The North West Co (TSX:NWC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.27 (As of Apr. 2026)

What is The North West Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset?

The North West Co TSX:NWC -0.04% 85 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.27 as of Apr. 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:NWC with a GF Score™ of 85/100 and a GF Value™ of C$47.39 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

LT Debt to Total Assets is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. It is calculated as a company's Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligationdivide by its Total Assets. The North West Co's long-term debt to total assests ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 was 0.27.

The North West Co's long-term debt to total assets ratio increased from Apr. 2025 (0.27) to Apr. 2026 (0.27). It may suggest that The North West Co is progressively becoming more dependent on debt to grow their business.

The North West Co (TSX:NWC) LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Explanation

LT Debt to Total Asset is a measurement representing the percentage of a corporation's assets that are financed with loans and financial obligations lasting more than one year. The ratio provides a general measure of the financial position of a company, including its ability to meet financial requirements for outstanding loans. A year-over-year decrease in this metric would suggest the company is progressively becoming less dependent on debt to grow their business.

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The North West Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Historical Data

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The North West Co LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset Calculation

The North West Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Jan. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (A: Jan. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (A: Jan. 2026 )
	=	418.542	/	1567.08
	=	0.27

The North West Co's Long-Term Debt to Total Asset Ratio for the quarter that ended in Apr. 2026 is calculated as

LT Debt to Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )	=	Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation (Q: Apr. 2026 )	/	Total Assets (Q: Apr. 2026 )
	=	440.146	/	1622.757
	=	0.27

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What does a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.27 mean?

The North West Co (TSX:NWC) has a LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.27 as of Apr. 2026. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors.

Is The North West Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset too high?

The North West Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.27. Overall, The North West Co has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.

How does The North West Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset compare to KR and SFM?

The North West Co's LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset of 0.27 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset for a Retail - Defensive company?

A good LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset 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 LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset mean?

A high LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Long-term Debt to Total Asset ratio is the ratio of total long-term debt to total assets. View historical data on The North West Co and its competitors. The North West Co's current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.27. 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$47.39, compared to a current price of C$49.35 — trading 4.1% above its estimated fair value. The current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.27. The North West Co's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.

How is LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset calculated?

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The North West Co (TSX:NWC), the current LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset is 0.27 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$49.35 is trading 4.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.39. GuruFocus considers The North West Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:NWC:

LT-Debt-to-Total-Asset: 0.27
GF Value™: C$47.39 vs. price of C$49.35 (4.1% above fair value)
GF Score™: 85/100 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

Industry Consumer Defensive Retail - Defensive

Comparable Companies TSX:EMP.A TSX:L LSE:TSCO XAMS:AD KR ASX:WOW TSX:WN TSE:3382 ASX:COL TSX:MRU XPAR:CA BKK:CPALL IST:BIMAS LSE:SBRY OHEL:KESKOA WAR:DNP SFM TPE:2912 WAR:ZAB ACI

Other Exchanges NNWWF:USA 3NW:Germany

Address 77 Main Street, Gibraltar House, Winnipeg, MB, CAN, R3C 2R1

Website https://www.northwest.ca

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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