George Weston (TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD) OCF Margin %: 8.86% (As of Mar. 2026) — Near Median


TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD George Weston Ltd TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD
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What is George Weston OCF Margin %?

George Weston TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD +0.17% 80 OCF Margin % is 8.86% as of Mar. 2026, which is 5% below its 10-year median of 9.31. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD with a GF Score™ of 80/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 310 Retail - Defensive companies, George Weston ranks better than 83.55% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. George Weston's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,297.00 Mil. George Weston's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$14,639.00 Mil. Therefore, George Weston's OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 8.86%.

As of today, George Weston's current OCF Yield % is 17.92%.

The historical rank and industry rank for George Weston's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of George Weston was 10.36%. The lowest was 5.60%. And the median was 9.31%.

TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD's OCF Margin % is not ranked *
in the Retail - Defensive industry.
Industry Median: 4.3
* Ranked among companies with meaningful OCF Margin % only.

George Weston OCF Margin % Related Terms

George Weston OCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for George Weston's OCF Margin % 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.

George Weston OCF Margin % Chart

George Weston Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF Margin %
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 9.52 8.61 9.73 9.99 9.71

George Weston Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
OCF Margin % Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.06 9.41 9.46 14.54 8.86
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George Weston OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=6262/64511
=9.71 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=1297/14639
=8.86 %

* 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.

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What does a OCF Margin % of 8.86% mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD) has a OCF Margin % of 8.86% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 9.31. Over the past decade, George Weston's OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.60 to 10.36. According to the industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #51 out of 310 companies in the Retail - Defensive industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is George Weston's OCF Margin % too high?
George Weston's current OCF Margin % of 8.86% is near median its 10-year median of 9.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.60 to a high of 10.36. The Retail - Defensive industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. George Weston's value of 8.86% is 106% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, George Weston ranks #51 out of 310 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 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's OCF Margin % compare to KR and SFM?
According to the Retail - Defensive industry distribution chart, George Weston ranks #51 out of 310 companies for OCF Margin %. This places George Weston in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median OCF Margin % is 4.30. George Weston's value of 8.86% is 106% above this benchmark. Historically, George Weston's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 5.60 to 10.36 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 9.31 vs. the industry median of 4.30, 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 OCF Margin % for a Retail - Defensive company?
The median OCF Margin % among Retail - Defensive companies is 4.30, based on 310 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. George Weston's current OCF Margin % of 8.86% is 106% 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. For the Retail - Defensive industry, the median OCF Margin % is 4.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Weston's current OCF Margin % is 8.86%, which is near median its own 10-year median of 9.31. 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?
George Weston (TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD) has a current OCF Margin % of 8.86%. The current OCF Margin % is 8.86%, which is near median its 10-year median of 9.31 and 106% above the Retail - Defensive industry median of 4.30. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN.PR.D.PFD), the current OCF Margin % is 8.86% 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.

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.
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