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.
- WFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In multiple years WFG reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- In the past 5 years WFG always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- WFG has a Return On Assets (-12.30%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- WFG has a Return On Equity (-16.02%) which is in line with 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.
- WFG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- 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.
- The number of shares outstanding for WFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for WFG has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, WFG has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.97 indicates that WFG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of WFG (2.97) 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 | 2.97 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.98%
2.3 Liquidity
- WFG has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that WFG is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- WFG has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is amongst the best in the industry. WFG outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.86 indicates that WFG may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- WFG has a Quick ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
| 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
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. WFG.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WFG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.09 indicates a rather expensive 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.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.36. WFG is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- WFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 61.57 |
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.
- WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 38.12% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y49.38%
EPS Next 3Y38.12%
5. WFG.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- WFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
- 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 1.82, WFG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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.
- WFG's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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)N/A N/A
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 Target91.67 (8%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend1.75
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)0%
PT rev (3m)3.95%
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)-0.3%
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 | 61.57 |
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 | 2.97 |
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD?
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.