WSP:CA:TSX-WSP Global Inc. (CAD)

EQUITY | Engineering & Construction | Toronto Stock Exchange

Last Closing

CAD 229.78

Change

+0.83 (+0.36)%

Market Cap

CAD 4.85B

Volume

0.12M

Analyst Target

CAD 97.23
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 %

+0.01 (+0%)

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 23.71% 29% F 92% A
Dividend Return 0.20% 40% F 5% F
Total Return 23.91% 29% F 92% A
Trailing 12 Months  
Capital Gain 35.12% 50% F 89% A-
Dividend Return 1.10% 20% F 21% F
Total Return 36.23% 50% F 88% B+
Trailing 5 Years  
Capital Gain 214.64% 80% B- 93% A
Dividend Return 9.76% 25% F 52% F
Total Return 224.39% 80% B- 93% A
Average Annual (5 Year Horizon)  
Capital Gain 26.44% 83% B 90% A-
Dividend Return 27.68% 83% B 90% A-
Total Return 1.23% 40% F 39% F
Risk Return Profile  
Volatility (Standard Deviation) 26.73% 67% D+ 35% F
Risk Adjusted Return 103.53% 83% B 99% N/A
Market Capitalization 4.85B 100% F 94% 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 43% 10%
Price/Book Ratio 4.37 67% 14%
Price / Cash Flow Ratio 28.07 14% 7%
Price/Free Cash Flow Ratio 17.92 17% 13%
Management Effectiveness  
Return on Equity 8.96% 29% 58%
Return on Invested Capital 12.90% 57% 78%
Return on Assets 4.89% 67% 75%
Debt to Equity Ratio 48.32% 57% 53%

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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.

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.

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.

High Gross Profit to Asset Ratio

This stock is in the top quartile compared to its peers on Gross Profit to Asset Ratio. This is a popular measure among value investors for showing superior returns in the long run.

What to not like:
Poor return on equity

The company management has delivered below median return on equity in the most recent 4 quarters compared to its peers.

Overpriced on cashflow basis

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

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.

Below median total returns

The company has under performed its peers on annual average total returns in the past 5 years.

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.