WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:WFG - CA9528451052 - Common Stock
92.36 CAD
+6.01 (+6.96%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to WFG. WFG was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. WFG scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. WFG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
WFG had negative earnings in the past year.
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
With a Return On Assets value of -2.89%, WFG perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 41.67% of the companies in the same industry.
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
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WFG has declined.
The Gross Margin of WFG (25.57%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WFG has grown nicely.
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 | 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.
The number of shares outstanding for WFG has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
WFG has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for WFG has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.92 indicates that WFG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
WFG's Altman-Z score of 2.92 is amongst the best of the industry. WFG outperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
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.
WFG has a Debt to FCF ratio of 26.92. This is in the better half of the industry: WFG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that WFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of WFG (0.05) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.05 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 26.92 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.92 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.68%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.39, WFG is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that WFG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WFG has a Quick ratio of 1.32. This is in the better half of the industry: WFG outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.39 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.32 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for WFG have decreased strongly by -167.74% in the last year.
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 118.65% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for WFG. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
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
WFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as WFG.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 435.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 219.30% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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 2.20%, WFG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WFG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.56.
WFG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of WFG grows each year by 15.82%, 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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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.
The dividend of WFG is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-41.13%
EPS Next 2Y-77.79%
EPS Next 3Y219.3%
TSX:WFG (1/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
92.36
+6.01 (+6.96%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners57.5%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.96%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.24B
Revenue(TTM)5.70B
Net Income(TTM)-248.00M
Analysts80
Price Target93.49 (1.22%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% |
Yearly Dividend1.71
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)-2.41%
PT rev (3m)-4.82%
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 | 0.92 | ||
| P/FCF | 435.05 | ||
| P/OCF | 11.84 | ||
| P/B | 0.79 | ||
| P/tB | 1.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.17 |
EPS(TTM)-4.6
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.79
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY0.23%
OCF(TTM)7.8
OCFY8.45%
SpS100.89
BVpS117.17
TBVpS73.12
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 | 2.92 |
F-Score4
WACC7.68%
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%.