Business Description
George Weston Ltd
NAICS : 445298
SIC : 6019
ISIN : CA9611488631
Share Class Description:
TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD: 5.2 % Cum Pfd Registered Shs Series -III-Total Employee Number:
220,000Description
George Weston is a holding company that controls majority stakes in retailer Loblaw and in Choice Properties, a real estate investment trust. Loblaw boasts the largest retail footprint across Canada with 2,500 food retail and pharmacy stores under banners such as Loblaw, No-Frills, Maxi, and Shoppers Drug Mart. Meanwhile, open-ended Choice Properties REIT owns and manages over 700 commercial and residential properties in Canada, generating roughly 60% of its gross rental revenue from its largest tenant Loblaw. Previously, George Weston sold its wholly owned bakery Weston Foods in 2022. The firm is controlled by the Weston family, which owns a 60% stake.
Financial Strength
4/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cash-To-Debt | 0.06 | |||||
Equity-to-Asset | 0.09 | |||||
Debt-to-Equity | 4.11 | |||||
Debt-to-EBITDA | 2.81 | |||||
Interest Coverage | 4.58 | |||||
Piotroski F-Score | 7/9 | |||||
Altman Z-Score | 2.31 | |||||
Beneish M-Score | -3.61 | |||||
WACC vs ROIC | ||||||
Growth Rank
5/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3-Year Revenue Growth Rate | 8.3 | |||||
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate | 4 | |||||
3-Year EPS without NRI Growth Rate | 1.7 | |||||
3-Year FCF Growth Rate | 12.4 | |||||
3-Year Book Growth Rate | -6.3 | |||||
Future 3-5Y EPS without NRI Growth Rate Estimate Industry Rank | 11.23 | |||||
Future 3-5Y Total Revenue Growth Rate Estimate | 3.49 |
Momentum Rank
9/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5-Day RSI | 46.46 | |||||
9-Day RSI | 49.78 | |||||
14-Day RSI | 51.6 | |||||
3-1 Month Momentum % | 1.84 | |||||
6-1 Month Momentum % | 0.81 | |||||
12-1 Month Momentum % | 2.24 |
Liquidity Ratio
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Current Ratio | 1.11 | |||||
Quick Ratio | 0.64 | |||||
Cash Ratio | 0.09 | |||||
Days Inventory | 53.81 | |||||
Days Sales Outstanding | 21.25 | |||||
Days Payable | 59.48 |
Dividend & Buy Back
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dividend Yield % | 5.4 | |||||
3-Year Dividend Growth Rate | 10.7 | |||||
Forward Dividend Yield % | 5.4 | |||||
5-Year Yield-on-Cost % | 8.98 | |||||
3-Year Average Share Buyback Ratio | 3.5 | |||||
Shareholder Yield % | 8.61 |
Profitability Rank
8/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Gross Margin % | 31.72 | |||||
Operating Margin % | 7.98 | |||||
Net Margin % | 1.8 | |||||
EBITDA Margin % | 11 | |||||
ROE % | 21.35 | |||||
ROA % | 2.26 | |||||
ROIC % | 7.99 | |||||
3-Year ROIIC % | -5.32 | |||||
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) % | 22.55 | |||||
ROCE % | 12.33 | |||||
Years of Profitability over Past 10-Year | 10 | |||||
Moat Score | 6 | |||||
Tariff Resilience Score | 7 |
GF Value Rank
6/10
| Name | Current | Vs Industry | Vs History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PE Ratio | 36.47 | |||||
Forward PE Ratio | 17.32 | |||||
PE Ratio without NRI | 31.82 | |||||
Shiller PE Ratio | 43.03 | |||||
Price-to-Owner-Earnings | 14.59 | |||||
PEG Ratio | 3.66 | |||||
PS Ratio | 0.62 | |||||
PB Ratio | 9.73 | |||||
Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow | 9.24 | |||||
Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow | 5.88 | |||||
EV-to-EBIT | 13.67 | |||||
EV-to-EBITDA | 9.28 | |||||
EV-to-Revenue | 1.02 | |||||
EV-to-FCF | 15.22 | |||||
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) % | 7.32 | |||||
FCF Yield % | 11.02 | |||||
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) % | 16.42 |
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Key Statistics
| Name | Value | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue (TTM) (Mil C$) | |||
| EPS (TTM) (C$) | - | ||
| Beta | 0.3476 | ||
| 3-Year Sharpe Ratio | 0.38 | ||
| 3-Year Sortino Ratio | 0.58 | ||
| Volatility % | 5.54 | ||
| 14-Day RSI | 51.6 | ||
| 14-Day ATR (C$) | 0.183825 | ||
| 20-Day SMA (C$) | 24.0665 | ||
| 12-1 Month Momentum % | 2.24 | ||
| 52-Week Range (C$) | 22.56 - 24.96 | ||
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Piotroski F-Score Details
Year:
| Component | Result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Piotroski F-Score | 7 | ||
| Positive ROA | |||
| Positive CFROA | |||
| Higher ROA yoy | |||
| CFROA > ROA | |||
| Lower Leverage yoy | |||
| Higher Current Ratio yoy | |||
| Less Shares Outstanding yoy | |||
| Higher Gross Margin yoy | |||
| Higher Asset Turnover yoy |
George Weston Ltd Filings
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George Weston Ltd Stock Events
| Event | Date | Price (C$) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Third quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-11-13 07:00 | In 104 days | ||
| CAD 0.325000 Cash Dividend | 2026-09-15 | In 44 days | ||
| Second quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-07-31 07:00 | 24.08 (+0.12%) | ||
| CAD 0.325000 Cash Dividend | 2026-06-15 | 23.87 (+0.80%) | ||
| General meeting for 2025 | 2026-05-12 10:00 | 23.53 (+0.99%) | ||
| First quarter earnings results for 2026 | 2026-05-12 07:00 | 23.53 (+0.99%) | ||
| George Weston Limited Update | 2026-04-16 09:00 | 22.95 (+0.22%) | ||
| CAD 0.325000 Cash Dividend | 2026-03-13 | 23.51 (+0.04%) | ||
| Fourth quarter earnings results for 2025 | 2026-03-04 07:00 | 23.41 (-0.38%) | ||
| Annual report for 2025 | 2026-03-04 | 23.41 (-0.38%) |
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George Weston Ltd Frequently Asked Questions
What is George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD)'s stock price today?
The current price of TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD is C$24.03. The 52 week high of TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD is C$24.96 and 52 week low is C$22.56.
When is next earnings date of George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD)?
The next earnings date of George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD) is 2026-11-13 Est..
Does George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD) pay dividends? If so, how much?
The Dividend Yield %  of George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD) is 5.4% (As of Today), Highest Dividend Payout Ratio of George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD) was 1.47. The lowest was 0.21. And the median was 0.27. The  Forward Dividend Yield % of George Weston Ltd(TSX:WN.PR.C.PFD) is 5.4%. For more information regarding to dividend, please check our Dividend Page.
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