Western Forest Prod (TSE:WEF)
TSX:WEF
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WEF Stock Chart & Stats
C$14.76
-C$0.02(-3.37%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$14.76
-C$0.02(-3.37%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$10.16 - C$17.28
Previous CloseN/A
Volume160.22K
Average Volume (3M)35.76K
Market Cap
C$153.62M
Enterprise ValueC$208.42M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$4.30M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$59.10M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.74
Next Earnings
May 06, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.29Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-1.55
Shares Outstanding10,558,183
10 Day Avg. Volume33,267
30 Day Avg. Volume35,762
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.24
Price to Sales (P/S)0.12
P/FCF Ratio-8.29
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$15.13Price Target Upside2.47% Upside
Rating ConsensusHold
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.66
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$917.23M
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity And Low LeverageMaterial liquidity (≈$212M), low net debt-to-capital (~7%) and $76M of non-core asset sales provide multi-quarter runway. This reduces near-term refinancing risk, funds strategic kiln investments and gives flexibility to weather cyclical lumber downturns without forcing immediate distress asset sales.
Shift To Higher-value Product MixA rising share of specialty and kiln-dried products (52% and 41%) decommoditizes revenue and supports higher realized margins over cycles. Coupled with planned kiln capacity additions, the structural mix shift should improve margin resilience and cash generation when executed at scale.
Improving Operational ExecutionSteady uptime gains and better on-time shipments reflect operational discipline. Higher reliability reduces per-unit manufacturing costs, improves customer service and enables faster conversion of wood inputs to sellable higher-margin product, strengthening long-term competitiveness once demand recovers.
Bears Say
Sustained Negative ProfitabilityMulti-year net losses and negative 2025 EBITDA erode equity and constrain self-funding. Persistent unprofitability forces reliance on asset sales or external liquidity for capex and working capital, increasing vulnerability if lumber markets remain weak and delaying durable margin recovery.
Elevated Duties And TariffsA jump to a 45% combined duty/tariff materially raises export costs and reduces competitiveness in key markets. Such trade measures are structural and can persist or fluctuate unpredictably, compressing margins on a lasting basis and limiting the payoff from operational improvements.
Log Supply Disruptions And CurtailmentsStrike-related log shortages and ongoing curtailments lower utilization and raise unit costs. Reduced shipments and forced downtime undermine the company's ability to leverage kiln investments and improve margins, creating structural production and cash-flow volatility until supply disputes and curtailments resolve.
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WEF FAQ
What was Western Forest Prod’s price range in the past 12 months?
Western Forest Prod lowest stock price was C$10.16 and its highest was C$17.28 in the past 12 months.
What is Western Forest Prod’s market cap?
Western Forest Prod’s market cap is C$153.62M.
When is Western Forest Prod’s upcoming earnings report date?
Western Forest Prod’s upcoming earnings report date is May 06, 2026 which is in 9 days.
How were Western Forest Prod’s earnings last quarter?
Western Forest Prod released its earnings results on Feb 10, 2026. The company reported -C$1.55 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of -C$1.747 by C$0.197.
Is Western Forest Prod overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Western Forest Prod’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Western Forest Prod pay dividends?
Western Forest Prod pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.39 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Western Forest Prod dividends here
What is Western Forest Prod’s EPS estimate?
Western Forest Prod’s EPS estimate is -1.29.
How many shares outstanding does Western Forest Prod have?
Western Forest Prod has 10,558,183 shares outstanding.
What happened to Western Forest Prod’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Western Forest Prod reported an EPS of -C$1.55 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of -C$1.747. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -9.774%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Western Forest Prod?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:WEF
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Western Forest Prod Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Hold
Average Price Target:
C$15.13 (2.47% Upside)
C$15.13 (2.47% Upside)
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth C$224.3K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-20.90%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-12.20%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-9.68%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Western Forest Prod
Western Forest Products Inc. engages in the timber harvesting, sawmilling logs into specialty lumber, value-added lumber remanufacturing, and lumber purchasing and wholesaling businesses. Its products have applications in outdoor living; exterior appearance; interior living; and structural applications. The company sells its products in Canada, the United States, China, Japan, Europe, and internationally. Western Forest Products Inc. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
WEF Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$15.13
▲(2.47% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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