.49. WPM pays more dividend than 95.77% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.46, WPM pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WPM grows each year by 11.87%, which is quite nice.
- WPM has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- WPM has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
5.3 Sustainability
- 20.14% of the earnings are spent on dividend by WPM. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of WPM is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
WPM.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WPM (3/25/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
169.53
+3.55 (+2.14%)
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.46% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.85 | ||
| Fwd PE | 28.02 | ||
| P/S | 24.19 | ||
| P/FCF | 99.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 29.39 | ||
| P/B | 6.44 | ||
| P/tB | 6.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.44 |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 16.13% | ||
| ROE | 16.93% | ||
| ROCE | 17.63% | ||
| ROIC | 14.88% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.08% | ||
| OM | 68.33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 63.58% | ||
| GM | 72.22% | ||
| FCFM | 24.35% |
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 439.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 57.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 3686.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.96% | ||
| Profit Quality | 38.3% | ||
| Current Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 7.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 77.24 |
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP / WPM.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WPM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 8 / 10 to WPM.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP?
WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM.CA) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM.CA) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM.CA) is 40.85 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 6.44.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WPM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WHEATON PRECIOUS METALS CORP (WPM.CA) is expected to grow by 45.78% in the next year.