George Weston (TSX:WN) Beginning Cash Position: C$1,889 Mil (As of Mar. 2026)


TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
81 GF Score
Price C$99.37
GF Value C$83.99
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is George Weston Beginning Cash Position?

George Weston TSX:WN +0.84% 81 Beginning Cash Position is C$1,889 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.99 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

George Weston's Beginning Cash Position for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,889 Mil.

George Weston's quarterly Beginning Cash Position increased from Sep. 2025 (C$1,174 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$1,545 Mil) and increased from Dec. 2025 (C$1,545 Mil) to Mar. 2026 (C$1,889 Mil).

George Weston's annual Beginning Cash Position increased from Dec. 2023 (C$2,313 Mil) to Dec. 2024 (C$2,451 Mil) but then declined from Dec. 2024 (C$2,451 Mil) to Dec. 2025 (C$2,048 Mil).

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George Weston Beginning Cash Position Historical Data

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George Weston Beginning Cash Position Chart

George Weston Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Beginning Cash Position
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George Weston Quarterly Data
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George Weston Beginning Cash Position Calculation

Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement.

What does a Beginning Cash Position of C$1,889 Mil mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Beginning Cash Position of C$1,889 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Beginning Cash Position too high?
George Weston's current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,889 Mil. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Beginning Cash Position compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Beginning Cash Position of C$1,889 Mil can be compared against companies in the Retail - Defensive industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beginning Cash Position for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Beginning Cash Position depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Beginning Cash Position should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beginning Cash Position mean?
A high Beginning Cash Position can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Beginning Cash Position is the cash and equivalents balance at the beginning of the accounting period, as indicated on the Cash Flow statement. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,889 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is George Weston stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston (TSX:WN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$83.99, compared to a current price of C$99.37 — trading 18.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,889 Mil. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beginning Cash Position calculated?
Beginning Cash Position is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Beginning Cash Position is C$1,889 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is George Weston (TSX:WN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Weston stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$99.37 is trading 18.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.99. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Beginning Cash Position: C$1,889 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$83.99 vs. price of C$99.37 (18.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 81/100 with 6 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:WN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.

George Weston Business Description

Address 22 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 800, Toronto, ON, CAN, M4T 2S5
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.
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