Canada · Delayed Price · Currency is CAD George Weston Statistics
Total Valuation
George Weston has a market cap or net worth of CAD 36.28 billion. The enterprise value is 63.27 billion.
| Market Cap | 36.28B |
| Enterprise Value | 63.27B |
Important Dates
The last earnings date was Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
| Earnings Date | May 12, 2026 |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 15, 2026 |
Share Statistics
George Weston has 375.66 million shares outstanding. The number of shares has decreased by -2.84% in one year.
| Current Share Class | 375.66M |
| Shares Outstanding | 375.66M |
| Shares Change (YoY) | -2.84% |
| Shares Change (QoQ) | -0.65% |
| Owned by Insiders (%) | 3.96% |
| Owned by Institutions (%) | 13.72% |
| Float | 153.67M |
Valuation Ratios
The trailing PE ratio is 37.61 and the forward PE ratio is 19.28.
| PE Ratio | 37.61 |
| Forward PE | 19.28 |
| PS Ratio | 0.56 |
| PB Ratio | 2.96 |
| P/TBV Ratio | n/a |
| P/FCF Ratio | 7.68 |
| P/OCF Ratio | 5.30 |
| PEG Ratio | n/a |
Enterprise Valuation
The stock's EV/EBITDA ratio is 8.38, with an EV/FCF ratio of 13.39.
| EV / Earnings | 56.44 |
| EV / Sales | 0.97 |
| EV / EBITDA | 8.38 |
| EV / EBIT | 11.12 |
| EV / FCF | 13.39 |
Financial Position
The company has a current ratio of 1.11, with a Debt / Equity ratio of 1.64.
| Current Ratio | 1.11 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.20 |
| Debt / Equity | 1.64 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 2.65 |
| Debt / FCF | 4.24 |
| Interest Coverage | 4.90 |
Financial Efficiency
Return on equity (ROE) is 19.38% and return on invested capital (ROIC) is 11.92%.
| Return on Equity (ROE) | 19.38% |
| Return on Assets (ROA) | 6.95% |
| Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) | 11.92% |
| Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) | 14.90% |
| Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) | 5.95% |
| Revenue Per Employee | 295,891 |
| Profits Per Employee | 5,095 |
| Employee Count | 220,000 |
| Asset Turnover | 1.27 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.85 |
Taxes
In the past 12 months, George Weston has paid 1.33 billion in taxes.
| Income Tax | 1.33B |
| Effective Tax Rate | 35.34% |
Stock Price Statistics
The stock price has increased by +4.79% in the last 52 weeks. The beta is 0.53, so George Weston's price volatility has been lower than the market average.
| Beta (5Y) | 0.53 |
| 52-Week Price Change | +4.79% |
| 50-Day Moving Average | 96.95 |
| 200-Day Moving Average | 93.63 |
| Relative Strength Index (RSI) | 50.45 |
| Average Volume (20 Days) | 389,473 |
Short Selling Information
The latest short interest is 311,882, so 0.24% of the outstanding shares have been sold short.
| Short Interest | 311,882 |
| Short Previous Month | 272,482 |
| Short % of Shares Out | 0.24% |
| Short % of Float | 0.52% |
| Short Ratio (days to cover) | n/a |
Income Statement
In the last 12 months, George Weston had revenue of CAD 65.10 billion and earned 1.12 billion in profits. Earnings per share was 2.88.
| Revenue | 65.10B |
| Gross Profit | 20.81B |
| Operating Income | 5.69B |
| Pretax Income | 3.75B |
| Net Income | 1.12B |
| EBITDA | 6.83B |
| EBIT | 5.69B |
| Earnings Per Share (EPS) | 2.88 |
Balance Sheet
The company has 1.24 billion in cash and 20.04 billion in debt, with a net cash position of -18.80 billion or -50.05 per share.
| Cash & Cash Equivalents | 1.24B |
| Total Debt | 20.04B |
| Net Cash | -18.80B |
| Net Cash Per Share | -50.05 |
| Equity (Book Value) | 12.25B |
| Book Value Per Share | 10.76 |
| Working Capital | 1.58B |
Cash Flow
In the last 12 months, operating cash flow was 6.85 billion and capital expenditures -2.12 billion, giving a free cash flow of 4.73 billion.
| Operating Cash Flow | 6.85B |
| Capital Expenditures | -2.12B |
| Depreciation & Amortization | 1.15B |
| Net Borrowing | -358.00M |
| Free Cash Flow | 4.73B |
| FCF Per Share | 12.58 |
Margins
Gross margin is 31.97%, with operating and profit margins of 8.74% and 1.79%.
| Gross Margin | 31.97% |
| Operating Margin | 8.74% |
| Pretax Margin | 5.76% |
| Profit Margin | 1.79% |
| EBITDA Margin | 10.50% |
| EBIT Margin | 8.74% |
| FCF Margin | 7.26% |
Dividends & Yields
This stock pays an annual dividend of 1.29, which amounts to a dividend yield of 1.33%.
| Dividend Per Share | 1.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.33% |
| Dividend Growth (YoY) | 8.73% |
| Years of Dividend Growth | 13 |
| Payout Ratio | 42.16% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.84% |
| Shareholder Yield | 4.17% |
| Earnings Yield | 3.09% |
| FCF Yield | 13.03% |
Fair Value
There are several formulas that can be used to estimate the intrinsic value of a stock.
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Analyst Forecast
The average price target for George Weston is 107.88, which is 10.87% higher than the current price. The consensus rating is "Buy".
| Price Target | 107.88 |
| Price Target Difference | 10.87% |
| Analyst Consensus | Buy |
| Analyst Count | 8 |
| Revenue Growth Forecast (3Y) | n/a |
| EPS Growth Forecast (3Y) | n/a |
Stock Splits
The last stock split was on August 19, 2025. It was a forward split with a ratio of 3.
| Last Split Date | Aug 19, 2025 |
| Split Type | Forward |
| Split Ratio | 3 |
Scores
George Weston has an Altman Z-Score of 2.3 and a Piotroski F-Score of 7. A Z-score under 3 suggests an increased risk of bankruptcy.
| Altman Z-Score | 2.3 |
| Piotroski F-Score | 7 |