George Weston (TSX:WN) Gross Profit: C$20,578 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)

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TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
82 GF Score
Price C$103.91
GF Value C$84.17
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is George Weston Gross Profit?

George Weston TSX:WN +1.56% 82 Gross Profit is C$20,578 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

George Weston's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4,703 Mil. George Weston's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was C$20,578 Mil.

Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. George Weston's gross profit for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$4,703 Mil. George Weston's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14,639 Mil. Therefore, George Weston's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 32.13%.

George Weston had a gross margin of 32.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins

During the past 13 years, the highest Gross Margin % of George Weston was 32.62%. The lowest was 28.94%. And the median was 31.90%.


George Weston  (TSX:WN) Gross Profit Explanation

Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.

Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %

1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key

George Weston had a gross margin of 32.13% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins


George Weston Gross Profit Related Terms


George Weston Gross Profit Historical Data

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The historical data trend for George Weston's Gross Profit can be seen below:

* 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 Gross Profit Chart

George Weston Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Gross Profit
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George Weston Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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TSX:WN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Gross Profit Comparison

For the Grocery Stores subindustry, George Weston's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Retail - Defensive Industry

For the Retail - Defensive industry and Consumer Defensive sector, George Weston's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where George Weston's Gross Profit falls into.


TSX:WN
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George Weston Gross Profit Calculation

Gross Profit is the different between the sale prices and the cost of buying or producing the goods.

George Weston's Gross Profit for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Gross Profit (A: Dec. 2025 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=64511 - 43871
=20,640

George Weston's Gross Profit for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold
=14639 - 9936
=4,703

Gross Profit 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$20,578 Mil.

Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.

George Weston's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Gross Margin % (Q: Mar. 2026 )=Gross Profit (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=(Revenue - Cost of Goods Sold) / Revenue
=4,703 / 14639
=32.13 %

* 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.

A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Gross Profit →
What does a Gross Profit of C$20,578 Mil mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Gross Profit of C$20,578 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Gross Profit too high?
George Weston's current Gross Profit is C$20,578 Mil. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Gross Profit compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Gross Profit of C$20,578 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 Gross Profit for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Gross Profit is C$20,578 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$84.17, compared to a current price of C$103.91 — trading 23.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Gross Profit is C$20,578 Mil. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Gross Profit is C$20,578 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$103.91 is trading 23.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.17. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Gross Profit: C$20,578 Mil
  • GF Value™: C$84.17 vs. price of C$103.91 (23.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 82/100 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.
82GF Score

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