West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (WFG) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Paper, Lumber & Forest Products
EV/EBITDA
↑
80.34
↑+327% vs avg
5yr avg: 18.82
30Y Low2.0·High52.0
P/FCF
↑
N/A
—
5yr avg: 49.07
30Y Low3.7·High148.3
P/B Ratio
↓
0.98
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.91
30Y Low0.6·High2.8
ROE
↓
-17.5%
↑-280% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.7%
30Y Low-20%·High46%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
4.74
↑+213% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.51
30Y Low0.1·High8.4
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
WFG Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. currently has a negative P/E ratio, indicating the company is operating at a loss on a trailing-twelve-month basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.3B | $4.8B | $7.0B | $7.1B | $6.8B | $10.4B | $4.4B | $3.1B | $3.7B | $4.9B | $2.9B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.5B | $5.0B | $6.6B | $6.8B | $6.2B | $9.1B | $4.5B | $3.8B | $4.1B | $5.1B | $3.1B |
| P/E Ratio → | -6.01 | — | — | — | 3.47 | 3.53 | 7.24 | — | 6.19 | 10.13 | 12.28 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.99 | 0.63 | 1.14 | 1.10 | 0.70 | 0.99 | 0.96 | 0.82 | 0.82 | 1.19 | 0.87 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.98 | 0.60 | 1.01 | 0.99 | 0.89 | 1.07 | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.73 | 2.24 | 1.73 |
| P/FCF | — | — | 40.35 | 148.34 | 3.94 | 3.66 | 5.55 | — | 9.31 | 10.79 | 9.33 |
| P/OCF | 54.69 | 34.92 | 10.62 | 13.56 | 3.08 | 3.00 | 4.48 | 54.98 | 5.52 | 6.77 | 5.63 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
WFG EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s enterprise value stands at 80.3x EBITDA, 327% above its 5-year average of 18.8x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.0x, placing the stock at a 630% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.66 | 1.07 | 1.05 | 0.64 | 0.87 | 0.98 | 1.03 | 0.91 | 1.25 | 0.95 |
| EV / EBITDA | 80.34 | 51.97 | 11.87 | 26.30 | 1.96 | 2.01 | 3.96 | 39.87 | 4.18 | 5.94 | 6.23 |
| EV / EBIT | — | — | 103.27 | — | 2.36 | 2.31 | 5.46 | — | 5.02 | 7.37 | 9.03 |
| EV / FCF | — | — | 37.98 | 140.80 | 3.57 | 3.20 | 5.64 | — | 10.30 | 11.34 | 10.16 |
WFG Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. earns an operating margin of -8.7%, below the Basic Materials sector average of 10.3%. Operating margins have compressed from -4.4% to -8.7% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. A negative ROE of -17.5% indicates the company is currently destroying shareholder equity.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | -0.6% | -0.6% | 29.8% | 27.4% | 47.0% | 55.8% | 41.3% | 25.1% | 40.9% | 39.2% | 33.2% |
| Operating Margin | -8.7% | -8.7% | 0.1% | -4.4% | 26.4% | 37.5% | 20.3% | -2.7% | 17.5% | 16.9% | 10.8% |
| Net Profit Margin | -17.2% | -17.2% | -0.1% | -2.6% | 20.4% | 28.0% | 12.8% | -3.1% | 13.2% | 11.6% | 7.3% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -17.5% | -17.5% | -0.1% | -2.3% | 22.7% | 45.7% | 23.2% | -5.7% | 27.7% | 24.7% | 15.1% |
| ROA | -13.6% | -13.6% | -0.1% | -1.7% | 17.0% | 31.7% | 13.2% | -3.2% | 16.7% | 15.1% | 9.2% |
| ROIC | -6.8% | -6.8% | 0.1% | -3.1% | 24.9% | 50.8% | 23.5% | -2.9% | 23.9% | 23.9% | 13.8% |
| ROCE | -7.6% | -7.6% | 0.1% | -3.2% | 24.5% | 48.1% | 24.5% | -3.4% | 25.4% | 25.3% | 15.9% |
WFG Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 4.7x, which is highly leveraged (95% above the sector average of 2.4x). Net debt stands at $180M ($457M total debt minus $277M cash).
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.06 | 0.06 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.21 | 0.42 | 0.26 | 0.23 | 0.18 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 4.74 | 4.74 | 0.41 | 2.09 | 0.17 | 0.15 | 0.58 | 8.35 | 0.57 | 0.59 | 0.61 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.02 | -0.06 | -0.05 | -0.08 | -0.14 | 0.02 | 0.42 | 0.18 | 0.11 | 0.15 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 1.87 | 1.87 | -0.74 | -1.41 | -0.20 | -0.29 | 0.07 | 8.23 | 0.40 | 0.29 | 0.51 |
| Debt / FCF | — | — | -2.37 | -7.54 | -0.36 | -0.46 | 0.09 | — | 0.99 | 0.55 | 0.83 |
| Interest Coverage | -25.00 | -25.00 | 2.46 | -8.35 | 113.54 | 82.94 | 24.35 | -3.95 | 32.62 | 28.86 | 14.51 |
WFG Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s current ratio of 2.13x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 0.86x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.26x to 2.13x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | 2.13 | 1.97 | 2.26 | 3.47 | 2.67 | 2.53 | 1.37 | 2.26 | 2.21 | 2.04 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.86 | 0.86 | 1.06 | 1.45 | 2.17 | 1.79 | 1.44 | 0.50 | 0.93 | 1.07 | 0.78 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.69 | 0.86 | 1.47 | 1.30 | 0.87 | 0.02 | 0.27 | 0.44 | 0.11 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.69 | 0.97 | 0.79 | 0.86 | 1.04 | 1.28 | 1.14 | 1.24 |
| Inventory Turnover | 6.76 | 6.76 | 5.13 | 5.51 | 4.98 | 3.44 | 3.66 | 4.97 | 4.57 | 4.66 | 5.11 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 21.17 | 18.68 | 22.85 | 18.62 | 24.29 | 24.70 | 29.63 | 22.67 | 25.03 | 24.36 |
WFG Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. returns 4.2% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.8% dividend yield and 2.4% buyback yield.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% | 2.9% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | 4.8% | 2.5% | 7.3% | — | 4.6% | 4.7% | 6.7% |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | 28.9% | 28.3% | 13.8% | — | 16.1% | 9.9% | 8.1% |
| FCF Yield | — | — | 2.5% | 0.7% | 25.4% | 27.3% | 18.0% | — | 10.7% | 9.3% | 10.7% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.4% | 3.7% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 29.2% | 12.5% | 0.0% | 2.0% | 13.5% | 0.3% | 4.9% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 4.2% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 3.2% | 30.6% | 13.2% | 1.0% | 3.4% | 14.2% | 0.7% | 5.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $79M | $81M | $83M | $94M | $110M | $69M | $69M | $75M | $79M | $81M |
Peer Comparison
Compare WFG with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 WFGYou | $5B | -6.0 | 80.3 | — | -0.6% | -8.7% | -17.5% | -6.8% | 4.7 |
 WY | $18B | 54.0 | 23.2 | 199.3 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.7 |
 PCH | $3B | 149.0 | 140.5 | 47.9 | 11.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 35.3 |
 RYN | $3B | 47.7 | 17.5 | 15.7 | 32.5% | 17.2% | 23.2% | 2.4% | 5.4 |
 LPX | $5B | 37.3 | 13.7 | 59.5 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 1.0 |
 BCC | $3B | 21.2 | 7.9 | 206.6 | 14.0% | 2.8% | 6.3% | 6.6% | 1.5 |
 UFPI | $5B | 17.3 | 8.0 | 17.8 | 16.8% | 5.8% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 0.4 |
 CLW | $271M | -13.5 | 6.2 | — | 7.4% | 1.2% | -2.4% | 1.2% | 3.8 |
 MERC | $58M | -0.1 | — | — | -3.6% | -9.7% | -200.0% | -8.5% | — |
 CAT | $459B | 52.4 | 36.5 | 44.6 | 32.3% | 16.6% | 43.5% | 15.9% | 3.2 |
 DE | $159B | 31.9 | 20.2 | 49.2 | 36.5% | 18.8% | 20.5% | 7.8% | 6.0 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 23.6 | 11.0 | 29.0 | 30.9% | 10.3% | -0.0% | 4.6% | 2.4 |
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WFG — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying WFG stock.
What is West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s P/E ratio?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s current P/E ratio is -6.0x. The historical average is 18.0x.
What is West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s EV/EBITDA?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s current EV/EBITDA is 80.3x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.7x.
What is West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s ROE?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s return on equity (ROE) is -17.5%. The historical average is 9.2%.
Is WFG stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. is trading at a P/E of -6.0x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s dividend yield?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s current dividend yield is 1.80%.
What are West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s profit margins?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. has -0.6% gross margin and -8.7% operating margin.
How much debt does West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. have?
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 4.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.