The North West CoTSX:NWC -0.50%80 FCF Yield % is 5.91 as of Jun. 29, 2026, which is 28% above its 10-year median of 4.63. 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. Among 312 Retail - Defensive companies, The North West Co ranks better than 59.29% on this metric.
FCF Yield % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. It is a financial solvency ratio that compares the free cash flow a company is expected to earn against its market value.
Similar to Earnings Yield %, FCF Yield % is financial solvency ratio. A lower ratio suggests a less attractive investment, indicating that investors might not receive substantial returns in proportion to their investment. Conversely, a high free cash flow yield signals that a company generates sufficient cash to comfortably meet its debts, obligations, and dividend payments, making it a promising investment choice.
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The North West Co FCF Yield % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The North West Co's FCF Yield % can be seen below:
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For the Grocery Stores subindustry, The North West Co's FCF Yield %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Yield % data, can be viewed below:
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The North West Co FCF Yield % vs Retail - Defensive Industry
For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The North West Co's FCF Yield % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The North West Co's FCF Yield % 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.
The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a FCF Yield % of 5.91 as of Jun. 29, 2026. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. This is 28% above median its historical median of 4.63. Over the past decade, The North West Co's FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.99 to 16.87. According to the industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #127 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is The North West Co's FCF Yield % too high?
The North West Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.91 is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.63. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.99 to a high of 16.87. The Retail - Defensive industry median FCF Yield % is 3.78. The North West Co's value of 5.91 is 56.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #127 out of 312 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, which is above the industry midpoint. 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 FCF Yield % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, The North West Co ranks #127 out of 312 companies for FCF Yield %. This puts The North West Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median FCF Yield % is 3.78. The North West Co's value of 5.91 is 56.6% above this benchmark. Historically, The North West Co's own FCF Yield % has ranged from 0.99 to 16.87 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 4.63 vs. the industry median of 3.78, The North West Co 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 FCF Yield % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median FCF Yield % among Retail - Defensive companies is 3.78, based on 312 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Yield % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Yield % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. The North West Co's current FCF Yield % of 5.91 is 56.6% 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 FCF Yield % mean?
A high FCF Yield % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. FCF Yield is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by Market Capitalization. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median FCF Yield % is 3.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The North West Co's current FCF Yield % is 5.91, which is 28% above median its own 10-year median of 4.63. 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$49.90 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Yield % is 5.91, which is 28% above median its 10-year median of 4.63 and 56.6% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 3.78. 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 FCF Yield % calculated?
FCF Yield % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current FCF Yield % is 5.91 as of Jun. 29, 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$49.90 is trading 5.4% 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:
FCF Yield %: 5.91 (28% above median its 10-year median of 4.63)
GF Value™: C$47.35 vs. price of C$49.90 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 56.6% above the Retail - Defensive median (#127 of 312)
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 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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