George Weston Limited

George Weston Limited

109.35
CAD
+1.36
(+1.26%)
5.92EPS
38.79P/E
38.09BMarket Cap
Nov 24Next Earn

Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited carries a market capitalization of 38.09B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 65.03B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap38.09B
Enterprise Value65.03B

Important Dates

George Weston Limited's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 24, 2026.

Earnings Date11/24/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited has 374.20M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding374.20M

Valuation Ratios

As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 38.79. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.59, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 10.27.

PE Ratio38.79
PS Ratio0.59
PB Ratio10.27
P/TBV Ratio-5.95
P/FCF Ratio7.95
P/OCF Ratio5.34

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.76 - 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 1.00 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 12.75 values the business against core operating earnings after depreciation, a stricter test than EV/EBITDA for capital-intensive businesses. George Weston Limited trades at an EV/FCF ratio of 11.65, 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 65.03B versus a market cap of 38.09B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales1.00
EV / EBITDA8.76
EV / EBIT12.75
EV / FCF11.65

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited maintains a current ratio of 1.05, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 164.45, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.74 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.05
Quick Ratio0.19
Debt / Equity164.45
Debt / EBITDA2.68
Interest Coverage6.74

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited posted a return on equity (ROE) of 23.51, showing how much profit the company earns on every dollar of shareholder capital. Return on invested capital (ROIC) comes in at 9.61 - 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 2.02, measuring how efficiently the asset base is converted into earnings. Return on capital employed (ROCE) is 1.04, useful for judging operating efficiency across full business cycles. The company generates approximately 296,559.09 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 220,000.00, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 6.85 indicates how many times George Weston Limited sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)23.51
Return on Assets (ROA)2.02
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)9.61
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)1.04
Revenue Per Employee296,559.09
Employee Count220,000.00
Inventory Turnover6.85

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited recorded 1.30B in income tax expense. That works out to an effective tax rate of 36.53, 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 3.56B, leaving 1.04B in net income after tax - the gap is what shifts in the tax rate do to reported earnings and EPS.

Income Tax1.30B
Effective Tax Rate36.53

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 22, 2026, George Weston Limited's stock has gained approximately 21.92% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 101.18, while the 200-day moving average is 99.68.

52-Week Price Change21.92%
50-Day Moving Average101.18
200-Day Moving Average99.68

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited generated 65.24B in revenue and converted that into 1.04B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 5.92. EBITDA reached 7.42B, while operating income came in at 5.10B.

Revenue65.24B
Gross Profit20.58B
Operating Income5.10B
Pretax Income3.56B
Net Income1.04B
EBITDA7.42B
EBIT5.10B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)5.92

Balance Sheet

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As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited holds 1.29B in cash and equivalents against 19.86B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 11.92B. Total book value stands at 3.71B, with working capital of 663.00M providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.29B
Total Debt19.86B
Net Debt11.92B
Equity (Book Value)3.71B
Book Value Per Share9.91
Working Capital663.00M

Cash Flow

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George Weston Limited produced 7.24B in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -2.35B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 4.88B - equivalent to 12.87 per share.

Operating Cash Flow7.24B
Capital Expenditures-2.35B
Free Cash Flow4.88B
FCF Per Share12.87

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited posted a gross margin of 31.55, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.82 and net profit margin of 1.59 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin31.55
Operating Margin7.82
Pretax Margin5.45
Profit Margin1.59
EBITDA Margin11.38

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited paid dividends of 1.32 per share. The dividend payout ratio of 12.71 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 12.58, 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 13.92, combining dividends paid with share buybacks and debt reduction for a fuller picture of capital returned to George Weston Limited shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.32
Payout Ratio12.71
Shareholder Yield13.92
FCF Yield12.58

Stock Splits

George Weston Limited's most recent stock split took place on August 19, 2025 with a 1:3 split ratio.

Last Split Date8/19/2025
Split Ratio1:3

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, George Weston Limited has an Altman Z-Score of 2.69, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.69