Is WFG a good stock to buy right now?

Based on our 6-factor quantitative model, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 44.8/100. It is ranked #1,919 out of 4,446 stocks. Key factor scores: Quality 38/100, Value 70/100, Momentum 39/100. The timing signal is "Neutral". This is quantitative analysis only — not investment advice.

What is the stock rating for WFG?

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) has a "Hold" rating and 3-star score. The composite score of 44.8 ranks it #1,919 among 4,446 U.S. stocks. Ratings are updated weekly using academically-proven factor models.

What sector is WFG in?

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD operates in the Materials sector (Construction Materials industry) with a market cap of $5.12 billion. It is classified as a mid-cap stock.

Does WFG pay a dividend?

WFG does not currently pay a regular dividend. The company may be reinvesting profits for growth.

What is WFG's P/E ratio?

P/E ratio data is not currently available for WFG, which may indicate the company is not yet profitable.

How profitable is WFG?

WFG's quality factor score is 38/100. Gross margin: 15.9%. ROE: -0.3% vs sector average 3.3%. Margins are moderate to low, reflecting competitive market dynamics.

How is WFG valued compared to peers?

WFG's value factor score is 70/100 (higher = cheaper). Key multiples: , EV/EBITDA 1.9x. The stock appears attractively valued versus peers.

What is WFG's debt level?

WFG's debt-to-equity ratio is 3%. Sector average: 41%. Low leverage suggests conservative financial management.

WFG has a beta of 0.59, meaning it is less volatile than the market. Stability score: 76/100.

Does WFG have high short interest?

WFG's short interest factor score is 4/100 (higher = less short selling). Elevated short interest may indicate bearish sentiment or short squeeze potential.

WFG Stock Analysis: Top Mid-Cap Hold (Score 44.8/100) | Blank Capital Research

Data Series	1D	5D	1M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y	10Y
WFG	-0.08%	-0.61%	+0.48%	+5.96%	-12.82%	-	-	-
Industry Proxy XLB	+0.56%	+3.07%	+4.17%	+14.58%	-33.54%	-	-	-
U.S. Market SPY	-0.07%	+3.60%	+0.34%	-0.36%	+29.52%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Market	-0.01%	-4.22%	+0.14%	+6.32%	-42.34%	-	-	-
Alpha vs Sector	-0.64%	-3.69%	-3.69%	-8.62%	+20.72%	-	-	-

Metric	WFG	Benchmark
P/E Ratio	-244.8x	-1024%
EV/EBITDA	1.9x	-68%
Price / Book	0.7x

Stock Entity	Score▼	Quality	Value	Momentum	P/E Ratio	ROE	Gross Margin	Net Margin	Rev Growth	D/E Ratio	Market Cap	Compare
CF CF Industries Holdings, Inc.	57	50	72	66	11.8x	21.1%	36.2%	24.9%	5.5%	41.0x	$19.7B	VS
NTR Nutrien Ltd.	57	37	70	64	54.2x	11.5%	29.0%	2.7%	-	52.0x	$35.9B	VS
UAN CVR PARTNERS, LP	56	50	71	67	12.0x	42.4%	28.5%	17.8%	23.1%	265.0x	$1.3B	VS
LXU LSB INDUSTRIES, INC.	54	50	54	73	41.2x	-3.3%	8.6%	-4.5%	11.0%	85.0x	$1.1B	VS
AA Alcoa Corp	54	50	61	71	18.7x	16.6%	10.0%	8.0%	3.1%	40.0x	$19.0B	VS
MEOH METHANEX CORP	53	34	76	72	24.6x	47.8%	19.1%	6.7%	-	149.0x	$4.6B	VS
NGVT Ingevity Corp	53	50	68	66	53.4x	-638.7%	38.1%	-12.1%	-14.7%	5,459.0x	$2.5B	VS
SEE SEALED AIR CORP/DE	52	50	67	59	11.2x	44.7%	30.2%	10.4%	0.5%	318.0x	$6.2B	VS
ACU ACME UNITED CORP	51	50	71	51	16.4x	9.0%	39.4%	5.2%	-11.5%	45.0x	$171M	VS
APD Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.	51	50	49	50	179.2x	2.4%	31.6%	2.2%	3.9%	114.0x	$64.4B	VS
WFG WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD	45	38	70	39	-	-0.3%	15.9%	-0.1%	-	3.0x	$5.1B

Key Ratio	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
Gross Margin %	0.2%	0.2%	0.1%	0.5%	0.6%	0.2%
Operating Margin %	0.0%	0.0%	-0.0%	0.4%	0.5%	0.2%
EBITDA Margin %	0.1%	0.1%	0.0%	0.4%	0.5%	0.2%
Net Margin %	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%
FCF Margin %	50.1%	50.1%	-45.4%	17.8%	14.9%	18.0%
ROE %	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.3%	0.4%	0.2%
ROA %	-0.0%	-0.0%	-0.0%	0.2%	0.3%	0.1%
ROIC %	0.5%	0.5%	-3.3%	40.9%	59.2%	26.0%

Line Item	TTM	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020
	$6.1B	$6.1B	$6.5B	$9.7B	$10.5B	$4.4B
	$974M	$974M	$893M	$4.6B	$5.9B	$831M
Gross Margin	15.9%	15.9%	13.7%	47.0%	55.8%	19.0%
	—	$549M	$541M	$3M	$584M	$27M
	$39M	$39M	-$284M	$3.6B	$4.9B	$831M
EBIT	$39M	$39M	-$284M	$3.6B	$4.9B	$831M
EBITDA	$588M	$588M	$257M	$3.6B	$5.5B	$844M
Operating Margin	0.6%	0.6%	-4.4%	37.1%	46.9%	19.0%
EBITDA Margin	9.6%	9.6%	4.0%	37.5%	52.5%	19.3%
	—	—	—	$3M	$45M	—
	—	$43M	-$61M	$618M	$951M	$202M
	-$5M	-$5M	-$167M	$2.0B	$2.9B	$588M
Net Margin	-0.1%	-0.1%	-2.6%	20.4%	28.0%	13.5%
	-	-	-	$21.06	$27.03	$8.56
Diluted EPS	-	-	-	$21.06	$27.03	$8.56

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) Stock Analysis — April 2026 Rating, Price, and Forecast

Last updated: April 2026

Company Overview — What Does WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD Do?

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. WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) is classified as a mid-cap stock in the Materials sector, specifically within the Construction Materials industry. The company is led by CEO Raymond W. Ferris and employs approximately 11,000 people. With a market capitalization of $5.1B, WFG is one of the notable companies in the Materials sector.

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) Stock Rating — Hold (April 2026)

As of April 2026, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD receives a Hold rating with a composite score of 44.8/100 and 3 out of 5 stars from the Blank Capital Research quantitative model.WFG ranks #1,919 out of 4,446 stocks in our coverage universe. Within the Materials sector, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD ranks #131 of 284 stocks, placing it in the upper half of its Materials peers. The rating is generated by a multi-factor model that weighs quality (30%), momentum (25%), value (15%), investment (10%), stability (10%), and short interest (10%).

WFG Stock Price and 52-Week Range

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) currently trades at $64.75. The stock lost $0.05 (0.1%) in the most recent trading session. The 52-week high for WFG is $79.22, which means the stock is currently trading -18.3% from its annual peak. The 52-week low is $57.34, putting the stock 12.9% above its annual trough. Recent trading volume was 149K shares, suggesting relatively thin trading activity.

Is WFG Overvalued or Undervalued? — Valuation Analysis

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) carries a value factor score of 70/100 in the Blank Capital model, suggesting the stock trades at a meaningful discount to its fundamental earning power. The price-to-book ratio stands at 0.71x, versus the sector average of 2.83x. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.20x, compared to 0.74x for the average Materials stock. On an enterprise value basis, WFG trades at 1.93x EV/EBITDA, versus 6.01x for the sector.

Based on these multiples, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD appears attractively valued relative to both its sector peers and the broader market. Value-oriented investors may find the current entry point compelling, particularly if the company's fundamental quality metrics also score well.

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD Profitability — ROE, Margins, and Quality Score

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) earns a quality factor score of 38/100, signaling below-average profitability metrics relative to the broader market. The return on equity (ROE) is -0.3%, compared to the Materials sector average of 3.3%, which is below typical expectations for high-quality companies. Return on assets (ROA) comes in at -0.2% versus the sector average of 0.6%.

On a margin basis, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD reports gross margins of 15.9%, compared to 29.8% for the sector. The operating margin is 0.6% (sector: 6.0%). Net profit margin stands at -0.1%, versus 3.0% for the average Materials stock. Profitability is below benchmark levels, which may reflect industry headwinds, elevated reinvestment, or structural challenges.

WFG Debt, Balance Sheet, and Financial Health

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD has a debt-to-equity ratio of 3.0%, compared to the Materials sector average of 41.0%. The low leverage indicates a conservative balance sheet with significant financial flexibility. Total debt on the balance sheet is $200M. Cash and equivalents stand at $641M.

WFG has a beta of 0.59, meaning it is less volatile than the S&P 500, making it a relatively defensive holding. The stability factor score for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD is 76/100, indicating low-volatility characteristics and consistent price behavior that appeals to risk-averse investors.

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD Revenue and Earnings History — Quarterly Trend

In TTM 2026, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD reported revenue of $6.14B. Net income for the quarter was $-5M. Gross margin was 15.9%. Operating income came in at $39M.

In FY 2024, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD reported revenue of $6.14B. Net income for the quarter was $-5M. Gross margin was 15.9%. Revenue grew -5.6% year-over-year compared to FY 2023. Operating income came in at $39M.

In FY 2023, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD reported revenue of $6.50B. Net income for the quarter was $-167M. Gross margin was 13.7%. Revenue grew -33.0% year-over-year compared to FY 2022. Operating income came in at $-284M.

In FY 2022, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD reported revenue of $9.70B and earnings per share (EPS) of $21.06. Net income for the quarter was $1.98B. Gross margin was 47.0%. Revenue grew -7.8% year-over-year compared to FY 2021. Operating income came in at $3.60B.

Over the past 6 quarters, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD has demonstrated a growth trajectory, with revenue expanding from $4.37B to $6.14B. Investors analyzing WFG stock should weigh these quarterly trends alongside the valuation and quality metrics discussed above.

WFG Dividend Yield and Income Analysis

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) does not currently pay a dividend. This is common among smaller companies in the Construction Materials industry that prefer to reinvest cash flows into business expansion rather than returning capital to shareholders. Income-focused investors looking for Materials dividend stocks may want to explore other Materials stocks or use the stock screener to filter by dividend yield.

WFG Momentum and Technical Analysis Profile

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) has a momentum factor score of 39/100, signaling weak relative price performance. Stocks with low momentum scores have historically tended to continue underperforming in the near term. The investment factor score is 51/100, which measures capital allocation efficiency and asset growth patterns. The short interest score of 4/100 signals elevated short interest, which can indicate bearish sentiment among institutional investors.

WFG vs Competitors — Materials Sector Ranking and Peer Comparison

Within the Materials sector, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) ranks #131 out of 284 stocks based on the Blank Capital composite score. This places WFG in the upper half of all Materials stocks in our coverage universe. Key competitors and sector peers include CF Industries Holdings, Inc. (CF) with a score of 56.6/100, Nutrien Ltd. (NTR) with a score of 56.6/100, CVR PARTNERS, LP (UAN) with a score of 55.6/100, LSB INDUSTRIES, INC. (LXU) with a score of 53.6/100, and ACME UNITED CORP (ACU) with a score of 51.2/100.

Comparing WFG against the S&P 500 benchmark is also instructive for understanding relative performance. Investors can view the full WFG vs S&P 500 (SPY) comparison to assess how WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD stacks up against the broader market across all factor dimensions.

WFG Next Earnings Date

No upcoming earnings date has been announced for WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) at this time. Check the earnings calendar for the latest scheduling updates across all stocks in our coverage universe.

Should You Buy WFG? — Investment Thesis Summary

WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD presents a balanced picture with arguments on both sides. The quality score of 38/100 flags below-average profitability. The value score of 70/100 suggests attractive pricing relative to fundamentals. Momentum is weak at 39/100, a headwind for near-term performance. Low volatility (stability score 76/100) reduces downside risk.

In summary, WEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD (WFG) earns a Hold rating with a composite score of 44.8/100 as of April 2026. The rating is derived from the Blank Capital Research methodology, which combines six factor dimensions into a single quantitative ranking. Investors should consider these quantitative signals alongside their own fundamental research, risk tolerance, and investment time horizon before making buy or sell decisions on WFG stock.

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