North West Company Inc.

North West Company Inc.

56.61
CAD
+0.55
(+0.98%)
3.05EPS
17.09P/E
2.41BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. carries a market capitalization of 2.41B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 2.80B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap2.41B
Enterprise Value2.80B

Important Dates

North West Company Inc.'s next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for December 9, 2026.

Earnings Date12/9/2026

Share Statistics

As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. has 47.31M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding47.31M

Valuation Ratios

As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 17.09. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.92, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 2.89.

PE Ratio17.09
PS Ratio0.92
PB Ratio2.89
P/TBV Ratio3.21
P/FCF Ratio19.09
P/OCF Ratio8.46

Enterprise Valuation

As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.21 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.07 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. Its EV/EBIT multiple of 12.88 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. North West Company Inc. trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 19.59, comparing the total takeover cost of the business to the cash it actually generates for all capital providers. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 2.80B versus a market cap of 2.41B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.07
EV / EBITDA8.21
EV / EBIT12.88
EV / FCF19.59

Financial Position

As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. maintains a current ratio of 1.84, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 55.38, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 18.22 demonstrates strong ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.84
Quick Ratio0.70
Debt / Equity55.38
Debt / EBITDA1.39
Interest Coverage18.22

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. posted a return on equity (ROE) of 17.61, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 12.62 - the clearest signal of whether the business earns more on its capital than that capital costs, and the core measure of a durable competitive advantage. Return on assets (ROA) stands at 8.83, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 11.62, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 374,699.56 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 7,001.50, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 4.78 indicates how many times North West Company Inc. sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)17.61
Return on Assets (ROA)8.83
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)12.62
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)11.62
Revenue Per Employee374,699.56
Employee Count7,001.50
Inventory Turnover4.78

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. recorded 51.63M in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 25.85, which can sit above or below the statutory corporate tax rate depending on foreign earnings mix, tax credits, and one-off items. Taxes are levied on pretax income of 199.74M, leaving 141.68M in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax51.63M
Effective Tax Rate25.85

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, North West Company Inc.'s stock has gained approximately 20.60% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 52.13, while the 200-day moving average is 51.86.

52-Week Price Change20.60%
50-Day Moving Average52.13
200-Day Moving Average51.86

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. generated 2.62B in revenue and converted that into 141.68M in net income, yielding earnings per share of 3.05. EBITDA reached 341.36M, while operating income came in at 217.66M.

Revenue2.62B
Gross Profit894.81M
Operating Income217.66M
Pretax Income199.74M
Net Income141.68M
EBITDA341.36M
EBIT217.66M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)3.05

Balance Sheet

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As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. holds 102.40M in cash and equivalents against 475.00M in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 243.34M. Total book value stands at 833.37M, with working capital of 275.18M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents102.40M
Total Debt475.00M
Net Debt243.34M
Equity (Book Value)833.37M
Book Value Per Share17.62
Working Capital275.18M

Cash Flow

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North West Company Inc. produced 286.26M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026. After subtracting -157.12M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 129.14M - equivalent to 2.71 per share.

Operating Cash Flow286.26M
Capital Expenditures-157.12M
Free Cash Flow129.14M
FCF Per Share2.71

Margins

Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. posted a gross margin of 34.11, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 8.30 and net profit margin of 5.40 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin34.11
Operating Margin8.30
Pretax Margin7.61
Profit Margin5.40
EBITDA Margin13.01

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. paid dividends of 1.64 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 50.59 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.24, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield reaches 4.60, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to North West Company Inc. shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.64
Payout Ratio50.59
Shareholder Yield4.60
FCF Yield5.24

Stock Splits

North West Company Inc.'s most recent stock split took place on September 18, 2006 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date9/18/2006
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

As of July 31, 2026, North West Company Inc. has an Altman Z-Score of 4.69, well above the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score4.69