Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WFG or IFP?

West Fraser Timber has higher revenue and earnings than Interfor. West Fraser Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Interfor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks. Company Gross Revenue Price/Sales Ratio Net Income Earnings Per Share Price/Earnings Ratio West Fraser Timber C$5.24B 1.47 -C$66.55M -C$15.35 N/A Interfor C$2.74B 0.35 -C$426.19M -C$6.74 N/A

West Fraser Timber (WFG) Competitors

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WFG vs. SJ, CFP, IFP, ADN, and WEF

Should you buy West Fraser Timber stock or one of its competitors? West Fraser Timber's main competitors and comparable companies include Stella-Jones (SJ), Canfor (CFP), Interfor (IFP), Acadian Timber (ADN), and Western Forest Products (WEF). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size. These companies are all part of the "forest products" industry.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Stella-Jones?

Stella-Jones (TSE:SJ) and West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) are both mid-cap materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their profitability, media sentiment, dividends, institutional ownership, analyst recommendations, valuation, earnings and risk.

In the previous week, Stella-Jones had 6 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 6 mentions for Stella-Jones and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Stella-Jones' score of -0.51 indicating that West Fraser Timber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Stella-Jones	Negative
West Fraser Timber	Neutral

Stella-Jones has higher earnings, but lower revenue than West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Stella-Jones, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Stella-Jones	C$3.52B	1.15	C$321.05M	C$4.72	15.69
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.47	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

Stella-Jones has a net margin of 7.36% compared to West Fraser Timber's net margin of -26.37%. Stella-Jones' return on equity of 12.35% beat West Fraser Timber's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Stella-Jones	7.36%	12.35%	9.38%
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%

48.9% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.4% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.8%. West Fraser Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Stella-Jones pays out 27.5% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. West Fraser Timber pays out -8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.066604, suggesting that its stock price is 107% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.131717, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Stella-Jones presently has a consensus target price of C$90.00, suggesting a potential upside of 21.49%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus target price of C$96.50, suggesting a potential downside of 1.84%. Given Stella-Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Stella-Jones is more favorable than West Fraser Timber.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Stella-Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Summary

Stella-Jones beats West Fraser Timber on 11 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Canfor?

Canfor (TSE:CFP) and West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) are both materials companies, but which is the superior business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, dividends, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, profitability, risk, institutional ownership and valuation.

West Fraser Timber has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Canfor. West Fraser Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Canfor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Canfor	C$5.43B	0.33	-C$734.03M	-C$5.58	N/A
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.47	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

Canfor has a beta of 1.412006, suggesting that its share price is 41% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.131717, suggesting that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Canfor had 4 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 4 mentions for Canfor and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. Canfor's average media sentiment score of 0.64 beat West Fraser Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Canfor is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Canfor	Positive
West Fraser Timber	Neutral

Canfor presently has a consensus price target of C$17.00, suggesting a potential upside of 12.58%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus price target of C$96.50, suggesting a potential downside of 1.84%. Given Canfor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities analysts plainly believe Canfor is more favorable than West Fraser Timber.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Canfor	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Canfor has a net margin of -12.04% compared to West Fraser Timber's net margin of -26.37%. West Fraser Timber's return on equity of -24.96% beat Canfor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Canfor	-12.04%	-25.37%	-5.36%
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%

15.5% of Canfor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.4% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.9% of Canfor shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Summary

Canfor beats West Fraser Timber on 11 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Interfor?

West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) and Interfor (TSE:IFP) are both materials companies, but which is the better stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their dividends, institutional ownership, earnings, media sentiment, profitability, analyst recommendations, risk and valuation.

West Fraser Timber has higher revenue and earnings than Interfor. West Fraser Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Interfor, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.47	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A
Interfor	C$2.74B	0.35	-C$426.19M	-C$6.74	N/A

West Fraser Timber currently has a consensus target price of C$96.50, indicating a potential downside of 1.84%. Interfor has a consensus target price of C$13.50, indicating a potential downside of 7.22%. Given West Fraser Timber's higher possible upside, equities analysts plainly believe West Fraser Timber is more favorable than Interfor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Interfor	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.131717, indicating that its share price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Interfor has a beta of 1.628663, indicating that its share price is 63% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Interfor had 5 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Interfor and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. Interfor's average media sentiment score of 0.94 beat West Fraser Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Interfor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
West Fraser Timber	Neutral
Interfor	Positive

49.4% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 43.5% of Interfor shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.9% of Interfor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Interfor has a net margin of -13.98% compared to West Fraser Timber's net margin of -26.37%. West Fraser Timber's return on equity of -24.96% beat Interfor's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%
Interfor	-13.98%	-30.64%	-4.54%

Summary

West Fraser Timber and Interfor tied by winning 8 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Acadian Timber?

West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) and Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) are both materials companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings, valuation, institutional ownership and media sentiment.

West Fraser Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. Acadian Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.6%. West Fraser Timber pays out -8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Acadian Timber pays out 44.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years.

West Fraser Timber presently has a consensus price target of C$96.50, indicating a potential downside of 1.84%. Acadian Timber has a consensus price target of C$18.25, indicating a potential upside of 4.52%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than West Fraser Timber.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
Acadian Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

Acadian Timber has lower revenue, but higher earnings than West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Acadian Timber, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.47	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A
Acadian Timber	C$82.97M	3.95	C$28.05M	C$2.61	6.69

In the previous week, Acadian Timber had 1 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 1 mentions for Acadian Timber and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. Acadian Timber's average media sentiment score of 0.48 beat West Fraser Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Acadian Timber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
West Fraser Timber	Neutral
Acadian Timber	Neutral

49.4% of West Fraser Timber shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 7.1% of Acadian Timber shares are held by institutional investors. 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Acadian Timber has a net margin of 57.17% compared to West Fraser Timber's net margin of -26.37%. Acadian Timber's return on equity of 13.35% beat West Fraser Timber's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%
Acadian Timber	57.17%	13.35%	2.84%

West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.131717, meaning that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.361999, meaning that its stock price is 64% less volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Acadian Timber beats West Fraser Timber on 14 of the 18 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Western Forest Products?

Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) and West Fraser Timber (TSE:WFG) are both materials companies, but which is the superior investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their institutional ownership, earnings, dividends, profitability, risk, valuation, media sentiment and analyst recommendations.

14.3% of Western Forest Products shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.4% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.7% of Western Forest Products shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, large money managers and endowments believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Western Forest Products has a net margin of -9.64% compared to West Fraser Timber's net margin of -26.37%. Western Forest Products' return on equity of -17.78% beat West Fraser Timber's return on equity.

Company	Net Margins	Return on Equity	Return on Assets
Western Forest Products	-9.64%	-17.78%	-4.24%
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%

Western Forest Products has a beta of 0.225929, suggesting that its stock price is 77% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.131717, suggesting that its stock price is 13% more volatile than the broader market.

Western Forest Products currently has a consensus target price of C$18.40, indicating a potential downside of 1.87%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus target price of C$96.50, indicating a potential downside of 1.84%. Given West Fraser Timber's higher probable upside, analysts plainly believe West Fraser Timber is more favorable than Western Forest Products.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Western Forest Products	0 Sell rating(s)	5 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

Western Forest Products has higher earnings, but lower revenue than West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Western Forest Products, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

Company	Gross Revenue	Price/Sales Ratio	Net Income	Earnings Per Share	Price/Earnings Ratio
Western Forest Products	C$876M	0.23	-C$43.70M	-C$10.72	N/A
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.47	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

In the previous week, Western Forest Products had 8 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 8 mentions for Western Forest Products and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. Western Forest Products' average media sentiment score of 0.65 beat West Fraser Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Western Forest Products is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Western Forest Products	Positive
West Fraser Timber	Neutral

Summary

Western Forest Products and West Fraser Timber tied by winning 7 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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WFG vs. The Competition

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Metric	West Fraser Timber	Paper & Forest Products Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$7.57B	C$3.55B	C$4.86B	C$12.79B
Dividend Yield	1.88%	10.29%	4.70%	6.20%
P/E Ratio	-6.40	12.82	25.27	36.08
Price / Sales	1.47	6.68	4,513.82	9.96
Price / Cash	6.60	37.85	24.64	82.29
Price / Book	1.39	1.87	8.84	4.73
Net Income	-C$66.55M	C$163.64M	C$154.67M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	-2.10%	-0.61%	0.95%	0.93%
1 Month Performance	-2.38%	5.34%	8.66%	4.85%
1 Year Performance	-4.29%	-1.95%	43.24%	35.29%

West Fraser Timber Competitors List

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Company	MarketRank	Share Price	Analysts' Price Target	1Y Price Performance	Market Cap	Revenue	P/E Ratio	Employee Count	Indicator(s)
WFG West Fraser Timber	0.1136 of 5 stars	C$98.31 +1.7%	C$96.50 -1.8%	-4.3%	C$7.57B	C$5.24B	N/A	11,000
SJ Stella-Jones	3.0828 of 5 stars	C$75.24 -2.8%	C$90.00 +19.6%	-3.8%	C$4.11B	C$3.52B	15.94	280	Analyst Forecast
CFP Canfor	2.0546 of 5 stars	C$15.33 -2.5%	C$17.00 +10.9%	+16.0%	C$1.80B	C$5.43B	N/A	7,580
IFP Interfor	1.4262 of 5 stars	C$14.40 -2.6%	C$13.50 -6.3%	+13.8%	C$947.05M	C$2.74B	N/A	5,390	News Coverage Analyst Revision
ADN Acadian Timber	1.8803 of 5 stars	C$17.40 -0.3%	C$18.25 +4.9%	-2.3%	C$321.13M	C$82.97M	6.67	200	News Coverage

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West Fraser Timber (WFG) Competitors

WFG vs. SJ, CFP, IFP, ADN, and WEF

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WFG vs. SJ, CFP, IFP, ADN, and WEF

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Stella-Jones?

Does the media prefer SJ or WFG?

Which has higher valuation & earnings, SJ or WFG?

Is SJ or WFG more profitable?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in SJ or WFG?

Is SJ or WFG a better dividend stock?

Which has more risk & volatility, SJ or WFG?

Do analysts recommend SJ or WFG?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Canfor?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, CFP or WFG?

Which has more volatility and risk, CFP or WFG?

Does the media prefer CFP or WFG?

Do analysts rate CFP or WFG?

Is CFP or WFG more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals hold more shares of CFP or WFG?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Interfor?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WFG or IFP?

Do analysts recommend WFG or IFP?

Which has more volatility and risk, WFG or IFP?

Does the media prefer WFG or IFP?

Do institutionals and insiders believe in WFG or IFP?

Is WFG or IFP more profitable?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Acadian Timber?

Is WFG or ADN a better dividend stock?

Do analysts prefer WFG or ADN?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WFG or ADN?

Does the media refer more to WFG or ADN?

Do insiders and institutionals hold more shares of WFG or ADN?

Is WFG or ADN more profitable?

Which has more risk & volatility, WFG or ADN?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Western Forest Products?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in WEF or WFG?

Is WEF or WFG more profitable?

Which has more risk and volatility, WEF or WFG?

Do analysts recommend WEF or WFG?

Which has higher earnings and valuation, WEF or WFG?

Does the media prefer WEF or WFG?

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