Which has preferable earnings & valuation, WN or NWC?

George Weston has higher revenue and earnings than North West. North West is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than George Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio George Weston C$65.69B 0.59 C$648.55M C$2.55 40.40 North West C$2.62B 0.99 C$131.51M C$2.92 18.80

Do analysts prefer ATD.B or WN?

George Weston has a consensus target price of C$113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.68%. Given George Weston's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe George Weston is more favorable than Alimentation Couche-Tard. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Alimentation Couche-Tard 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 George Weston 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

Do analysts rate ATD.A or WN?

George Weston has a consensus target price of C$113.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.68%. Given George Weston's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe George Weston is more favorable than Alimentation Couche-Tard. Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score Alimentation Couche-Tard 0 Sell rating(s) 0 Hold rating(s) 0 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 0.00 George Weston 0 Sell rating(s) 1 Hold rating(s) 3 Buy rating(s) 0 Strong Buy rating(s) 2.75

George Weston (WN) Competitors

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WN vs. NWC, L, ATD, ATD.B, and ATD.A

Should you buy George Weston stock or one of its competitors? George Weston's main competitors and comparable companies include North West (NWC), Loblaw Companies (L), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD), Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.B), and Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD.A). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "consumer staples distribution & retail" industry.

How does George Weston compare to North West?

George Weston (TSE:WN) and North West (TSE:NWC) are both consumer staples companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, media sentiment, risk, dividends, profitability, analyst recommendations, earnings and valuation.

13.6% of George Weston shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 46.3% of North West shares are owned by institutional investors. 59.4% of George Weston shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of North West shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

George Weston presently has a consensus price target of C$113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.68%. North West has a consensus price target of C$60.67, suggesting a potential upside of 10.52%. Given North West's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe North West is more favorable than George Weston.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
George Weston	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
North West	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	3.25

North West has a net margin of 5.40% compared to George Weston's net margin of 1.59%. George Weston's return on equity of 20.42% beat North West's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
George Weston	1.59%	20.42%	5.75%
North West	5.40%	17.50%	8.69%

In the previous week, George Weston's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat North West's score of 0.34 indicating that George Weston is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
George Weston	Positive
North West	Neutral

George Weston has a beta of 0.224751, meaning that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, North West has a beta of 0.058488, meaning that its share price is 94% less volatile than the broader market.

George Weston pays an annual dividend of C$1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. North West pays an annual dividend of C$1.64 per share and has a dividend yield of 3.0%. George Weston pays out 47.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. North West pays out 56.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

George Weston has higher revenue and earnings than North West. North West is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than George Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
George Weston	C$65.69B	0.59	C$648.55M	C$2.55	40.40
North West	C$2.62B	0.99	C$131.51M	C$2.92	18.80

Summary

North West beats George Weston on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does George Weston compare to Loblaw Companies?

Loblaw Companies (TSE:L) and George Weston (TSE:WN) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their profitability, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, risk, valuation, earnings, dividends and media sentiment.

Loblaw Companies has a net margin of 4.32% compared to George Weston's net margin of 1.59%. Loblaw Companies' return on equity of 25.25% beat George Weston's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Loblaw Companies	4.32%	25.25%	5.89%
George Weston	1.59%	20.42%	5.75%

In the previous week, Loblaw Companies had 1 more articles in the media than George Weston. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Loblaw Companies and 0 mentions for George Weston. George Weston's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Loblaw Companies' score of 0.25 indicating that George Weston is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Loblaw Companies	Neutral
George Weston	Positive

Loblaw Companies has higher earnings, but lower revenue than George Weston. Loblaw Companies is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than George Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Loblaw Companies	C$65.07B	1.14	C$2.23B	C$2.36	27.09
George Weston	C$65.69B	0.59	C$648.55M	C$2.55	40.40

20.0% of Loblaw Companies shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of George Weston shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.8% of Loblaw Companies shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 59.4% of George Weston shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

Loblaw Companies presently has a consensus price target of C$71.44, suggesting a potential upside of 11.75%. George Weston has a consensus price target of C$113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.68%. Given Loblaw Companies' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Loblaw Companies is more favorable than George Weston.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Loblaw Companies	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.88
George Weston	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Loblaw Companies has a beta of 0.024675, suggesting that its share price is 98% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, George Weston has a beta of 0.224751, suggesting that its share price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Loblaw Companies pays an annual dividend of C$0.58 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.9%. George Weston pays an annual dividend of C$1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Loblaw Companies pays out 24.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. George Weston pays out 47.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Summary

Loblaw Companies beats George Weston on 12 of the 19 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does George Weston compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD) and George Weston (TSE:WN) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their valuation, risk, earnings, dividends, media sentiment, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership and profitability.

Alimentation Couche-Tard pays an annual dividend of C$0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.8%. George Weston pays an annual dividend of C$1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Alimentation Couche-Tard pays out 17.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. George Weston pays out 47.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

34.6% of Alimentation Couche-Tard shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 13.6% of George Weston shares are held by institutional investors. 18.7% of Alimentation Couche-Tard shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 59.4% of George Weston shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Alimentation Couche-Tard currently has a consensus price target of C$99.73, indicating a potential upside of 26.82%. George Weston has a consensus price target of C$113.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.68%. Given Alimentation Couche-Tard's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe Alimentation Couche-Tard is more favorable than George Weston.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alimentation Couche-Tard	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	11 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.92
George Weston	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

In the previous week, George Weston's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's score of 0.51 indicating that George Weston is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Alimentation Couche-Tard	Positive
George Weston	Positive

Alimentation Couche-Tard has a net margin of 3.95% compared to George Weston's net margin of 1.59%. George Weston's return on equity of 20.42% beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alimentation Couche-Tard	3.95%	19.91%	7.00%
George Weston	1.59%	20.42%	5.75%

Alimentation Couche-Tard has higher revenue and earnings than George Weston. Alimentation Couche-Tard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than George Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alimentation Couche-Tard	C$80.86B	0.89	C$1.79B	C$3.44	22.86
George Weston	C$65.69B	0.59	C$648.55M	C$2.55	40.40

Alimentation Couche-Tard has a beta of 0.77185, suggesting that its stock price is 23% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, George Weston has a beta of 0.224751, suggesting that its stock price is 78% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Alimentation Couche-Tard beats George Weston on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does George Weston compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD.B) and George Weston (TSE:WN) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better stock? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, earnings and profitability.

13.6% of George Weston shares are held by institutional investors. 59.4% of George Weston shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

George Weston has a consensus target price of C$113.00, suggesting a potential upside of 9.68%. Given George Weston's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe George Weston is more favorable than Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alimentation Couche-Tard	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
George Weston	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Alimentation Couche-Tard pays an annual dividend of C$0.28 per share. George Weston pays an annual dividend of C$1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Alimentation Couche-Tard pays out 8.9% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. George Weston pays out 47.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Alimentation Couche-Tard has higher earnings, but lower revenue than George Weston. Alimentation Couche-Tard is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than George Weston, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alimentation Couche-Tard	C$53.19B	0.00	C$3.30B	C$3.10	N/A
George Weston	C$65.69B	0.59	C$648.55M	C$2.55	40.40

In the previous week, George Weston's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's score of 0.00 indicating that George Weston is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Alimentation Couche-Tard	Neutral
George Weston	Positive

George Weston has a net margin of 1.59% compared to Alimentation Couche-Tard's net margin of 0.00%. George Weston's return on equity of 20.42% beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alimentation Couche-Tard	N/A	N/A	N/A
George Weston	1.59%	20.42%	5.75%

Summary

George Weston beats Alimentation Couche-Tard on 12 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does George Weston compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Alimentation Couche-Tard (TSE:ATD.A) and George Weston (TSE:WN) are both large-cap consumer staples companies, but which is the better investment? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, valuation, analyst recommendations, dividends, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

George Weston has a consensus target price of C$113.00, indicating a potential upside of 9.68%. Given George Weston's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe George Weston is more favorable than Alimentation Couche-Tard.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Alimentation Couche-Tard	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	0.00
George Weston	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Alimentation Couche-Tard	C$53.19B	0.00	C$3.30B	C$3.10	N/A
George Weston	C$65.69B	0.59	C$648.55M	C$2.55	40.40

In the previous week, Alimentation Couche-Tard had 4 more articles in the media than George Weston. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Alimentation Couche-Tard and 0 mentions for George Weston. George Weston's average media sentiment score of 1.05 beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's score of 0.55 indicating that George Weston is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Alimentation Couche-Tard	Positive
George Weston	Positive

Alimentation Couche-Tard pays an annual dividend of C$0.26 per share. George Weston pays an annual dividend of C$1.22 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.2%. Alimentation Couche-Tard pays out 8.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. George Weston pays out 47.7% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

George Weston has a net margin of 1.59% compared to Alimentation Couche-Tard's net margin of 0.00%. George Weston's return on equity of 20.42% beat Alimentation Couche-Tard's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Alimentation Couche-Tard	N/A	N/A	N/A
George Weston	1.59%	20.42%	5.75%

Summary

George Weston beats Alimentation Couche-Tard on 12 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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Metric	George Weston	Consumer Staples Distribution & Retail Industry	Consumer Staples Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$38.91B	C$27.74B	C$16.07B	C$12.72B
Dividend Yield	1.27%	3.31%	3.29%	6.34%
P/E Ratio	40.78	14.74	12.45	38.35
Price / Sales	0.59	8.63	264,297.16	8.68
Price / Cash	9.15	42.60	57.21	82.29
Price / Book	3.23	4.11	4.36	4.44
Net Income	C$648.55M	C$903.92M	C$844.17M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	3.47%	2.39%	0.78%	0.69%
1 Month Performance	2.08%	1.52%	-2.60%	-1.38%
1 Year Performance	19.91%	-4.26%	9.28%	15.18%

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WN George Weston	1.5439 of 5 stars	C$103.99 +2.8%	C$113.00 +8.7%	+20.0%	C$38.91B	C$65.69B	40.78	220,000	Positive News Gap Up
NWC North West	1.7274 of 5 stars	C$54.13 +0.6%	C$60.67 +12.1%	+20.5%	C$2.56B	C$2.62B	18.54	7,001
L Loblaw Companies	2.7868 of 5 stars	C$61.41 -0.6%	C$71.44 +16.3%	+13.2%	C$70.97B	C$65.07B	26.02	12,000
ATD Alimentation Couche-Tard	3.8438 of 5 stars	C$77.16 +0.0%	C$99.73 +29.3%	+7.5%	C$70.83B	C$80.86B	22.43	145,000
ATD.B Alimentation Couche-Tard	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	C$52.83B	C$53.19B	16.01	130,000

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George Weston (WN) Competitors

WN vs. NWC, L, ATD, ATD.B, and ATD.A

How does George Weston compare to North West?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in WN or NWC?

Do analysts rate WN or NWC?

Is WN or NWC more profitable?

Does the media refer more to WN or NWC?

Which has more volatility & risk, WN or NWC?

Is WN or NWC a better dividend stock?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, WN or NWC?

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How does George Weston compare to Loblaw Companies?

Is L or WN more profitable?

Does the media prefer L or WN?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, L or WN?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in L or WN?

Do analysts recommend L or WN?

Which has more volatility and risk, L or WN?

Is L or WN a better dividend stock?

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How does George Weston compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Is ATD or WN a better dividend stock?

Do insiders and institutionals have more ownership in ATD or WN?

Do analysts prefer ATD or WN?

Does the media prefer ATD or WN?

Is ATD or WN more profitable?

Which has better valuation and earnings, ATD or WN?

Which has more volatility & risk, ATD or WN?

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How does George Weston compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in ATD.B or WN?

Do analysts prefer ATD.B or WN?

Is ATD.B or WN a better dividend stock?

Which has stronger valuation & earnings, ATD.B or WN?

Does the media refer more to ATD.B or WN?

Is ATD.B or WN more profitable?

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How does George Weston compare to Alimentation Couche-Tard?

Do analysts rate ATD.A or WN?

Which has higher earnings & valuation, ATD.A or WN?

Does the media favor ATD.A or WN?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in ATD.A or WN?

Is ATD.A or WN a better dividend stock?

Is ATD.A or WN more profitable?

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