WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WFG - CA9528451052 - Common Stock
82.47 CAD
-1.46 (-1.74%)
Overall WFG gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated WFG against 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. While WFG has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. WFG has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WFG had negative earnings in the past year.
WFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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 of -2.89%. This is comparable 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.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 25.57%, WFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
WFG's Gross Margin has improved 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 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
WFG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
WFG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
WFG has an Altman-Z score of 2.84. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.84, WFG belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WFG is 26.92, which is on the high side as it means it would take WFG, 26.92 years of fcf income to pay off 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.
WFG has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
WFG's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05 is amongst the best of the industry. WFG outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.84 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.62%
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.
WFG's Current ratio of 2.39 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WFG outperforms 66.67% 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.32, WFG belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.92% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 118.50% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
WFG is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y-1856.41%
EPS Next 2Y84.97%
EPS Next 3Y253.71%
EPS Next 5Y118.5%
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WFG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
WFG is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 228.57.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of WFG is on the same level as its industry peers.
WFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 228.57 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of WFG is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WFG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 383.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 253.71% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y84.97%
EPS Next 3Y253.71%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
WFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.31, WFG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, WFG has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
5.2 History
The dividend of WFG is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 15.82%!
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)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 2Y84.97%
EPS Next 3Y253.71%
TSX:WFG (11/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
82.47
-1.46 (-1.74%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners51.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.95%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.49B
Revenue(TTM)5.70B
Net Income(TTM)-248.00M
Analysts80
Price Target95.8 (16.16%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.76
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
DP-41.13%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
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)-445.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-1486.14%
Max EPS beat(4)-29.39%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-259.45%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-260.16%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-191.85%
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)-2.48%
PT rev (3m)-3.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-379.65%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3111.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-380.92%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2390.48%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 228.57 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 383.5 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.44 | ||
| P/B | 0.69 | ||
| P/tB | 1.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.2 |
EPS(TTM)-4.68
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY0.44%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY0.26%
OCF(TTM)7.9
OCFY9.58%
SpS102.2
BVpS118.69
TBVpS74.07
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 | 2.84 |
F-Score4
WACC7.62%
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-1856.41%
EPS Next 2Y84.97%
EPS Next 3Y253.71%
EPS Next 5Y118.5%
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 Year410.48%
EBIT Next 3Y135.05%
EBIT Next 5Y73.79%
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 ChartMill fundamental rating of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to WFG.CA.
What is the valuation status for WFG stock?
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.
What is the financial health of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) stock?
The financial health rating of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) is 7 / 10.