WSP:CA:TSX-WSP Global Inc.

EQUITY | Engineering & Construction | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 72.6

Change

+1.11 (+1.55)%

Market Cap

CAD 4.85B

Volume

0.22M

Analyst Target

CAD 77.29
Analyst Rating

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About

WSP Global Inc is a professional services firm, working with governments, businesses, architects & planners & providing solutions. It operates in different market sectors: property & buildings, transportation & infrastructure, industry & resources.

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ETFs Containing WSP:CA

CIF MFS Intermediate High Inc.. 0.00 % 1.56 %

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USD 0.34B
DXM 0.00 % 1.50 %

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FXM.A:CA 0.00 % 1.52 %

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Market Performance

  Market Performance vs. Industry/Classification (Engineering & Construction) Market Performance vs. Exchange (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
YTD  
Capital Gain 23.74% 73% C 89% A-
Dividend Return N/A N/A N/A N/A F
Total Return 23.74% 73% C 89% A-
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 20.96% 82% B 93% A
Dividend Return 2.50% 57% F 30% F
Total Return 23.46% 82% B 93% A
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 103.82% 80% B- 93% A
Dividend Return 21.06% 71% C- 64% D
Total Return 124.87% 80% B- 94% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 17.43% 82% B 91% A-
Dividend Return 20.93% 82% B 91% A-
Total Return 3.51% 71% C- 60% D-
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 14.67% 82% B 48% F
Risk Adjusted Return 142.71% 100% F 96% N/A
Market Capitalization 4.85B 100% F 97% N/A

Key Financial Ratios

  Ratio vs. Industry/Classification (Engineering & Construction) Ratio vs. Market (Toronto Stock Exchange)
  Value Sector Median Percentile Rank Grade Market Median Percentile Rank Grade
Market Value  
Price / Earning Ratio 31.30 18% 11%
Price/Book Ratio 2.43 55% 21%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 2.84 55% 23%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 13.91 45% 23%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 7.91% 82% 56%
Return on Invested Capital 11.06% 73% 69%
Return on Assets 3.57% 82% 70%
Debt to Equity Ratio 40.00% 64% 59%

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Analyst Rating

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This is a composite scorecard based on the application of evaluation criteria deemed most important by analysts. This is not a buy or sell recommendation.

What to like:
Superior risk adjusted returns

This stock has performed well, on a risk adjusted basis, compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile.

Superior return on assets

The company management has delivered better return on assets in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

Superior return on equity

The company management has delivered better return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters than its peers, placing it in the top quartile.

High dividend returns

The stock has outperformed its sector peers on average annual dividend returns basis in the past 5 years (for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. This can be a good buy, especially if it is outperforming on total return basis , for investors seeking high income yields.

Low volatility

The stock’s annual returns have been stable and consistent compared to its sector peers(for a hold period of at least 12 months) and is in the top quartile. Although stability is good, also keep in mind it can limit returns.

High market capitalization

This is one of the largest entities in its sector and is among the top quartile. Such companies tend to be more stable.

Positive cash flow

The company had positive total cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Positive free cash flow

The company had positive total free cash flow in the most recent four quarters.

Superior Earnings Growth

This stock has shown top quartile earnings growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

Superior Revenue Growth

This stock has shown top quartile revenue growth in the previous 5 years compared to its sector.

What to not like:
Overpriced compared to earnings

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to earning basis and is above the sector median.

Overpriced on free cash flow basis

The stock is trading high compared to its peers on a price to free cash flow basis. It is priced above the median for its sectors. Proceed with caution if you are considering to buy.