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CANFOR CORP (CFP.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Canada - TSX:CFP - CA1375761048 - Common Stock

12.44 CAD
+0.17 (+1.39%)
Last: 10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

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Taking everything into account, CFP scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. CFP was compared to 12 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the profitability and financial health of CFP have multiple concerns. CFP is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year CFP has reported negative net income.
CFP had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CFP reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years CFP always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
CFP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCFP.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B 1.5B 2B

1.2 Ratios

CFP has a worse Return On Assets (-11.94%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
CFP's Return On Equity of -21.29% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. CFP is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.94%
ROE -21.29%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.88%
ROA(5y)5.35%
ROE(3y)-3.36%
ROE(5y)10.62%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
CFP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCFP.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 -20 30

1.3 Margins

CFP has a Gross Margin (19.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CFP has declined.
CFP 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 19.53%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-26.66%
GM growth 5Y-4.86%
CFP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCFP.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

CFP does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
CFP has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
CFP has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
CFP has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
CFP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingCFP.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
CFP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCFP.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

CFP has an Altman-Z score of 1.82. This is not the best score and indicates that CFP is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.82, CFP perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.33% of the companies in the same industry.
CFP has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.21. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
CFP has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.21. This is in the better half of the industry: CFP outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 1.82
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.1%
CFP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCFP.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

CFP has a Current Ratio of 1.73. This is a normal value and indicates that CFP is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of CFP (1.73) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.82 indicates that CFP may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
CFP has a Quick ratio (0.82) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.82
CFP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCFP.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

CFP shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has grown by 7.14%.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.38% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.43% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%

3.2 Future

CFP is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 23.88% yearly.
CFP is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y40.43%
EPS Next 2Y31.37%
EPS Next 3Y32.47%
EPS Next 5Y23.88%
Revenue Next Year2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.54%

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
CFP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCFP.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 2B 4B 6B
CFP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCFP.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 0 5 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for CFP. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year CFP 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
CFP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCFP.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 -10 20

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CFP is valued more expensive than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 50.13
CFP.CA Per share dataCFP.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CFP's earnings are expected to grow with 32.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.37%
EPS Next 3Y32.47%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for CFP!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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CANFOR CORP

TSX:CFP (10/14/2025, 7:00:00 PM)

12.44

+0.17 (+1.39%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-23 2025-10-23
Inst Owners10.44%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.09%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.45B
Analysts72
Price Target16.83 (35.29%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-52.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-106.89%
Max EPS beat(2)2.81%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-28.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-106.89%
Max EPS beat(4)22.94%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.09%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)-32.99%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-24.91%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.68%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.46%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.44%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.1%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.46%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)3.19%
Revenue beat(12)11
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.42%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.81%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-2.94%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-12.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-58.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-226.68%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.71%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.27
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 10.94
P/B 0.48
P/tB 0.64
EV/EBITDA 50.13
EPS(TTM)-2.86
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.05
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-2.52
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.14
OCFY9.14%
SpS45.29
BVpS26.04
TBVpS19.57
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -11.94%
ROE -21.29%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 19.53%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-1.88%
ROA(5y)5.35%
ROE(3y)-3.36%
ROE(5y)10.62%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-26.66%
GM growth 5Y-4.86%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.97
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.21
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 16.99
Cap/Depr 104.97%
Cap/Sales 8.07%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 349.21%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.73
Quick Ratio 0.82
Altman-Z 1.82
F-Score5
WACC7.1%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)139.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.29%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.76%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.71%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)7.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%60.56%
EPS Next Y40.43%
EPS Next 2Y31.37%
EPS Next 3Y32.47%
EPS Next 5Y23.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.38%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.91%
Revenue growth 5Y2.43%
Sales Q2Q%-0.15%
Revenue Next Year2.18%
Revenue Next 2Y2.49%
Revenue Next 3Y5.27%
Revenue Next 5Y5.54%
EBIT growth 1Y28.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year120.74%
EBIT Next 3Y41.12%
EBIT Next 5Y26.36%
FCF growth 1Y47.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y48.93%
OCF growth 3Y-55.03%
OCF growth 5Y-2.79%