WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:WFG • CA9528451052

73.58 USD
+0.21 (+0.29%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
73.58 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, WFG scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. WFG was compared to 9 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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years WFG 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
WFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFWFG 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 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • WFG has a Return On Assets of -2.89%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: WFG outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
  • WFG's Return On Equity of -3.74% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. WFG outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector 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
WFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICWFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

1.3 Margins

  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of WFG has declined.
  • WFG has a better Gross Margin (25.57%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of WFG has grown nicely.
  • 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 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%
WFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsWFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • WFG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • There is no outstanding debt for WFG. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
WFG Yearly Shares OutstandingWFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
WFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsWFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.19 indicates that WFG is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • WFG's Altman-Z score of 3.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. WFG outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 26.92, WFG is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.44% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.05 indicates that WFG is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • WFG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.05. This is amongst the best in the industry. WFG outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.05
Debt/FCF 26.92
Altman-Z 3.19
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.88%
WFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFWFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B 4B 6B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.39 indicates that WFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.39, WFG is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of WFG (1.32) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.39
Quick Ratio 1.32
WFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesWFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • WFG shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -2661.11%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-2661.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-214.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-17.08%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 29.97% 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 5.79% yearly.
EPS Next Y88.55%
EPS Next 2Y74.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.38%
EPS Next 5Y29.97%
Revenue Next Year9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%

3.3 Evolution

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

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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 RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
WFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsWFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 -50 -100

4.2 Price Multiples

  • WFG's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. WFG is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than WFG, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 480.11
EV/EBITDA 19.17
WFG Per share dataWFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • WFG's earnings are expected to grow with 51.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y74.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.38%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • WFG has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.92%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.73, WFG pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • WFG's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.79.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%

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.
  • The dividend of WFG decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
WFG Yearly Dividends per shareWFG Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 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-41.13%
EPS Next 2Y74.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.38%
WFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendWFG Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B

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WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD

NYSE:WFG (2/13/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 73.58 0 (0%)

73.58

+0.21 (+0.29%)

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 Cap5.76B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-248.00M
Analysts77.78
Price Target65.28 (-11.28%)
Short Float %2.68%
Short Ratio5.37
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.92%
Yearly Dividend1.25
Dividend Growth(5Y)15.82%
DP-41.13%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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)-3.9%
PT rev (3m)-5.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.77%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.77%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-27.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.75%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.01
P/FCF 480.11
P/OCF 13.06
P/B 0.87
P/tB 1.39
EV/EBITDA 19.17
EPS(TTM)-4.97
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.57
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.15
FCFY0.21%
OCF(TTM)5.63
OCFY7.65%
SpS72.84
BVpS84.58
TBVpS52.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.19
F-Score4
WACC7.88%
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)-2661.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-214.29%
EPS Next Y88.55%
EPS Next 2Y74.47%
EPS Next 3Y51.38%
EPS Next 5Y29.97%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-17.08%
Revenue Next Year9.45%
Revenue Next 2Y9.32%
Revenue Next 3Y6.34%
Revenue Next 5Y5.79%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for WFG stock?

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


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). This can be considered as Overvalued.


Can you provide the profitability details for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD?

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG) 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) is expected to grow by 88.55% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for WFG stock?

The dividend rating of WEST FRASER TIMBER CO LTD (WFG) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -41.13%.