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George Weston Limited

George Weston Limited

WN.TO
George Weston LimitedCA flagToronto Stock Exchange
99.64
CAD
-1.00
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37.57BMarket Cap

Total Valuation

George Weston Limited carries a market capitalization of 37.57B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 64.56B, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap37.57B
Enterprise Value64.56B

Share Statistics

George Weston Limited currently has 377.04M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding377.04M
Owned by Insiders (%)N/A
Owned by Institutions (%)N/A

Valuation Ratios

George Weston Limited trades at a trailing price-to-earnings ratio of 33.52. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.58, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 5.16.

PE Ratio33.52
PS Ratio0.58
PB Ratio5.16
P/TBV Ratio28.73
P/FCF Ratio4.04
P/OCF Ratio5.49

Enterprise Valuation

On an enterprise value basis, George Weston Limited trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 8.65 and an EV/FCF ratio of 6.41. The EV/Sales ratio of 1.00 reflects the premium investors are willing to pay for the company's revenue stream, while the EV/EBIT multiple of 12.48 provides insight into valuation relative to core operating earnings.

EV / Sales1.00
EV / EBITDA8.65
EV / EBIT12.48
EV / FCF6.41

Financial Position

George Weston Limited maintains a current ratio of 1.11, meaning it holds 1.1x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities. The debt-to-equity ratio is 163.63, indicating elevated leverage, while an interest coverage ratio of 6.61 demonstrates adequate ability to service its debt obligations.

Current Ratio1.11
Quick Ratio0.20
Debt / Equity163.63
Debt / EBITDA2.68
Interest Coverage6.61

Financial Efficiency

George Weston Limited posts a return on equity of 14.95 and a return on invested capital of 9.92.

Return on Equity (ROE)14.95
Return on Assets (ROA)2.28
Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)9.92
Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)1.40
Revenue Per EmployeeN/A
Employee CountN/A
Inventory Turnover6.85

Taxes

Over the trailing twelve months, George Weston Limited has paid 1.32B in income taxes, reflecting an effective tax rate of 35.38.

Income Tax1.32B
Effective Tax Rate35.38

Stock Price Statistics

George Weston Limited's stock has gained approximately 10.24563% over the past 52 weeks. The 50-day moving average sits at 99.15, while the 200-day moving average is 95.32.

Beta (5Y)N/A
52-Week Price Change10.24563%
50-Day Moving Average99.15
200-Day Moving Average95.32
Average Volume (20 Days)N/A

Income Statement

Over the trailing twelve months, George Weston Limited generated 64.87B in revenue and converted that into 1.17B in net income, yielding earnings per share of 6.25. EBITDA reached 7.46B, while operating income came in at 5.17B.

Revenue64.87B
Gross Profit20.58B
Operating Income5.17B
Pretax Income3.72B
Net Income1.17B
EBITDA7.46B
EBIT5.17B
Earnings Per Share (EPS)6.25

Balance Sheet

George Weston Limited holds 1.24B in cash and equivalents against 20.04B in total debt, resulting in a net debt position of 12.28B. Total book value stands at 7.28B, with working capital of 1.58B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents1.24B
Total Debt20.04B
Net Debt12.28B
Equity (Book Value)7.28B
Book Value Per Share19.03
Working Capital1.58B

Cash Flow

George Weston Limited produced 6.85B in operating cash flow over the past twelve months. After subtracting -2.49B in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 4.35B - equivalent to 11.39 per share.

Operating Cash Flow6.85B
Capital Expenditures-2.49B
Free Cash Flow4.35B
FCF Per Share11.39

Margins

George Weston Limited operates with a gross margin of 31.72, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of 7.98 and net profit margin of 1.80 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin31.72
Operating Margin7.98
Pretax Margin5.73
Profit Margin1.80
EBITDA Margin11.51

Dividends & Yields

The company's payout ratio of 11.99 indicates the proportion of earnings distributed to shareholders.

Dividend Per Share1.29
Dividend YieldN/A
Payout Ratio11.99
Shareholder Yield12.04
FCF Yield24.74

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

George Weston Limited posts an Altman Z-Score of 2.72, near the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score2.72