George Weston (TSX:WN) Change In Receivables: C$-325 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
80 GF Score
Price C$103.87
GF Value C$84.08
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
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What is George Weston Change In Receivables?

George Weston TSX:WN +0.73% 80 Change In Receivables is C$-325 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.08 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

George Weston's change in receivables for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$9 Mil. It means George Weston's Accounts Receivable declined by C$9 Mil from Dec. 2025 to Mar. 2026 .

George Weston's change in receivables for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 was C$122 Mil. It means George Weston's Accounts Receivable declined by C$122 Mil from Dec. 2024 to Dec. 2025 .

George Weston's Accounts Receivable for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,492 Mil.

Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed. George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 9.30.

In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, Apple Inc's Accounts Receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value. George Weston's liquidation value for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$-34,184 Mil.

George Weston  (TSX:WN) Change In Receivables Explanation

1. Accounts Receivable are created when a customer has received a product but has not yet paid for that product. Days Sales Outstanding measures of the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.

George Weston's Days Sales Outstanding for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Days Sales Outstanding
=Accounts Receivable/Revenue*Days in Period
=1492/14639*91
=9.30

2. In Ben Graham's calculation of liquidation value, George Weston's accounts receivable are only considered to be worth 75% of book value:

George Weston's liquidation value for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

Liquidation Value
=Cash, Cash Equivalents, Marketable Securities-Total Liabilities+(0.75 * Accounts Receivable)+(0.5 * Total Inventories)
=1238-39851+0.75 * 1492+0.5 * 6621
=-34,184

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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George Weston Change In Receivables Calculation

Change In Accounts Receivable relative to the previous period. It is any increase or decrease in the cash a company is owed by its customers.

Change In Receivables for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-325 Mil.

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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What does a Change In Receivables of C$-325 Mil mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Change In Receivables of C$-325 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Change In Receivables too high?
George Weston's current Change In Receivables is C$-325 Mil. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Change In Receivables compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Change In Receivables of C$-325 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 Change In Receivables for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Change In Receivables depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Change In Receivables 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 Change In Receivables mean?
A high Change In Receivables can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Change in Receivables is the difference between current-period receivables and past-period receivables. View historical data for George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Change In Receivables is C$-325 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$84.08, compared to a current price of C$103.87 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Change In Receivables is C$-325 Mil. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Change In Receivables calculated?
Change In Receivables is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Change In Receivables is C$-325 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$103.87 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.08. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Change In Receivables: C$-325 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$84.08 vs. price of C$103.87 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 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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