WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:WFG - CA9528451052 - Common Stock
82.72 CAD
-0.75 (-0.9%)
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 seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. WFG is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year WFG has reported negative net income.
In the past year WFG had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of WFG (-3.74%) is better than 66.67% 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.
The Gross Margin of WFG (25.57%) is better than 83.33% of its industry peers.
WFG's Gross Margin has improved 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 | 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
Compared to 5 years ago, WFG has more shares outstanding
WFG has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.84 indicates that WFG is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.84, WFG belongs to the best 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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of WFG (26.92) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that WFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
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
WACC7.71%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.39 indicates that WFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
WFG's Current ratio of 2.39 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WFG outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.32 indicates that WFG should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
WFG has a better Quick ratio (1.32) than 83.33% of its industry peers.
| 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.
Measured over the past years, WFG shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.92% on average per year.
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
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.70% on average over the next years.
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
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
WFG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 229.15 indicates a quite expensive valuation of WFG.
WFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
WFG's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 32.73.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 229.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
WFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of WFG is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 384.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.25 |
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
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%, WFG has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
WFG's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 6.32.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, 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 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
The earnings of WFG are negative and hence is the payout ratio. WFG will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
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 (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
82.72
-0.75 (-0.9%)
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 Cap6.51B
Revenue(TTM)5.70B
Net Income(TTM)-248.00M
Analysts80
Price Target95.8 (15.81%)
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)-184.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-6.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-13.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-4.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 229.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 384.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.46 | ||
| P/B | 0.7 | ||
| P/tB | 1.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.25 |
EPS(TTM)-4.68
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY0.44%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY0.26%
OCF(TTM)7.91
OCFY9.56%
SpS102.25
BVpS118.75
TBVpS74.1
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
WACC7.71%
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 6 / 10.