West Fraser Timber Co (TSE:WFG)
TSX:WFG
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WFG Stock Chart & Stats
C$91.47
-C$7.08(-5.59%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
C$91.47
-C$7.08(-5.59%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week RangeC$80.57 - C$107.43
Previous CloseN/A
Volume95.72K
Average Volume (3M)142.31K
Market Cap
C$6.39B
Enterprise ValueC$4.95B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)C$81.06M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)C$528.37M
Price to Earnings (P/E)―
Beta0.86
Next Earnings
Jul 29, 2026EPS Estimate
-0.65Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend Yield2.21%
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)-18.60
Shares Outstanding76,018,340
10 Day Avg. Volume127,894
30 Day Avg. Volume142,312
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$112.70Price Target Upside23.21% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering6
EPS Forecast (FY)-3.68
Revenue Forecast (FY)C$5.72B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Liquidity BufferA >$1.2B liquidity buffer provides durable financial flexibility through cyclical downturns, allowing the company to fund operating losses, sustain necessary capex, and avoid forced asset sales. This runway supports executing restructuring and ramp‑ups without immediate refinancing risk.
Conservative Balance Sheet / Low LeverageVery low debt-to-equity and a large equity base materially reduce solvency risk and interest burden. This structural strength enables continued investment in modernization, capacity rationalization and cyclical survival with minimal financial distress compared with peer firms.
Portfolio Optimization & Lower‑cost CapacityPermanent capacity removals plus ~ $1B of targeted investment and new low‑cost mills shift the cost curve lower long term. These structural moves improve unit economics and competitive positioning when demand normalizes, supporting more sustainable margins over ensuing cycles.
Bears Say
Severe Profitability DeteriorationA dramatic EBITDA collapse signals that pricing, mix and/or cost absorption failed amid weaker demand. Such an outsized decline indicates persistent cyclicality and operating leverage that can keep returns depressed and equity erosion if recovery in end markets is slow.
Weakened Cash Generation & Working Capital SwingNear‑term operating cash flow reversal and a rapid net cash to net debt swing reveal fragile cash generation and volatile working capital. Even with liquidity, sustained negative OCF and deeply negative free cash flow constrain discretionary investment and heighten refinancing and allocation risks.
Large Non‑cash Impairments And Capacity CurtailmentsMassive impairment charges and permanent curtailments reflect structural weakness in parts of the business and reduce asset base and future revenue. While improving long‑run competitiveness, these write‑downs signal impaired returns and indicate the company faces meaningful market oversupply or demand contraction.
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$80.57 and its highest was C$107.43 in the past 12 months.
What is West Fraser Timber Co’s market cap?
West Fraser Timber Co’s market cap is C$6.39B.
When is West Fraser Timber Co’s upcoming earnings report date?
West Fraser Timber Co’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 29, 2026 which is in 71 days.
How were West Fraser Timber Co’s earnings last quarter?
West Fraser Timber Co released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported -C$3.262 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of -C$1.801 by -C$1.461.
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 -0.65.
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$3.262 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of -C$1.801. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -0.325%.
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?
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West Fraser Timber Co Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
C$112.70 (23.21% Upside)
C$112.70 (23.21% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Neutral
TSE:WFG Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 75%
Sector Average 75%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.08%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
-23.07%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
-12.54%
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
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a cautious but constructive tone: the company reported a meaningful sequential operational turnaround (underlying adjusted EBITDA of $48M excluding duty adjustments), improved segment performance, continued portfolio optimization and strong liquidity. However, material near-term headwinds remain—headline negative EBITDA driven by large noncash duty adjustments, a seasonal working-capital cash outflow, and rising resin and energy costs that are expected to pressure margins in Q2. Management emphasized balance-sheet strength and operational initiatives that position the company to navigate uncertainty while pausing share repurchases to preserve liquidity.View all TSE:WFG earnings summariesWFG Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
C$112.70
▲(23.21% Upside)
Technical Analysis
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