North West Valuation

NWC Stock  CAD 53.02  0.12  0.23%   
At this time, the firm appears to be overvalued. North West secures a last-minute Real Value of C$48.13 per share. The latest price of the firm is C$53.02. Our model forecasts the value of North West from analyzing the firm fundamentals such as Profit Margin of 0.05 %, return on equity of 0.2, and Current Valuation of 2.91 B as well as examining its technical indicators and probability of bankruptcy. Key fundamental drivers impacting North West's valuation include:
Price Book
3.5643
Enterprise Value
2.9 B
Enterprise Value Ebitda
9.2655
Price Sales
1.0056
Forward PE
14.6413
Overvalued
Today
53.02
Please note that North West's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. Calculation of the real value of North West is based on 3 months time horizon. Increasing North West's time horizon generally increases the accuracy of value calculation and significantly improves the predictive power of the methodology used.
Since North West is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of North Stock. However, North West's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  53.02 Real  48.13 Hype  53.14 Naive  52.41
The intrinsic value of North West's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence North West's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
48.13
Real Value
58.45
Upside
Estimating the potential upside or downside of North West helps investors to forecast how North stock's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of North West more accurately as focusing exclusively on North West's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
Earnings
Estimates (0)
LowProjectedHigh
0.850.850.86
Details
Hype
Prediction
LowEstimatedHigh
51.7253.1454.56
Details
Potential
Annual Dividend
LowForecastedHigh
1.001.031.06
Details
Traditionally, analysts and sophisticated investors use multiple methods for valuing a cash-flow-generating entity or its stock. For example, some money managers use North West's intrinsic value based on its ongoing forecasts of North West's financial statements. In contrast, other private, professional wealth advisors use a multiplier approach by looking to relative value analysis against North West's closest peers.

North West Cash

27.25 Million

North Valuation Trend

Knowing North West's actual value is paramount for traders when making sound investment determinations. Using both North West's enterprise value as well as its market capitalization is the best way to estimate the value of the company and is usually enough for investors to make market timing decisions.

North West Total Value Analysis

North West is now forecasted to have takeover price of 2.91 B with market capitalization of 2.54 B, debt of 405.47 M, and cash on hands of 73.47 M. Please note that takeover price may be misleading and is a subject to mistakes in financial statements. We encourage investors to thoroughly investigate all of the North West fundamentals before making investing decisions based on enterprise value of the company
  Takeover PriceMarket CapDebt ObligationsCash
2.91 B
2.54 B
405.47 M
73.47 M

North West Investor Information

About 36.0% of the company shares are owned by institutional investors. The book value of North West was now reported as 15.01. The company has Price/Earnings To Growth (PEG) ratio of 1.95. North West last dividend was issued on the 27th of September 2024. The entity had 3:1 split on the 18th of September 2006. Based on the key indicators related to North West's liquidity, profitability, solvency, and operating efficiency, North West is not in a good financial situation at the moment. It has a very high risk of going through financial straits in December.
Current ValueLast YearChange From Last Year 10 Year Trend
Operating Profit Margin0.05420.0793
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Total Cash From Operating Activities110.5 M216 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile
Operating Income99.1 M195.9 M
Way Down
Slightly volatile

North West Asset Utilization

The asset utilization indicator refers to the revenue earned for every dollar of assets a company currently reports. North West has an asset utilization ratio of 177.05 percent. This suggests that the Company is making C$1.77 for each dollar of assets. An increasing asset utilization means that North West is more efficient with each dollar of assets it utilizes for everyday operations.
 
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North West Ownership Allocation

North West maintains a total of 47.76 Million outstanding shares. 30% of North West outstanding shares are owned by institutional investors. Institutional investors are typically referred to investors that purchase positions in a given stock to benefit from reduced commissions. Consequently, institutional investors are subject to different rules and regulations than regular investors. Please look out for any change in current institutional holding as this could mean something significant has changed at the company or is about to change. Please note that no matter how many assets the company has, if the real value of the firm is less than the current market value, you may not be able to make money on it.

North West Profitability Analysis

The company reported the revenue of 2.47 B. Net Income was 129.39 M with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 737.75 M.

North West Past Distributions to stockholders

About North West Valuation

We use absolute and relative valuation methodologies to arrive at the intrinsic value of North West. In general, an absolute valuation paradigm, as applied to this company, attempts to find the value of North West based exclusively on its fundamental and basic technical indicators. By analyzing North West's financials, quarterly and monthly indicators, and their related drivers, we attempt to find the most accurate representation of North West's intrinsic value. As compared to an absolute model, our relative valuation model uses a comparative analysis of North West. We calculate exposure to North West's market risk, different technical and fundamental indicators, and relevant financial multiples and ratios and then compare them to those of North West's related companies.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Gross Profit704.1 M739.4 M
Pretax Profit Margin 0.07  0.04 
Operating Profit Margin 0.08  0.05 
Net Profit Margin 0.05  0.03 
Gross Profit Margin 0.28  0.14 

North West Quarterly Retained Earnings

490.18 Million

Other Information on Investing in North Stock

North West financial ratios help investors to determine whether North Stock is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in North with respect to the benefits of owning North West security.