WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WFG - CA9528451052 - Common Stock
97.46 CAD
+1.19 (+1.24%)
WFG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. No worries on liquidiy or solvency for WFG as it has an excellent financial health rating, but there are worries on the profitability. WFG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year WFG has reported negative net income.
- In the past year WFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years WFG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- WFG had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- WFG's Return On Assets of -2.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WFG outperforms 41.67% of its industry peers.
- WFG's Return On Equity of -3.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WFG outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.89% | ||
| ROE | -3.74% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.99%
ROA(5y)12.01%
ROE(3y)7.85%
ROE(5y)17.08%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- WFG's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- WFG has a better Gross Margin (25.57%) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WFG has grown nicely.
- WFG does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.57% |
OM growth 3Y-63.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.87%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
2. Health
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
- Compared to 5 years ago, WFG has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, WFG has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.11 indicates that WFG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.11, WFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- WFG has a debt to FCF ratio of 26.92. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as WFG would need 26.92 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 26.92, WFG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that WFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
- WFG has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.05) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
- WFG has a Current Ratio of 2.39. This indicates that WFG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of WFG (2.39) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
- WFG has a Quick Ratio of 1.32. This is a normal value and indicates that WFG is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- WFG has a better Quick ratio (1.32) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- WFG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -167.74%.
- The Revenue has decreased by -9.23% in the past year.
- WFG shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.92% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-167.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-155.34%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.27%
Revenue growth 5Y10.92%
Sales Q2Q%-9.05%
3.2 Future
- WFG is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 118.65% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.70% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-2393.2%
EPS Next 2Y-77.79%
EPS Next 3Y219.3%
EPS Next 5Y118.65%
Revenue Next Year-10.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%
3.3 Evolution
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- WFG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WFG. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WFG.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WFG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 458.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 219.30% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-77.79%
EPS Next 3Y219.3%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%, WFG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- WFG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.49.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, WFG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of WFG grows each year by 15.82%, which is quite nice.
- 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)15.82%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- WFG has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
- WFG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-41.13%
EPS Next 2Y-77.79%
EPS Next 3Y219.3%
TSX:WFG (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
97.46
+1.19 (+1.24%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)10-22 2025-10-22/amc
Earnings (Next)02-10 2026-02-10/amc
Inst Owners57.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.64B
Revenue(TTM)5.70B
Net Income(TTM)-248.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target88.19 (-9.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.92% |
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
DP-41.13%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-132.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-146.07%
Max EPS beat(2)-118.82%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-183.91%
Min EPS beat(4)-441.37%
Max EPS beat(4)-29.39%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-119.87%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)-167.1%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-122.06%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.51%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.67%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.15%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.04%
PT rev (1m)-7.94%
PT rev (3m)-10.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-379.65%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-512.87%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.84%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.86%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.96 | ||
| P/FCF | 458.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.83 | ||
| P/tB | 1.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.32 |
EPS(TTM)-4.61
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY0.22%
OCF(TTM)7.82
OCFY8.02%
SpS101.1
BVpS117.41
TBVpS73.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.89% | ||
| ROE | -3.74% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 25.57% | ||
| FCFM | 0.21% |
ROA(3y)5.99%
ROA(5y)12.01%
ROE(3y)7.85%
ROE(5y)17.08%
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 3Y-63.89%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-18.87%
GM growth 5Y3.49%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.66
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.74% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 153.13% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.11 |
F-Score4
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)85.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)6.73%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.07%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-167.74%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-155.34%
EPS Next Y-2393.2%
EPS Next 2Y-77.79%
EPS Next 3Y219.3%
EPS Next 5Y118.65%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-9.23%
Revenue growth 3Y-16.27%
Revenue growth 5Y10.92%
Sales Q2Q%-9.05%
Revenue Next Year-10.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.13%
Revenue Next 3Y2.2%
Revenue Next 5Y2.7%
EBIT growth 1Y-580.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-69.77%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year1.13%
EBIT Next 3Y123.2%
EBIT Next 5Y73.84%
FCF growth 1Y-88.78%
FCF growth 3Y-60.93%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-23.44%
OCF growth 3Y-42.91%
OCF growth 5Y50.12%
WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD / WFG.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for WFG stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WFG.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD?
WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for WFG stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) is expected to decline by -2393.2% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WFG stock?
The dividend rating of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -41.13%.