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A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. (TSE:AW)
TSX:AW
AW Stock Chart & Stats
C$36.30
C$0.21(0.60%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$36.30
C$0.21(0.60%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$28.36 - C$40.44
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.29K
Average Volume (3M)7.66K
Market Cap
C$871.45M
Enterprise ValueC$1.78B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$982.00K
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$905.92M
Price to Earnings (P/E)16.4
Beta0.41
Next Earnings
May 07, 2026EPS Estimate
0.42Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield5.07%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.71
Shares Outstanding24,007,011
10 Day Avg. Volume7,901
30 Day Avg. Volume7,657
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.05
Price to Book (P/B)4.09
Price to Sales (P/S)3.08
P/FCF Ratio16.21
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$40.00Price Target Upside10.19% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering2
EPS Forecast (FY)2.29
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$301.20M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Free Cash Flow GenerationFCF near net income (C$55.9M, ~98% of net income) shows durable cash generation capacity. Strong FCF supports dividends, franchise support and debt servicing, giving management flexibility to invest in operations or restructure capital without relying solely on external financing.
Improving Profitability And ReturnsA sharp margin recovery to ~18.8% in 2025 indicates sustainable cost control and operating leverage in the model. Higher margins and improved operating profitability provide a durable buffer against sales volatility and support long-term return on equity and cash available to franchisees and corporate.
Blended Franchised/company-operated Model And BrandA mixed franchised and company-owned footprint creates diversified revenue: royalty/fee streams plus retail sales. The national brand, menu innovation and delivery participation underpin durable customer reach, enable asset-light growth through franchising, and reduce capital intensity for system expansion.
Bears Say
High Financial LeverageDebt-to-equity near 4.1x and C$906M of debt materially elevate refinancing and interest-rate risk. High leverage constrains strategic flexibility, raises fixed costs, and makes earnings/cash flow more sensitive to shocks, limiting the company's ability to invest organically or through M&A.
Two-year Revenue DeclineConsecutive top-line declines mean system sales and royalty growth are weakening. Persistent revenue shrinkage forces reliance on margin initiatives and cost cuts to sustain earnings, undermines franchise unit economics, and risks long-term growth if traffic and same-store sales do not recover.
Weaker Cash Conversion / Working-capital TimingOperating cash conversion at roughly half of net income points to working-capital or timing inefficiencies. Lower cash conversion raises dependence on external funding for capex, dividends and debt service, and magnifies the threat high leverage poses to liquidity during downturns or rising rates.
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. News
AW FAQ
What was A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. lowest stock price was C$28.36 and its highest was C$40.44 in the past 12 months.
What is A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s market cap?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s market cap is C$871.45M.
When is A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is May 07, 2026 which is in 52 days.
How were A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. released its earnings results on Mar 05, 2026. The company reported C$0.71 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of C$0.635 by C$0.075.
Is A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. pay dividends?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.48 which represents an annual dividend yield of 5.07%. See more information on A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. dividends here
What is A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s EPS estimate?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.42.
How many shares outstanding does A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. have?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. has 24,007,011 shares outstanding.
What happened to A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. reported an EPS of C$0.71 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of C$0.635. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 0.345%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:AW
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
0.99%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
27.32%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
2.50%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc.
A & W Food Services of Canada Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises quick service restaurants in Canada. The company offers burgers, chicken products, fries, onion rings, breakfast items, and kid's packs, as well as soft drinks and beer under the A&W brand name. It also offers its products online. A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. was founded in 1956 and is based in North Vancouver, Canada. It has additional locations in Canada.
AW Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$40.00
▲(10.19% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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