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West Fraser Timber Co Ltd(WFG)
USD --+0.00%
Reward36Moderate
Risk67Medium-High
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Thin -17% profit margin · Revenue down 17% YoY
WFG
+0.0 · +0.00%
USD · NYSE
West Fraser Timber Co Ltd | Basic Materials
Earnings Deterioration
Market Cap:5.21Bn
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Reward Rating
36
Moderate
Bottom 5% (model universe)
75% data coverage
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Risk Rating
67
Medium-High
Risk Assessment
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Market Performance

Stock returned +10.0% over the past year, broadly in line with market conditions.

Analyst Target

Analyst consensus price target: $88.50.

What is 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.

WFG · Verdict

Limited reward · elevated risk

WFG has limited near-term tailwinds — profitability and cash flow weigh on the model output.

Based on 88% data coverage

WFG · Verdict

What’s working & what to watch

Watchouts 6

  • Profitability9/100

    -17% net margin · -15% ROE

  • Cash flow19/100

    -6% free-cash-flow margin

  • Balance sheet35/100

    Net debt/EBITDA 1.9×

  • Volatility35/100

    Below average

  • Valuation39/100

    P/E 47.4×

  • Growth40/100

    Revenue -7.7% CAGR

Model-based scoring. For information only — not financial advice.

What is 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 company is listed on the NYSE in USA, operating in the Basic Materials sector, with a market capitalisation of 5.21B.

Financial Highlights

Investment Breakdown

📈 Growth
Revenue growth is subdued, limiting near-term earnings expansion.
💰 Profitability
Thin or inconsistent margins weigh on earnings quality.
⚠️ Risk
Moderate volatility with meaningful macro and earnings sensitivity.
💸 Valuation
Valuation is less clear with a negative earnings base.

OpenBook Logo Analysis

Reward: Moderate (36)

The scoring profile indicates weak reward characteristics across most factors, including momentum and size. Risk indicators are elevated — volatility and macro sensitivity warrant consideration.

For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.

Company Information
SectorBasic Materials
Market Cap5.21B
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield1.96%
52 Week High79.252
52 Week Low57.0371
Last AnnualDecember
IPO Date7/13/2007
IncorporatedUSA
Shares Outstanding76M
No. of Employees9,600
IndustryLumber & Wood Production
ExchangeNYSE
Beta1.271
CurrencyUSD
Websitewww.westfraser.com
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