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Westaim (TSE:WED)
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Westaim (WED) Price & Analysis

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WED Stock Chart & Stats

C$22.45
-C$0.37(-1.63%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
C$22.45
-C$0.37(-1.63%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Balance Sheet StrengthExtremely low leverage and a strong equity base give Westaim durable financial flexibility. This buffer supports follow-on investments, cushions fair-value swings common to investment firms, preserves access to capital, and lowers default risk—benefits that matter over multiple quarters.
Improved Cash GenerationRecent meaningful improvement in OCF and FCF provides a more sustainable source of internal funding for investments, covers operating needs, and enables capital returns or strategic deployments without relying solely on exits. This strengthens long-term liquidity and decision-making.
Specialized Insurance-focused StrategyA focused mandate on insurance and financial-services platforms builds sector expertise and relationships that aid deal sourcing, underwriting insight, and operational support for investees. That specialization can create durable competitive advantages in origination and value creation.
Bears Say
Weak ProfitabilityDeep negative margins indicate the company is not converting revenues or investment returns into positive operating profits. Sustained operating losses erode retained capital and make it harder to compound shareholder value without a demonstrable and durable recovery in core investment performance.
Highly Volatile ResultsLarge year-to-year swings in earnings and cash flows reduce predictability of returns and complicate capital allocation. For an investment holding company, that volatility impairs strategic planning, increases financing and operational risk, and weakens confidence in recurring earnings power.
Earnings Tied To Fair-value And Exit TimingReliance on unrealized fair-value movements and the timing of exits creates inherent nonrecurrence in reported profits. This structural sensitivity makes underlying performance harder to assess, limits forecastability of returns, and can keep ROE and earnings volatile over multiple reporting periods.

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WED FAQ

What was Westaim’s price range in the past 12 months?
Westaim lowest stock price was C$20.00 and its highest was C$30.20 in the past 12 months.
    What is Westaim’s market cap?
    Westaim’s market cap is C$748.38M.
      When is Westaim’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Westaim’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 11 days.
        How were Westaim’s earnings last quarter?
        Westaim released its earnings results on May 14, 2026. The company reported -C$1.403 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -C$0.463 by -C$0.94.
          Is Westaim overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Westaim’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Westaim pay dividends?
            Westaim pays a Annually dividend of C$0.756 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Westaim dividends here
              What is Westaim’s EPS estimate?
              Westaim’s EPS estimate is -0.36.
                How many shares outstanding does Westaim have?
                Westaim has 33,261,234 shares outstanding.
                  What happened to Westaim’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                  Westaim reported an EPS of -C$1.403 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -C$0.463. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.774%.
                    Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Westaim?
                    Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:WED
                    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

                      Westaim Stock Smart Score

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                      Technicals

                      SMA
                      Negative
                      20 days / 200 days
                      Momentum
                      -4.42%
                      12-Months-Change

                      Fundamentals

                      Return on Equity
                      Trailing 12-Months
                      Asset Growth
                      61.87%
                      Trailing 12-Months

                      Company Description

                      Westaim

                      The Westaim Corporation is an investment company that provides long-term capital to businesses primarily in the global financial services industry. The company operates through two main businesses: Ceres Life, an annuity insurance company, and Arena, a global institutional asset manager focused on credit and asset-oriented investments.

                      Westaim (WED) Earnings & Revenues

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