WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:WFG • CA9528451052
Current stock price
84.88 CAD
-1.12 (-1.3%)
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This WFG.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. WFG.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- WFG had negative earnings in the past year.
- In the past year WFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: WFG reported negative net income in multiple years.
- WFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WFG has a Return On Assets (-12.30%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- WFG has a Return On Equity of -16.02%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WFG outperforms 54.55% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.3% | ||
| ROE | -16.02% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-4.71%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)-6.13%
ROE(5y)9.2%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Gross Margin of WFG (23.41%) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WFG has declined.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for WFG so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 23.41% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-20.74%
GM growth 5Y-8.86%
2. WFG.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- WFG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WFG has less shares outstanding
- WFG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for WFG is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- WFG has an Altman-Z score of 2.95. This is not the best score and indicates that WFG is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of WFG (2.95) is better than 90.91% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that WFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of WFG (0.06) is better than 81.82% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that WFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.13, WFG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.82% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of WFG (0.86) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 |
3. WFG.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for WFG have decreased strongly by -10614.29% in the last year.
- WFG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -11.53%.
- Measured over the past years, WFG shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.60% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10614.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-621.74%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.6%
Sales Q2Q%-8.57%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.66% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.42% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y85.65%
EPS Next 2Y49.38%
EPS Next 3Y38.12%
EPS Next 5Y21.66%
Revenue Next Year2.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.42%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. WFG.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WFG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 22.09, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of WFG.
- WFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. WFG is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WFG to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say WFG is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 60.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 38.12% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.38%
EPS Next 3Y38.12%
5. WFG.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.10%, WFG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- WFG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.76.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, WFG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of WFG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 16.42%!
- WFG has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- WFG has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.42%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years15
5.3 Sustainability
- WFG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- The dividend of WFG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-10.78%
EPS Next 2Y49.38%
EPS Next 3Y38.12%
WFG.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:WFG (5/1/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
84.88
-1.12 (-1.3%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Industry Strength22.05
Industry Growth22.39
Earnings (Last)04-29 2026-04-29/amc
Earnings (Next)07-21 2026-07-21
Inst Owners57.67%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.65B
Revenue(TTM)5.46B
Net Income(TTM)-937.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target90.06 (6.1%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.1% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.42%
DP-10.78%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date03-13 2026-03-13 (0.32)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-189.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-260.34%
Max EPS beat(2)-118.82%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-138.65%
Min EPS beat(4)-260.34%
Max EPS beat(4)-29.39%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-112.84%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-138.12%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-137.84%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-7.89%
Min Revenue beat(2)-9.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)-6.51%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-6.67%
Min Revenue beat(4)-9.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)-4.67%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.24%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.47%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)-1.76%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-49.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)-41.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-206.21%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.26%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.98%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.89 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 50.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 1.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 60.79 |
EPS(TTM)-20.5
EYN/A
EPS(NY)3.84
Fwd EY4.53%
FCF(TTM)-5.5
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.68
OCFY1.97%
SpS95.36
BVpS102.1
TBVpS66.12
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number0 (-100%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -12.3% | ||
| ROE | -16.02% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 23.41% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-4.71%
ROA(5y)6.78%
ROE(3y)-6.13%
ROE(5y)9.2%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-20.74%
GM growth 5Y-8.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.95 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.55% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 117.07% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.95 |
F-Score5
WACC7.98%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)84.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)88.43%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.6%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.75%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10614.29%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-621.74%
EPS Next Y85.65%
EPS Next 2Y49.38%
EPS Next 3Y38.12%
EPS Next 5Y21.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.53%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.6%
Sales Q2Q%-8.57%
Revenue Next Year2.91%
Revenue Next 2Y6.52%
Revenue Next 3Y5.73%
Revenue Next 5Y5.42%
EBIT growth 1Y-527.78%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year171.95%
EBIT Next 3Y68.76%
EBIT Next 5Y39.15%
FCF growth 1Y-281.03%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-85.48%
OCF growth 3Y-64.83%
OCF growth 5Y-36.98%
WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD / WFG.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WFG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WFG.CA.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of WFG stock?
WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
How financially healthy is WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD?
The financial health rating of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) is 5 / 10.