(WN) George Weston - Ratings and Ratios

George Weston Limited (WN) is a diversified Canadian conglomerate with a strong presence in food retailing, drug retailing, and financial services. Operating through two primary segments—Loblaw Companies Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust (Choice Properties)—the company is a major player in Canadas retail and real estate sectors. Loblaw, the retail segment, operates over 2,400 stores across Canada, including corporate and franchise-owned grocery stores, pharmacies, and convenience stores. It also offers a wide range of financial services, including credit cards, banking products, and insurance brokerage services, under brands like PC Financial and Presidents Choice Bank. Choice Properties, the real estate segment, owns and manages a portfolio of over 750 properties, including retail spaces, industrial sites, and residential developments, with a focus on necessity-based tenants such as grocery stores, pharmacies, and logistics providers. The companys portfolio of brands includes Shoppers Drug Mart, Joe Fresh, no name, and PC Optimum, among others. Founded in 1882 and headquartered in Toronto, George Weston Limited is a subsidiary of Wittington Investments, Limited.

From a technical perspective, WN is currently trading at CAD 257.27, with a 20-day moving average of 244.07 and a 50-day moving average of 234.29. The stock has shown upward momentum, with the 20-day and 50-day moving averages both above the 200-day moving average of 222.99. The Average True Range (ATR) of 5.45 indicates moderate volatility. Based on these indicators, WN is expected to test resistance near CAD 270 in the next three months, with support likely at CAD 240. Volume remains steady, with a 20-day average of 154,450 shares traded.

Fundamentally, WN has a market capitalization of CAD 33,335 million, with a price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 26.25 and a forward P/E of 19.01, suggesting expectations of future earnings growth. The price-to-book (P/B) ratio of 6.14 reflects the markets confidence in the companys intangible assets and growth prospects. The price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 0.54 indicates undervaluation relative to its revenue. With a return on equity (RoE) of 21.77%, WN demonstrates strong profitability. Over the next three months, WN is expected to maintain its upward trajectory, supported by its diversified business model and strong financial performance.