The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Cash Flow for Dividends: C$-78 Mil (TTM As of Apr. 2026)


TSX:NWC The North West Co Inc TSX:NWC
80 GF Score
Price C$50.15
GF Value C$47.35
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The North West Co Cash Flow for Dividends?

The North West Co TSX:NWC +0.14% 80 Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-78 Mil as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 80/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.35 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The North West Co's cash flow for dividends for the three months ended in Apr. 2026 was C$-20 Mil. Its cash flow for dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 was C$-78 Mil.

Note: A negative number here means the payment of dividends. When pays more dividends, the absolute value gets bigger.

The North West Co's quarterly payment of dividends declined from Oct. 2025 (C$-20 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (C$-20 Mil) and declined from Jan. 2026 (C$-20 Mil) to Apr. 2026 (C$-20 Mil).

The North West Co's annual payment of dividends increased from Jan. 2024 (C$-74 Mil) to Jan. 2025 (C$-76 Mil) and increased from Jan. 2025 (C$-76 Mil) to Jan. 2026 (C$-77 Mil).

The North West Co Cash Flow for Dividends Related Terms

The North West Co Cash Flow for Dividends Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The North West Co's Cash Flow for Dividends can be seen below:

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* 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.

The North West Co Cash Flow for Dividends Chart

The North West Co Annual Data
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The North West Co Cash Flow for Dividends Calculation

Cash flow for dividends refers to the payment of cash to shareholders as dividends when the company generates income.

Cash Flow for Dividends for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Apr. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-78 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.

What does a Cash Flow for Dividends of C$-78 Mil mean?
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a Cash Flow for Dividends of C$-78 Mil as of Apr. 2026. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for The North West Co and its competitors.
Is The North West Co's Cash Flow for Dividends too high?
The North West Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-78 Mil. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The North West Co's Cash Flow for Dividends compare to KR and SFM?
The North West Co's Cash Flow for Dividends of C$-78 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 Cash Flow for Dividends for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Cash Flow for Dividends depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Cash Flow for Dividends 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 Cash Flow for Dividends mean?
A high Cash Flow for Dividends can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cash Flow for Dividends represent the amount a company pays as dividends for a specific accounting period. View historical data for The North West Co and its competitors. The North West Co's current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-78 Mil. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The North West Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co (TSX:NWC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.35, compared to a current price of C$50.15 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-78 Mil. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cash Flow for Dividends calculated?
Cash Flow for Dividends is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current Cash Flow for Dividends is C$-78 Mil as of Apr. 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 The North West Co (TSX:NWC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The North West Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$50.15 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.35. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:

  • Cash Flow for Dividends: C$-78 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$47.35 vs. price of C$50.15 (5.9% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 80/100 with 3 warning signs

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

The North West Co Business Description

Other Exchanges NNWWF:USA3NW:Germany
Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1
The North West Co Inc is a retailer to rural and remote communities and underserved urban neighbourhood markets in Northern Canada, Western Canada, rural Alaska, the South Pacific islands, and the Caribbean. The Company offers a broad Multiple products and services with an emphasis on food, focusing on everyday household and local lifestyle needs. It operates as a retailer of food and everyday products and services through two geographical segments: Canadian and International. The Canadian segment generates maximum revenue and consists of subsidiaries operating retail stores and complementary businesses serving northern Canada, while the International segment consists of subsidiaries operating in the continental United States, the Caribbean, and the South Pacific.
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