West Fraser Timber (WFG) Stock Overview
A diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, newsprint, paper, wood chips and other residuals. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 4/6 |
| Future Growth | 4/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$95.29 |
| 52 Week High | CA$107.43 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$80.38 |
| Beta | 1.09 |
| 1 Month Change | 10.44% |
| 3 Month Change | 5.22% |
| 1 Year Change | -5.75% |
| 3 Year Change | 0.22% |
| 5 Year Change | 6.86% |
| Change since IPO | 1,557.05% |
Recent News & Updates
Narrative Update • Apr 23
WFG: New Buyback Authorization Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have reduced their average price target on West Fraser Timber by about CA$2.48, citing recent downgrades and target cuts that reflect slightly higher discount rates and marginally lower assumed future P/E multiples in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on West Fraser Timber has focused on recalibrating expectations, with commentators updating models to reflect higher discount rates and slightly lower assumed future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 09
WFG: Rating Upgrade And New Buyback Plan Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on West Fraser Timber, supported by a higher CA$ fair value estimate based on slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on West Fraser Timber, reflected in an upgraded rating and a higher fair value estimate that feeds directly into the revised price target.Recent updates
Narrative Update • Apr 23
WFG: New Buyback Authorization Will Support Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have reduced their average price target on West Fraser Timber by about CA$2.48, citing recent downgrades and target cuts that reflect slightly higher discount rates and marginally lower assumed future P/E multiples in their models. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on West Fraser Timber has focused on recalibrating expectations, with commentators updating models to reflect higher discount rates and slightly lower assumed future P/E multiples.Narrative Update • Apr 09
WFG: Rating Upgrade And New Buyback Plan Will Support Future Upside
Analysts have raised their price target on West Fraser Timber, supported by a higher CA$ fair value estimate based on slightly adjusted assumptions for the discount rate, revenue growth, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent research points to a more constructive stance on West Fraser Timber, reflected in an upgraded rating and a higher fair value estimate that feeds directly into the revised price target.Narrative Update • Mar 26
WFG: Upgrade And Buyback Plan Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have adjusted their assumptions on the discount rate, long term revenue growth, margin profile and future P/E for West Fraser Timber, leading to a refreshed price target of about CA$108.74, which you can use as a reference point for your own valuation work. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts point to the recent upgrade as a signal that execution expectations have improved, which supports the refreshed price target of about CA$108.74 as a reasonable reference point for your own models.Narrative Update • Mar 09
WFG: Upgraded Outlook And Impairment Test Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have trimmed their price target on West Fraser Timber to about CA$109 from roughly CA$110. This reflects slightly more cautious assumptions on fair value, revenue growth and profit margins, partly offset by a modestly higher expected future P/E multiple following the recent upgrade in Street research coverage.Narrative Update • Feb 23
WFG: Impairment Charge And Upgraded Outlook Will Support Future Upside Potential
Analysts have lifted their price target on West Fraser Timber from about CA$107.92 to roughly CA$110.49, citing updated assumptions around revenue growth, profit margins, a slightly lower discount rate, and recent positive research attention on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research attention on West Fraser Timber has focused on how updated assumptions feed into the company’s valuation, with some analysts taking a more constructive view on the risk and reward profile.Narrative Update • Feb 09
WFG: Impairment And Upgraded Expectations Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience
Analysts have raised their price target on West Fraser Timber to US$107.92 from US$103.73, citing updated assumptions for discount rates, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E multiples. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts link the higher US$107.92 price target to updated assumptions around revenue growth and profit margins, which they view as better aligned with the company’s current execution.Narrative Update • Jan 26
WFG: Mill Closures And Impairment Will Shape Future Earnings Resilience
Narrative Update: West Fraser Timber Analysts have nudged their price target for West Fraser Timber higher to reflect modest tweaks to the discount rate and long term assumptions, while keeping fair value broadly aligned with updated expectations for a slightly richer future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around West Fraser Timber has been relatively limited in detail, but the latest upgrade suggests shifting sentiment among some coverage.Narrative Update • Jan 12
WFG: Mill Closures And Buybacks Will Support Future Margin Resilience
Analysts have maintained their fair value estimate for West Fraser Timber at approximately $104. The updated price target reflects a slightly higher discount rate and marginally lower assumptions for revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E.Narrative Update • Dec 23
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.Narrative Update • Dec 09
WFG: Mill Closures And Buybacks Will Support Stronger Margins Ahead
Analysts have reduced their price target on West Fraser Timber by C$3 to C$119, citing a modestly higher discount rate and slightly richer forward valuation assumptions, while maintaining a positive long term outlook on earnings growth and margins. Analyst Commentary Recent commentary on West Fraser Timber reflects a generally constructive stance on the company, even as some expectations are tempered to reflect a more balanced risk reward profile.Narrative Update • Nov 25
WFG: Operational Shifts And Buybacks Will Drive Medium-Term Performance
Analysts have trimmed their price target for West Fraser Timber to C$119 from C$122, citing reassessments of future earnings expectations and valuation considerations. Analyst Commentary Recent analyst updates highlight both optimism and caution surrounding West Fraser Timber's outlook, particularly as it relates to the company’s valuation, expected earnings performance, and market positioning.Narrative Update • Nov 06
WFG: Operational Strength And Buybacks Will Support Resilient Margin Performance
West Fraser Timber's analyst price target was lowered from C$122 to C$119. This reflects a modest shift as analysts cite updated margin expectations and slight adjustments to valuation assumptions.Narrative Update • Oct 23
Analysts Adjust West Fraser Timber Price Targets Amid Earnings Concerns and Updated Valuation Metrics
Analysts have lowered their price target for West Fraser Timber, citing a reduction from C$122 to C$119 and from $98 to $96. This adjustment comes as a response to recent earnings quality concerns, despite the company’s resilient sector position.Analysis Article • Sep 27
Is West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) Using Too Much Debt?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Aug 31
Estimating The Fair Value Of West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG)
Key Insights West Fraser Timber's estimated fair value is CA$113 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity Current...Analysis Article • Jun 02
West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) Has A Pretty Healthy Balance Sheet
Warren Buffett famously said, 'Volatility is far from synonymous with risk.' So it might be obvious that you need to...New Narrative • May 09
Improved SPF Demand And Operating Efficiencies Will Drive Future Progress
Improved SPF demand and pricing boost lumber segment performance, enhancing revenues and net margins.Shareholder Returns
| WFG | CA Forestry | CA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 10.9% | 8.9% | 0.4% |
| 1Y | -5.7% | -3.2% | 32.9% |
Return vs Industry: WFG matched the Canadian Forestry industry which returned -5.2% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WFG underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 32.3% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WFG volatility | |
|---|---|
| WFG Average Weekly Movement | 4.3% |
| Forestry Industry Average Movement | 5.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 17.7% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.8% |
Stable Share Price: WFG has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: WFG's weekly volatility (4%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | 9,600 | Sean McLaren | www.westfraser.com |
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., a diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, northern bleached softwood kraft pulp, newsprint, paper, wood chips and other residuals. It operates through four segments: Lumber, North America Engineered Wood Products, Pulp & Paper, and Europe Engineered Wood Products. The Lumber segment produces spruce, pine, fir and southern yellow pine lumber, douglas fir, hemlock, wood chips, and other residuals.
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Fundamentals Summary
| WFG fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$7.32b |
| Earnings (TTM) | -CA$1.61b |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$7.36b |
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P/S Ratio-4.6x
P/E RatioIs WFG overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WFG income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$5.34b |
| Cost of Revenue | US$4.19b |
| Gross Profit | US$1.15b |
| Other Expenses | US$2.31b |
| Earnings | -US$1.17b |
Last Reported Earnings
Apr 03, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -14.90 |
| Gross Margin | 21.45% |
| Net Profit Margin | -21.87% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 8.9% |
How did WFG perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.9%
Current Dividend Yield-9%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/05/29 21:23 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/04/03 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is covered by 13 analysts. 6 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Ketan Mamtora | BMO Capital Markets Equity Research |
| Hamir Patel | CIBC Capital Markets |
| Pierre Lacroix | Desjardins Securities Inc. |