WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

TSX:WFG • CA9528451052

88.59 CAD
-1.36 (-1.51%)
Last: Mar 6, 2026, 07:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

3

We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to WFG. WFG was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. The financial health of WFG is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WFG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
WFG.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWFG.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • WFG has a worse Return On Assets (-12.30%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of WFG (-16.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector 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
WFG.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWFG.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 -10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • The Gross Margin of WFG (23.41%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
  • WFG's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • WFG does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector 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%
WFG.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWFG.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40

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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.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, WFG has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for WFG is higher compared to a year ago.
WFG.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingWFG.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WFG.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWFG.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.05 indicates that WFG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 3.05, WFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • WFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.06, WFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.05
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.94%
WFG.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWFG.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 2B 4B 6B

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 83.33% 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.
  • WFG has a Quick ratio (0.86) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 0.86
WFG.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWFG.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. WFG.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • WFG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -6644.44%.
  • Looking at the last year, WFG shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.52% in the last year.
  • WFG shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.60% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6644.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1145.45%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.6%
Sales Q2Q%-17.08%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.97% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 5.79% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y95.31%
EPS Next 2Y55.8%
EPS Next 3Y37.53%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue Next Year4.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%

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 accelerating.
WFG.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesWFG.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
WFG.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesWFG.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 2025 2027 2029 2031 2033 0 10 -10 20

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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.
  • Also next year WFG is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
WFG.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWFG.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as WFG.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 64.53
WFG.CA Per share dataWFG.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80 100

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 37.53% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y55.8%
EPS Next 3Y37.53%

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5. WFG.CA Dividend Analysis

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 1.82, WFG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of WFG grows each year by 16.42%, which is quite nice.
  • WFG has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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 Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
WFG.CA Yearly Dividends per shareWFG.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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 2Y55.8%
EPS Next 3Y37.53%
WFG.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWFG.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 1B 2B

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WFG.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD

TSX:WFG (3/6/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

88.59

-1.36 (-1.51%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-11
Earnings (Next)04-20
Inst Owners57.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.94B
Revenue(TTM)5.46B
Net Income(TTM)-937.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target91.67 (3.48%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%
Yearly Dividend1.74
Dividend Growth(5Y)16.42%
DP-10.78%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date03-13
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)3.95%
PT rev (3m)-4.31%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-49.12%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-348.54%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-322.37%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)2.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.11%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.93
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 53.04
P/B 0.87
P/tB 1.34
EV/EBITDA 64.53
EPS(TTM)-16.54
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.78
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-5.48
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.67
OCFY1.89%
SpS95.05
BVpS101.77
TBVpS65.91
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.05
F-Score5
WACC7.94%
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)-6644.44%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1145.45%
EPS Next Y95.31%
EPS Next 2Y55.8%
EPS Next 3Y37.53%
EPS Next 5Y21.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.52%
Revenue growth 3Y-17.43%
Revenue growth 5Y4.6%
Sales Q2Q%-17.08%
Revenue Next Year4.95%
Revenue Next 2Y7.18%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
EBIT growth 1Y-527.78%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year176.05%
EBIT Next 3Y70.43%
EBIT Next 5Y39.65%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WFG stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to WFG.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 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 2 / 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 grow by 95.31% 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 -10.78%.