TSE:WFG

West Fraser Timber (WFG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

C$95.05

-0.03 (-0.03%)

(As of 06/5/2023 ET)

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Today's Range: C$95.00
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C$96.63
50-Day Range: C$91.61
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C$103.75
52-Week Range: C$91.06
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C$132.91

Volume: 157,067 shs
Average Volume: 208,285 shs
Market Capitalization: C$7.72 billion

P/E Ratio: 6.77
Dividend Yield: 1.69%
Price Target: C$120.75

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West Fraser Timber MarketRank™ Forecast

Analyst Rating: Buy
3.00 Rating Score
Upside/Downside: 27.0% Upside
C$120.75 Price Target
Short Interest: N/A
Dividend Strength: Weak
Based on Four Factors
Sustainability: N/A
News Sentiment: N/A
Insider Trading: N/A
Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Overall MarketRank^™

MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

2.22 out of 5 stars

3.5

Analyst's Opinion

Consensus Rating
West Fraser Timber has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 3.00, and is based on 4 buy ratings, no hold ratings, and no sell ratings.
Price Target Upside/Downside
According to analysts' consensus price target of C$120.75, West Fraser Timber has a forecasted upside of 27.0% from its current price of C$95.05.
Amount of Analyst Coverage
West Fraser Timber has received no research coverage in the past 90 days.

N/A

Short Interest

Short Interest
There is no current short interest data available for WFG.

1.7

Dividend Strength

Dividend Yield
West Fraser Timber pays a meaningful dividend of 1.73%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.
Dividend Growth
West Fraser Timber does not have a long track record of dividend growth.
Dividend Coverage
The dividend payout ratio of West Fraser Timber is 11.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.

N/A

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score
There is no current Upright™ data available for WFG.

0.6

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest
Only 1 people have searched for WFG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is a decrease of 0% compared to the previous 30 days.
MarketBeat Follows
1 people have added West Fraser Timber to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days.

2.5

Company Ownership

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling
In the past three months, West Fraser Timber insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.
Percentage Held by Insiders
32.73% of the stock of West Fraser Timber is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.
Percentage Held by Institutions
44.12% of the stock of West Fraser Timber is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

1.3

Earnings and Valuation

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market
The P/E ratio of West Fraser Timber is 6.77, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 136.25.
Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector
The P/E ratio of West Fraser Timber is 6.77, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Finance sector average P/E ratio of about 156.88.
Price to Book Value per Share Ratio
West Fraser Timber has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

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About West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) Stock

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.

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WFG Stock News Headlines

May 5, 2023 | seekingalpha.com

West Fraser Timber: Why I'm Buying After Earnings

May 3, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd up on Wednesday (WFG)

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May 1, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd flat on Monday (WFG)

May 1, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.com

West Fraser Timber Co (WFG) Gets a Buy from BMO Capital

April 29, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG) Expected to Earn Q2 2023 Earnings of $2.34 Per Share

April 28, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd up on Friday (WFG)

April 28, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

Q3 2023 EPS Estimates for West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG) Decreased by Analyst

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April 25, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

WEST FRASER ANNOUNCES FIRST QUARTER 2023 RESULTS

April 25, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd down on Monday (WFG)

April 24, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

West Fraser: King of Lumber

April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

West Fraser Timber (WFG) to Release Quarterly Earnings on Tuesday

April 24, 2023 | americanbankingnews.com

West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) PT Lowered to C$126.00

April 21, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd down on Thursday (WFG)

April 19, 2023 | theglobeandmail.com

Closing Bell: West Fraser Timber CO Ltd down on Tuesday (WFG)

April 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Are Investors Undervaluing West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG) By 42%?

February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Bear of the Day: West Fraser Timber Co. (WFG)

February 15, 2023 | baystreet.ca

West Fraser Timber Reports Q4 Loss Of $94 Million On Weak Lumber Demand

January 24, 2023 | realmoney.thestreet.com

West Fraser Timber Has Lumbered Along but Is Starting to Look Promising

January 11, 2023 | finance.yahoo.com

Sawmills Are Cutting Back to Buoy Lumber Prices

December 28, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Is Now An Opportune Moment To Examine West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. (TSE:WFG)?

November 11, 2022 | uk.finance.yahoo.com

West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) rises 5.7% this week, taking three-year gains to 99%

October 25, 2022 | msn.com

A Preview Of West Fraser Timber Co's Earnings

October 25, 2022 | msn.com

Earnings Preview: West Fraser Timber Co

October 21, 2022 | finance.yahoo.com

Sawmills Cut Production in Bid to Lift Lumber Prices

September 20, 2022 | nasdaq.com

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WFG Price History

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WFG Company Calendar

Ex-Dividend for 4/4 Dividend: 3/16/2023
Dividend Payable: 4/04/2023
Today: 6/05/2023
Next Earnings (Estimated): 7/26/2023

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Industry, Sector and Symbol

Stock Exchange: TSE
Industry: Capital Markets
Sub-Industry: N/A
Sector: Finance
Current Symbol: TSE:WFG
CUSIP: N/A
CIK: N/A
Web: waterfrontcapitalcorp.com
Phone: +1-604-9222030
Fax: N/A
Employees: 11,000
Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

Average Stock Price Forecast: C$120.75
High Stock Price Forecast: C$132.00
Low Stock Price Forecast: C$105.00
Forecasted Upside/Downside: +27.0%
Consensus Rating: Buy
Rating Score (0-4): 3.00
Research Coverage: 4 Analysts

Profitability

EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year): C$14.03
Trailing P/E Ratio: 6.77
Forward P/E Ratio: 121.91
P/E Growth: N/A
Net Income: C$843 million
Net Margins: 10.26%
Pretax Margin: N/A
Return on Equity: 10.45%
Return on Assets: 6.50%

Debt

Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 6.93
Current Ratio: 3.66
Quick Ratio: 2.10

Sales & Book Value

Annual Sales: C$8.22 billion
Price / Sales: 0.94
Cash Flow: C$14.41 per share
Price / Cash Flow: 6.60
Book Value: C$90.63 per share
Price / Book: 1.05

Miscellaneous

Outstanding Shares: 81,270,000
Free Float: N/A
Market Cap: C$7.72 billion
Optionable: Not Optionable
Beta: 2.00

Key Executives

Mr. Raymond W. Ferris (Age 59)
Pres, CEO & Corp. Director
Comp: $2.63M

Mr. Christopher A. Virostek CA (Age 49)
CPA, HBBA, Sr. VP of Fin. & CFO
Comp: $1.02M

Mr. Sean P. McLaren
Chief Operating Officer

Mr. Peter C. Wijnbergen (Age 60)
Pres of Engineered Wood
Comp: $1.53M

Ms. Robin A. Lampard
Sr. Vice-Pres of Fin.

Mr. Chuck H. Watkins
Vice-Pres of Capital & Technology

Mr. Robert B. Winslow C.F.A.
Director of Investor Relations & Corp. Devel.

Ms. Shannon D. Webber LL.B
VP & Gen. Counsel

Mr. Christopher D. McIver
Sr. Vice-Pres of Marketing & Corp. Devel.

Mr. Matt Tobin
Vice-Pres of Sales & Marketing

Key Competitors

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WFG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy or sell West Fraser Timber stock right now?: 4 Wall Street equities research analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for West Fraser Timber in the last year. There are currently 4 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street equities research analysts is that investors should "buy" WFG shares.
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What is West Fraser Timber's stock price forecast for 2023?: 4 analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for West Fraser Timber's stock. Their WFG share price forecasts range from C$105.00 to C$132.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach C$120.75 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 27.0% from the stock's current price.
View analysts price targets for WFG or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts.
How have WFG shares performed in 2023?: West Fraser Timber's stock was trading at C$97.77 at the beginning of the year. Since then, WFG stock has decreased by 2.8% and is now trading at C$95.05.
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When is West Fraser Timber's next earnings date?: The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Wednesday, July 26th 2023.
View our WFG earnings forecast.
How often does West Fraser Timber pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for West Fraser Timber?: West Fraser Timber declared a quarterly dividend on Tuesday, February 14th. Stockholders of record on Friday, March 17th will be given a dividend of 0.399 per share on Tuesday, April 4th. This represents a $1.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 1.68%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 16th.
Read our dividend analysis for WFG.
Is West Fraser Timber a good dividend stock?: West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) pays an annual dividend of C$1.61 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 1.73%. The dividend payout ratio is 11.48%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.
Read our dividend analysis for WFG.

What is West Fraser Timber's stock symbol?: West Fraser Timber trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) under the ticker symbol "WFG."
How do I buy shares of West Fraser Timber?: Shares of WFG stock and other Canadian stocks can be purchased through an online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the Canadian stock market include BMO InvestorLine, CIBC Investor's Edge, Desjardins Online Brokerage, HSBC InvestDirect, Laurentian Bank Discount Brokerage, National Bank Direct Brokerage, Qtrade Investor, Questrade, RBC Direct Investing, Scotia iTrade, TD Direct Investing, and Virtual Brokers.
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What is West Fraser Timber's stock price today?: One share of WFG stock can currently be purchased for approximately C$95.05.
How much money does West Fraser Timber make?: West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) has a market capitalization of C$7.72 billion and generates C$8.22 billion in revenue each year. The company earns C$843 million in net income (profit) each year or C$14.03 on an earnings per share basis.
How many employees does West Fraser Timber have?: The company employs 11,000 workers across the globe.
How can I contact West Fraser Timber?: West Fraser Timber's mailing address is 2489 Bellevue Ave, WEST VANCOUVER, BC V7V 1E1, Canada. The official website for the company is waterfrontcapitalcorp.com. The company can be reached via phone at +1-604-9222030.

This page (TSE:WFG) was last updated on 6/6/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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West Fraser Timber (WFG) Stock Forecast, Price & News

West Fraser Timber MarketRank™ Forecast

Overall MarketRank™

Analyst's Opinion

Short Interest

Short Interest

Dividend Strength

Sustainability and ESG

Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Score

News and Social Media Coverage

Search Interest

MarketBeat Follows

Company Ownership

Earnings and Valuation

About West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) Stock

WFG Stock News Headlines

WFG Price History

WFG Company Calendar

Industry, Sector and Symbol

Price Target and Rating

Profitability

Debt

Sales & Book Value

Miscellaneous

Key Executives

Key Competitors

WFG Stock - Frequently Asked Questions

Overall MarketRank^™