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Canadian (TSX) Paper and Forestry Products Industry Analysis

UpdatedDec 30, 2025
DataAggregated Company Financials
Companies12
  • 7D-0.06%
  • 3M-6.1%
  • 1Y-21.1%
  • YTD-22.1%

In the last week, Paper and Forestry Products has been flat. As for the longer term, the industry has declined 21% in the last year. Looking forward, earnings are forecast to grow by 42% annually.

Industry Valuation and Performance

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

DateMarket CapRevenueEarningsPEAbsolute PEPS
Tue, 30 Dec 2025CA$13.7bCA$22.2b-CA$931,525,981.0016.8x-14.7x0.6x
Thu, 27 Nov 2025CA$13.9bCA$22.4b-CA$940,081,981.0016.6x-14.8x0.6x
Sat, 25 Oct 2025CA$14.2bCA$22.3b-CA$1,065,041,103.0019.6x-13.3x0.6x
Mon, 22 Sep 2025CA$14.9bCA$22.4b-CA$891,608,283.0022.2x-16.7x0.7x
Wed, 20 Aug 2025CA$15.2bCA$22.4b-CA$891,267,663.0018x-17x0.7x
Fri, 18 Jul 2025CA$15.6bCA$22.7b-CA$765,977,603.0016.7x-20.3x0.7x
Sun, 15 Jun 2025CA$15.5bCA$22.6b-CA$766,078,068.0016.6x-20.2x0.7x
Tue, 13 May 2025CA$15.4bCA$22.8b-CA$772,093,533.0016.2x-19.9x0.7x
Thu, 10 Apr 2025CA$14.5bCA$23.2b-CA$894,046,374.0013.8x-16.2x0.6x
Sat, 08 Mar 2025CA$16.0bCA$23.5b-CA$883,958,974.0014.1x-18.1x0.7x
Mon, 03 Feb 2025CA$17.5bCA$23.8b-CA$1,213,726,387.0012.1x-14.4x0.7x
Wed, 01 Jan 2025CA$17.3bCA$23.7b-CA$1,212,191,347.0012.3x-14.2x0.7x
Fri, 29 Nov 2024CA$19.0bCA$23.4b-CA$1,208,718,067.0012.4x-15.7x0.8x
Sun, 27 Oct 2024CA$19.8bCA$23.5b-CA$1,113,639,491.0011.9x-17.8x0.8x
Tue, 24 Sep 2024CA$19.3bCA$23.8b-CA$336,156,561.0014.6x-57.4x0.8x
Thu, 22 Aug 2024CA$17.8bCA$23.8b-CA$335,760,001.0014.5x-53.2x0.8x
Sat, 20 Jul 2024CA$17.4bCA$23.8b-CA$492,975,093.0012.7x-35.4x0.7x
Mon, 17 Jun 2024CA$17.3bCA$23.8b-CA$492,830,824.0012x-35x0.7x
Wed, 15 May 2024CA$16.9bCA$23.8b-CA$497,389,788.0011.9x-33.9x0.7x
Fri, 12 Apr 2024CA$17.4bCA$23.8b-CA$687,993,623.0012.2x-25.2x0.7x
Sun, 10 Mar 2024CA$17.1bCA$23.7b-CA$683,978,223.0011.7x-25x0.7x
Tue, 06 Feb 2024CA$17.0bCA$24.0b-CA$664,880,274.0010.7x-25.6x0.7x
Thu, 04 Jan 2024CA$17.9bCA$23.9b-CA$662,929,664.0010.7x-27x0.7x
Sat, 02 Dec 2023CA$16.6bCA$24.0b-CA$664,410,544.009.9x-25x0.7x
Mon, 30 Oct 2023CA$15.3bCA$25.0b-CA$487,973,950.0010.2x-31.4x0.6x
Wed, 27 Sep 2023CA$16.0bCA$25.3b-CA$407,143,250.0011.3x-39.3x0.6x
Fri, 25 Aug 2023CA$17.0bCA$25.3b-CA$406,198,368.009.6x-41.7x0.7x
Sun, 23 Jul 2023CA$18.7bCA$28.2bCA$1.6b9.7x11.7x0.7x
Tue, 20 Jun 2023CA$17.7bCA$28.2bCA$1.6b8.6x11x0.6x
Thu, 18 May 2023CA$17.0bCA$28.5bCA$1.6b9.7x10.4x0.6x
Sat, 15 Apr 2023CA$16.8bCA$31.7bCA$4.3b5.6x3.9x0.5x
Mon, 13 Mar 2023CA$17.2bCA$32.4bCA$4.5b5.7x3.8x0.5x
Wed, 08 Feb 2023CA$19.1bCA$32.5bCA$5.3b5.8x3.6x0.6x
Fri, 06 Jan 2023CA$16.7bCA$32.7bCA$5.3b4.7x3.1x0.5x
Price to Earnings Ratio

3.1x


Total Market Cap: CA$16.7bTotal Earnings: CA$5.3bTotal Revenue: CA$32.7bTotal Market Cap vs Earnings and Revenue0%0%0%
Canadian Paper and Forestry Products Industry Price to Earnings3Y Average -28.6x20242025
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 0.68x.
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 12% per year, which is driving profits down.

Industry Trends

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

CA Market-0.39%
Materials-3.10%
Paper and Forestry Products-0.057%
Forestry Products-0.053%
Paper Products-0.48%
Industry PE
  • Investors are most optimistic about the Paper Products industry which is trading above its 3-year average PE ratio.
    • It looks like they are confident that earnings will grow faster in the future than they have historically.
Forecasted Growth
  • Analysts are most optimistic on the Forestry Products industry, expecting annual earnings growth of 42% over the next 5 years.
  • This is better than its past earnings decline of 21% per year.
  • In contrast, the Forestry Products industry is expected to see its earnings grow by 42% 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
CFP CanforCA$11.451.5%
+CA$19.8m		-24.6%PS0.2x
WFG West Fraser TimberCA$82.900.3%
+CA$17.2m		-33.4%PS0.8x
IFP InterforCA$8.272.4%
+CA$12.5m		-49.2%PS0.2x
ADN Acadian TimberCA$15.991.3%
+CA$3.7m		-8.2%PE19.7x
CFF Conifex TimberCA$0.0716.7%
+CA$407.7k		-77.4%PS0.02x

Latest News

ADN
CA$15.99
Acadian Timber
7D
1.3%
1Y
-8.2%
WFG
CA$82.90
West Fraser Timber
7D
0.3%
1Y
-33.4%

WFG: Mill Closures And Buybacks Will Drive Stronger Margins Ahead

Analysts have modestly reduced their price target on West Fraser Timber, trimming fair value expectations by about $9 per share as slightly softer revenue growth and valuation assumptions more than offset a small improvement in projected profit margins. Analyst Commentary Analyst sentiment on West Fraser Timber remains mixed, with recent target cuts driven more by valuation discipline than a sharp change in the fundamental outlook.
AEP
CA$0.67
Atlas Engineered Products
7D
-1.5%
1Y
-49.6%

Atlas Engineered Products (CVE:AEP) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price

Dec 20
Atlas Engineered Products (CVE:AEP) Is Doing The Right Things To Multiply Its Share Price
SJ
CA$85.71
Stella-Jones
7D
-0.9%
1Y
20.4%

SJ: Utility Infrastructure Modernization Acquisitions And Buybacks Will Drive Future Upside

Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for Stella-Jones higher, lifting the price target to about $95 from roughly $93.56. This reflects slightly stronger long term revenue growth expectations and a modestly higher earnings multiple, as the company is viewed as entering an acquisitive, infrastructure driven expansion phase.
IFP
CA$8.27
Interfor
7D
2.4%
1Y
-49.2%
CFP
CA$11.45
Canfor
7D
1.5%
1Y
-24.6%
CFF
CA$0.07
Conifex Timber
7D
16.7%
1Y
-77.4%
SXP
CA$3.55
Supremex
7D
-0.3%
1Y
-4.3%
GFP
CA$1.81
GreenFirst Forest Products
7D
-1.6%
1Y
-65.4%
WBE
CA$0.18
WestBond Enterprises
7D
-5.1%
1Y
15.6%
WEF
CA$10.63
Western Forest Products
7D
-0.5%
1Y
-12.5%