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West Fraser Timber Co (TSE:WFG)
TSX:WFG
WFG Stock Chart & Stats
C$88.60
-C$7.08(-5.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$88.60
-C$7.08(-5.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$80.82 - C$113.49
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.72K
Average Volume (3M)183.55K
Market Cap
C$6.94B
Enterprise ValueC$5.04B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$202.00M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$333.00M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.76
Next Earnings
Apr 28, 2026EPS Estimate
-1.94Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-13.15
Shares Outstanding76,018,340
10 Day Avg. Volume168,028
30 Day Avg. Volume183,547
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio>-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)1.13
Price to Sales (P/S)1.21
P/FCF Ratio-21.05
Enterprise Value/Market CapN/A
Enterprise Value/RevenueN/A
Enterprise Value/Gross ProfitN/A
Enterprise Value/EbitdaN/A
Forecast
1Y Price Target
C$110.25Price Target Upside24.43% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering4
EPS Forecast (FY)-2.8
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$5.85B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Conservative Balance SheetLow leverage and a sizable equity base provide durable financial flexibility through forestry cycles. This buffer reduces refinancing risk, supports continued mill operations and maintenance spending during downturns, and preserves strategic optionality for multi-month recovery periods.
Diversified Product & Distribution MixA broad product portfolio and an established mill/distribution network spread demand risk across residential, commercial, and industrial end markets. This structural diversification helps smooth revenue swings, enables capacity reallocation, and supports long-term customer relationships beyond short-term cycles.
Strong Cash Generation In UpcyclesHistorically high cash conversion in favorable commodity cycles gives the company recurring ability to self-fund capex, repair balance sheet damage, and invest in efficiency. That counter-cyclical cash potential is a durable strength in a capital-intensive, cyclical industry.
Bears Say
Multi-year Revenue Decline & Returned LossesSustained revenue shrinkage and the return to significant losses signal weaker structural demand or competitive pressure. Persisting top-line contraction undermines operating leverage, limits reinvestment, and prolongs recovery timelines even if commodity prices stabilize over months.
Negative Free Cash Flow In 2025A shift to negative free cash flow reduces financial flexibility to fund capex, dividends, or efficiency projects. If cash conversion remains impaired for multiple quarters, the company may need to conserve cash, delay investments, or seek external financing, weakening long-term recovery prospects.
Core Segment Structural LossesLosses in core lumber and engineered wood segments point to structural margin pressure—higher input costs, oversupply or pricing weakness. Persistent underperformance in key businesses threatens the firm's revenue base and may require costly restructuring or capacity rationalization over several months.
West Fraser Timber Co News
WFG FAQ
What was West Fraser Timber Co’s price range in the past 12 months?
West Fraser Timber Co lowest stock price was C$80.82 and its highest was C$113.49 in the past 12 months.
What is West Fraser Timber Co’s market cap?
West Fraser Timber Co’s market cap is C$6.94B.
When is West Fraser Timber Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
West Fraser Timber Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Apr 28, 2026 which is in 43 days.
How were West Fraser Timber Co’s earnings last quarter?
West Fraser Timber Co released its earnings results on Feb 11, 2026. The company reported -C$13.146 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -C$3.238 by -C$9.908.
Is West Fraser Timber Co overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts West Fraser Timber Co’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does West Fraser Timber Co pay dividends?
West Fraser Timber Co pays a Quarterly dividend of C$0.446 which represents an annual dividend yield of 2.21%. See more information on West Fraser Timber Co dividends here
What is West Fraser Timber Co’s EPS estimate?
West Fraser Timber Co’s EPS estimate is -1.94.
How many shares outstanding does West Fraser Timber Co have?
West Fraser Timber Co has 76,018,340 shares outstanding.
What happened to West Fraser Timber Co’s price movement after its last earnings report?
West Fraser Timber Co reported an EPS of -C$13.146 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -C$3.238. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -1.478%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of West Fraser Timber Co?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in TSE:WFG
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
West Fraser Timber Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
C$110.25 (24.43% Upside)
C$110.25 (24.43% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:WFG Sentiment 100%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $2.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 3.1%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 5.4%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-13.43%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-18.45%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-13.01%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
West Fraser Timber Co
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., a diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals and renewable energy. It offers spruce-pine-fir and southern yellow pine lumber, treated wood products, medium density fiberboard panels and plywood, oriented strand board, and laminated veneer lumber wood products. The company also provides northern bleached softwood Kraft pulp and bleached chemical thermo-mechanical pulp used to produce various paper products, including printing and writing papers, specialty grades, and various tissue products. It sells its products to major retail chains, contractor supply yards, and wholesalers, as well as industrial customers for further processing or as components for other products in Canada, the United States, China, Europe, Asia, and other countries. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
WFG Company Deck
WFG Earnings Call
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The earnings call reflects significant challenges faced by West Fraser, including negative EBITDA, lower product prices, and new tariffs impacting costs. Despite these challenges, the company's strong balance sheet and strategic asset management position it well for future opportunities. However, the negative aspects weighed heavily on this quarter's performance.View all TSE:WFG earnings summariesWFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$110.25
▲(24.43% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Options Prices
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