George Weston (TSX:WN) Total Payout Ratio: 1.03 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSX:WN George Weston Ltd TSX:WN
83 GF Score
Price C$103.12
GF Value C$84.06
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 6 Warning Signs
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What is George Weston Total Payout Ratio?

George Weston TSX:WN +2.22% 83 Total Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:WN with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of C$84.06 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income.

George Weston's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.03.

George Weston Total Payout Ratio Related Terms

George Weston Total Payout Ratio Historical Data

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George Weston Total Payout Ratio Chart

George Weston Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Total Payout Ratio
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 1.18 0.76 0.88 0.93 0.98

George Weston Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Total Payout Ratio 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 1.44 0.94 0.85 0.97 1.60

TSX:WN vs KR, SFM, ACI: Total Payout Ratio Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where George Weston's Total Payout Ratio falls into.


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George Weston Total Payout Ratio Calculation

Total Payout Ratio is a measurement showing the proportion of earnings a company pays shareholders in the form of dividends and net stock repurchases.

George Weston's Total Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-2038 + 90 + -486) / 2473
=0.98

George Weston's Total Payout Ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

Total Payout Ratio=- (Repurchase of Stock + Issuance of Stock + Cash Flow for Dividends) / Net Income
=- (-589 + 36 + -124) / 422
=1.60

* 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 Total Payout Ratio of 1.03 mean?
George Weston (TSX:WN) has a Total Payout Ratio of 1.03 as of Jul. 16, 2026. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors.
Is George Weston's Total Payout Ratio too high?
George Weston's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.03. Overall, George Weston has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Weston's Total Payout Ratio compare to KR and SFM?
George Weston's Total Payout Ratio of 1.03 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 Total Payout Ratio for a Retail - Defensive company?
A good Total Payout Ratio depends on the Retail - Defensive industry context. However, Total Payout Ratio 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 Total Payout Ratio mean?
A high Total Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Total Payout Ratio is the percent a company has paid to its shareholders through net repurchase of shares and dividends based on its Net Income. View historical data on George Weston and its competitors. George Weston's current Total Payout Ratio is 1.03. 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$84.06, compared to a current price of C$103.12 — trading 22.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Total Payout Ratio is 1.03. George Weston's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Total Payout Ratio calculated?
Total Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For George Weston (TSX:WN), the current Total Payout Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 16, 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$103.12 is trading 22.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$84.06. GuruFocus considers George Weston to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WN:

  • Total Payout Ratio: 1.03
  • GF Value™: C$84.06 vs. price of C$103.12 (22.7% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 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.
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