George WestonTSX:WN -0.99%79 EBITDA Margin % is 10.71% as of Mar. 2026, which is 1% below its 10-year median of 10.77. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of C$83.94 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 308 Retail - Defensive companies, George Weston ranks better than 77.6% on this metric.
EBITDA Margin % is calculated as EBITDA divided by its Revenue. George Weston's EBITDA for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,568 Mil. George Weston's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14,639 Mil. Therefore, George Weston's EBITDA margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 10.71%.
George Weston (TSX:WN) EBITDA Margin % Explanation
EBITDA Margin % is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue. It is an performance metric measuring company's operating profitability. EBITDA Margin takes depreciation and amortization, interest expense and tax into account, which makes it easy to compare the relative profitability of companies of different sizes in the same industry.
George Weston EBITDA Margin % Related Terms
George Weston EBITDA Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for George Weston's EBITDA Margin % can be seen below:
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TSX:WN vs KR, SFM, ACI: EBITDA Margin % Comparison
For the Grocery Stores subindustry, George Weston's EBITDA Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and EBITDA Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
George Weston EBITDA Margin % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's EBITDA Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Weston's EBITDA Margin % falls into.
* 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.
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a EBITDA Margin % of 10.71% as of Mar. 2026. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 10.77. Over the past decade, George Weston's EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.99 to 12.50. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #69 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is George Weston's EBITDA Margin % too high?
George Weston's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.71% is near median its 10-year median of 10.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 7.99 to a high of 12.50. The Retail - Defensive industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. George Weston's value of 10.71% is 76.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #69 out of 308 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's EBITDA Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #69 out of 308 companies for EBITDA Margin %. This places George Weston in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08. George Weston's value of 10.71% is 76.2% above this benchmark. Historically, George Weston's own EBITDA Margin % has ranged from 7.99 to 12.50 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 10.77 vs. the industry median of 6.08, George Weston has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EBITDA Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median EBITDA Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 6.08, based on 308 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EBITDA Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EBITDA Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. George Weston's current EBITDA Margin % of 10.71% is 76.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EBITDA Margin % mean?
A high EBITDA Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EBITDA Margin is the ratio of EBITDA divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median EBITDA Margin % is 6.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current EBITDA Margin % is 10.71%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 10.77. 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$83.94, compared to a current price of C$99.64 — trading 18.7% above its estimated fair value. The current EBITDA Margin % is 10.71%, which is near median its 10-year median of 10.77 and 76.2% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 6.08. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EBITDA Margin % calculated?
EBITDA Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN), the current EBITDA Margin % is 10.71% 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$99.64 is trading 18.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$83.94.
GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:
EBITDA Margin %: 10.71% (near median its 10-year median of 10.77)
GF Value™: C$83.94 vs. price of C$99.64 (18.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 76.2% above the Retail - Defensive median (#69 of 308)
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 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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