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Canadian (TSX) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedAug 23, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D1.9%
  • 3M3.8%
  • 1Y-14.3%
  • YTD-10.6%

Over the last 7 days, the Paper and Forestry Products industry has risen 1.9%, driven by gains from West Fraser Timber of 2.2%. During this same period, the GreenFirst Forest Products underperformed, falling 8.1%. In contrast, the industry has lost 14% in the last 12 months. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 41% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

Has the Canadian Paper and Forestry Products Industry valuation changed over the past few years?

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Sat, 23 Aug 2025CA$15.1bCA$22.4b-CA$890,713,799.0023x-16.9x0.7x
Mon, 21 Jul 2025CA$15.6bCA$22.7b-CA$765,981,563.0016.7x-20.3x0.7x
Wed, 18 Jun 2025CA$15.3bCA$22.6b-CA$766,065,768.0016.5x-20x0.7x
Fri, 16 May 2025CA$15.4bCA$22.8b-CA$766,150,093.0016.1x-20.1x0.7x
Sun, 13 Apr 2025CA$15.0bCA$23.1b-CA$893,936,124.0013.6x-16.8x0.7x
Tue, 11 Mar 2025CA$16.1bCA$23.5b-CA$883,994,274.0014x-18.3x0.7x
Thu, 06 Feb 2025CA$17.0bCA$23.6b-CA$1,211,582,707.0012.1x-14x0.7x
Sat, 04 Jan 2025CA$17.6bCA$23.7b-CA$1,212,861,427.0012.7x-14.5x0.7x
Mon, 02 Dec 2024CA$19.0bCA$23.4b-CA$1,208,595,187.0012.4x-15.7x0.8x
Wed, 30 Oct 2024CA$19.6bCA$23.5b-CA$1,113,837,251.0011.8x-17.6x0.8x
Fri, 27 Sep 2024CA$19.1bCA$23.7b-CA$337,487,661.0014x-56.5x0.8x
Sun, 25 Aug 2024CA$18.4bCA$23.7b-CA$336,996,851.0014.7x-54.7x0.8x
Tue, 23 Jul 2024CA$17.5bCA$23.8b-CA$493,173,993.0012.9x-35.5x0.7x
Thu, 20 Jun 2024CA$16.8bCA$23.8b-CA$492,614,824.0012x-34.1x0.7x
Sat, 18 May 2024CA$17.3bCA$23.7b-CA$490,175,388.0012x-35.2x0.7x
Mon, 15 Apr 2024CA$17.1bCA$23.9b-CA$689,558,413.0012.1x-24.8x0.7x
Wed, 13 Mar 2024CA$17.5bCA$23.7b-CA$683,936,473.0011.3x-25.5x0.7x
Fri, 09 Feb 2024CA$16.8bCA$24.0b-CA$674,404,384.0012x-24.9x0.7x
Sun, 07 Jan 2024CA$18.3bCA$23.9b-CA$662,997,074.0010.9x-27.5x0.8x
Tue, 05 Dec 2023CA$17.1bCA$24.0b-CA$664,880,274.009.7x-25.7x0.7x
Thu, 02 Nov 2023CA$15.6bCA$25.0b-CA$487,886,210.0010.4x-31.9x0.6x
Sat, 30 Sep 2023CA$16.2bCA$25.3b-CA$407,466,250.0010.8x-39.8x0.6x
Mon, 28 Aug 2023CA$16.9bCA$25.3b-CA$406,312,868.009.2x-41.6x0.7x
Wed, 26 Jul 2023CA$18.9bCA$28.2bCA$1.6b9.8x11.8x0.7x
Fri, 23 Jun 2023CA$17.9bCA$28.2bCA$1.6b8.7x11.2x0.6x
Sun, 21 May 2023CA$17.0bCA$28.5bCA$1.6b9.3x10.4x0.6x
Tue, 18 Apr 2023CA$16.9bCA$31.8bCA$4.3b5.6x3.9x0.5x
Thu, 16 Mar 2023CA$16.4bCA$32.1bCA$4.4b5.7x3.7x0.5x
Sat, 11 Feb 2023CA$18.4bCA$32.6bCA$5.1b5.9x3.6x0.6x
Mon, 09 Jan 2023CA$16.8bCA$32.6bCA$5.3b4.6x3.2x0.5x
Wed, 07 Dec 2022CA$16.9bCA$32.8bCA$5.3b4.5x3.2x0.5x
Fri, 04 Nov 2022CA$15.9bCA$32.1bCA$5.4b3.8x2.9x0.5x
Sun, 02 Oct 2022CA$16.2bCA$32.6bCA$5.9b3.5x2.8x0.5x
Tue, 30 Aug 2022CA$20.0bCA$31.8bCA$5.7b3.9x3.5x0.6x
Price to Earnings Ratio

3.5x


Total Market Cap: CA$20.0bTotal Earnings: CA$5.7bTotal Revenue: CA$31.8bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -26.4x202320242025
Current Industry PE
  • Investors are relatively neutral on the Canadian Forestry industry at the moment, indicating that they anticipate long term growth rates to remain steady.
  • The industry is trading close to its 3-year average PS ratio of 0.67x.
Past Earnings Growth
  • Total earnings for the Forestry industry have declined over the last three years, with the industry now making a loss overall.
  • Revenues have also declined 11% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

Which industries have driven the changes within the Canadian Materials industry?

CA Market1.65%
Materials3.04%
Paper and Forestry Products1.90%
Forestry Products1.90%
Paper Products1.37%
Industry PE
    Forecasted Growth
    • Analysts are most optimistic on the Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 41% over the next 5 years.
    • This is better than its past earnings decline of 31% per year.
    • In contrast, the Forestry Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 41% per year over the next few years.

    Top Stock Gainers and Losers

    Which companies have driven the market over the last 7 days?

    CompanyLast Price7D1YValuation
    		WFG West Fraser TimberCA$105.032.2%
    +CA$182.2m    		-13.3%PS1x
    		SJ Stella-JonesCA$78.131.5%
    +CA$63.5m    		-15.2%PE13x
    		CFP CanforCA$13.312.2%
    +CA$33.9m    		-13.9%PS0.3x
    		IFP InterforCA$13.011.7%
    +CA$11.3m    		-25.2%PS0.2x
    		WBE WestBond EnterprisesCA$0.1958.3%
    +CA$2.5m    		52.0%PE206.6x

    Latest News

    WBE
    CA$0.19
    WestBond Enterprises
    7D
    58.3%
    1Y
    52.0%
    ADN
    CA$17.95
    Acadian Timber
    7D
    0.4%
    1Y
    0.1%

    Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.29

    Aug 19
    Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.29
    CFX
    CA$0.59
    Canfor Pulp Products
    7D
    -3.3%
    1Y
    -36.6%

    Returns At Canfor Pulp Products (TSE:CFX) Are On The Way Up

    Aug 19
    Returns At Canfor Pulp Products (TSE:CFX) Are On The Way Up
    CFF
    CA$0.31
    Conifex Timber
    7D
    -1.6%
    1Y
    -20.5%
    GFP
    CA$2.85
    GreenFirst Forest Products
    7D
    -8.1%
    1Y
    -13.6%
    CFP
    CA$13.31
    Canfor
    7D
    2.2%
    1Y
    -13.9%

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    IFP
    CA$13.01
    Interfor
    7D
    1.7%
    1Y
    -25.2%
    SXP
    CA$4.35
    Supremex
    7D
    1.6%
    1Y
    1.4%
    SJ
    CA$78.13
    Stella-Jones
    7D
    1.5%
    1Y
    -15.2%
    WFG
    CA$105.03
    West Fraser Timber
    7D
    2.2%
    1Y
    -13.3%
    WEF
    CA$12.58
    Western Forest Products
    7D
    1.6%
    1Y
    -5.8%