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North West Company (NWC.TO)

51.09

-0.36 (0.70%)

as of Jul 21, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.

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Jul 21, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 3 opinions in the last 12 months.

North West Company (NWC) has gained attention for its defensive profile and stability within the retail space, making it an attractive option for investors looking for relative safety. Despite its relatively small size, the company has demonstrated a strong performance trajectory over the years. Although it experienced a dividend cut a couple of years ago due to lease issues, the situation has been rectified, and the stock is back on track, providing a stable income for shareholders. Recent insights suggest that, after a significant run, NWC is currently consolidating its gains and trading at approximately its five-year average on forward earnings multiples. Experts are optimistic about its earnings growth prospects in the long term, recommending a gradual accumulation of shares at the current valuation.

Consensus

Positive

Valuation

Fair Value

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 22/09. Up 28.8%.) Operates general merchandise/foods stores in the far north. Extremely well run. Now a Hold.

PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Oct 16/09. Up 25.84%.) Still likes but sold his holdings. May put it back on again.

HOLD

It is a significant holding for him. People are looking for safety. They dominate communities where their stores are. Yield is not too bad. Suspects distribution will be tax adjusted. Well run company. They have franchise area for Giant Tiger. If it goes a few more dollars, they will be tempted to take profits.

TOP PICK

Northern community stores. There is a young, fast-growing population as well as new energy/Mining projects. 7.14% distribution will be cut in the 25% range.

TOP PICK

Retail facilities in the far north where they tend to be the only player in town. Also own Giant Tiger chain. Will convert to a corporation in early 2011 so they pay out could be adjusted at that time. 7.7% yield. Defensive play.

BUY

Northern community stores. One of the original trusts. Have a very good business model. Good company at a good price.

TOP PICK

Value investors favour this. Outlets in rural and urban settings. In far north are the only game in town. Strong management and will be able to go through conversion, maintaining something close to the distribution. Insulated in retail world.

TOP PICK

Very boring, steady Eddie kind of company paying 8%. About 200 general merchandise stores in Northern Ontario. Relatively immune to significant downfalls.

TOP PICK

A leading food/staple goods retailer in northern or remote communities in Canada and Alaska. Recently did an acquisition in the Caribbean. They tend to be the only retailer in a community so it tends to be defensive. Well positioned.

TOP PICK

Leading retailer of food and everyday products and services to the northern communities. Also have some operations in the Caribbean. Very defensive because they are the only provider. Strong management. Conservative balance sheet.

BUY ON WEAKNESS

Focused on retail to northern and remote communities. Recession resistant. Made an acquisition of a similar company in the Caribbean, which is working out quite well. Near-term there could be softness in their quarter over quarter numbers because of the Indian residential schools settlement check last year. Outlook is quite good.

BUY

Operate the Giant Tiger and Cost-U-Less (?) Stores in northern Canada and Alaska. Prospects in the immediate term look pretty good. Good price.

BUY

One of the largest operators of Giant Tiger stores in Northern Canada so it is like the Wal-Mart of the North. Won't be affected by a cyclical downturn. Very cheap.

HOLD

Very good model for an income trust. They are often the only store available for long distances in the far north. Cash flow tends to be fairly steady. Influenced by the level of consumer spending. With the current outlook for a slowdown, the price has dropped.

HOLD

Very high-quality company. They are the leading retailer of food and everyday products and services in northern Canada and Alaska. Stable business. Conservative management team. Not cheap.

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