Which has stronger earnings and valuation, IFP or WFG?

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 Interfor C$2.74B 0.29 -C$426.19M -C$6.74 N/A West Fraser Timber C$5.24B 1.37 -C$66.55M -C$15.35 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?

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

West Fraser Timber currently has a consensus price target of C$96.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.38%. Stella-Jones has a consensus price target of C$89.63, indicating a potential upside of 36.44%. Given Stella-Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts plainly believe Stella-Jones 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)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
Stella-Jones	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	5 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.63

West Fraser Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Stella-Jones pays an annual dividend of C$1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 2.0%. West Fraser Timber pays out -8.3% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Stella-Jones pays out 27.5% 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.

In the previous week, Stella-Jones had 2 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 2 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 -1.10 indicating that West Fraser Timber is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
West Fraser Timber	Neutral
Stella-Jones	Negative

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
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%
Stella-Jones	7.36%	12.35%	9.38%

49.8% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.9% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.1% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, hedge funds and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.046238, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.121683, indicating that its stock price is 112% less volatile than the broader market.

Stella-Jones has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.37	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A
Stella-Jones	C$3.52B	1.02	C$321.05M	C$4.72	13.92

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 better stock? We will compare the two businesses based on the strength of their analyst recommendations, valuation, institutional ownership, risk, profitability, dividends, earnings and media sentiment.

In the previous week, Canfor had 5 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 5 mentions for Canfor and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. Canfor's average media sentiment score of 0.97 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

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	0.30	-C$734.03M	-C$5.58	N/A
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.37	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

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%

13.9% of Canfor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.8% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 53.9% of Canfor 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Canfor has a beta of 1.049794, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.046238, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Canfor presently has a consensus target price of C$17.50, indicating a potential upside of 26.63%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus target price of C$96.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.38%. 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)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.75
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

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?

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

Interfor presently has a consensus target price of C$14.00, suggesting a potential upside of 15.23%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus target price of C$96.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.38%. Given Interfor's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Interfor is more favorable than West Fraser Timber.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Interfor	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.67
West Fraser Timber	0 Sell rating(s)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

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
Interfor	C$2.74B	0.29	-C$426.19M	-C$6.74	N/A
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.37	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

Interfor has a beta of 1.582571, indicating that its share price is 58% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.046238, indicating that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

In the previous week, Interfor had 3 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Interfor and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Interfor's score of -0.33 indicating that West Fraser Timber is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Interfor	Neutral
West Fraser Timber	Neutral

44.9% of Interfor shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.8% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. 0.9% of Interfor 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 company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Interfor	-13.98%	-30.64%	-4.54%
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%

Summary

Interfor beats West Fraser Timber on 9 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Acadian Timber?

Acadian Timber (TSE:ADN) 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 dividends, valuation, analyst recommendations, media sentiment, risk, profitability, institutional ownership and earnings.

Acadian Timber has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
Acadian Timber	C$82.97M	3.87	C$28.05M	C$2.61	6.56
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.37	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

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 0.00 equaled West Fraser Timber'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Acadian Timber	Neutral
West Fraser Timber	Neutral

Acadian Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.8%. West Fraser Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.4%. Acadian Timber pays out 44.4% 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.

6.3% of Acadian Timber shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 49.8% of West Fraser Timber shares are held by institutional investors. 48.4% of Acadian Timber shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

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
Acadian Timber	57.17%	13.35%	2.84%
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%

Acadian Timber currently has a consensus price target of C$18.25, indicating a potential upside of 6.66%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus price target of C$96.50, indicating a potential upside of 5.38%. Given Acadian Timber's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Acadian Timber is more favorable than West Fraser Timber.

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

Acadian Timber has a beta of 0.341648, indicating that its stock price is 66% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.046238, indicating that its stock price is 5% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Acadian Timber beats West Fraser Timber on 11 of the 15 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does West Fraser Timber compare to Western Forest Products?

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

In the previous week, Western Forest Products had 3 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 3 mentions for Western Forest Products and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. West Fraser Timber's average media sentiment score of 0.00 beat Western Forest Products' score of -0.01 indicating that West Fraser Timber is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
West Fraser Timber	Neutral
Western Forest Products	Neutral

West Fraser Timber currently has a consensus target price of C$96.50, suggesting a potential upside of 5.38%. Western Forest Products has a consensus target price of C$17.80, suggesting a potential upside of 26.87%. Given Western Forest Products' higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Western Forest Products 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)	1 Hold rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50
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 has a beta of 1.046238, suggesting that its share price is 5% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Western Forest Products has a beta of -0.05629, suggesting that its share price is 106% less volatile than the broader market.

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
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%
Western Forest Products	-9.64%	-17.78%	-4.24%

Western Forest Products has lower revenue, but higher earnings 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
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.37	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A
Western Forest Products	C$876M	0.17	-C$43.70M	-C$8.00	N/A

49.8% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 14.2% of Western Forest Products shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.7% of Western Forest Products 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.

Summary

West Fraser Timber beats Western Forest Products on 9 of the 16 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$7.27B	C$3.59B	C$4.73B	C$12.79B
Dividend Yield	1.99%	10.37%	4.78%	6.34%
P/E Ratio	-6.04	11.48	20.88	37.60
Price / Sales	1.39	6.56	15,959.30	8.52
Price / Cash	6.60	37.59	24.82	82.29
Price / Book	1.31	1.75	9.29	4.36
Net Income	-C$66.55M	C$163.64M	C$159.31M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	1.29%	-3.32%	-2.53%	-0.83%
1 Month Performance	-8.95%	-11.11%	-4.68%	-1.18%
1 Year Performance	-1.58%	-2.28%	9.79%	15.07%

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	N/A	C$92.78 -0.2%	C$96.50 +4.0%	-3.6%	C$7.27B	C$5.24B	N/A	9,600
SJ Stella-Jones	3.7498 of 5 stars	C$64.26 -1.0%	C$89.63 +39.5%	-20.8%	C$3.51B	C$3.52B	13.61	280	News Coverage
CFP Canfor	3.8125 of 5 stars	C$14.30 -0.8%	C$18.00 +25.9%	+13.7%	C$1.68B	C$5.43B	N/A	6,406	Analyst Forecast Insider Trade
IFP Interfor	1.5157 of 5 stars	C$13.00 -1.1%	C$14.17 +9.0%	+44.1%	C$854.97M	C$2.74B	N/A	4,235	News Coverage Analyst Forecast
ADN Acadian Timber	1.4837 of 5 stars	C$16.91 +0.3%	C$18.25 +7.9%	+6.2%	C$317.59M	C$82.97M	6.48	195	News Coverage

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Is WFG or SJ more profitable?

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Is IFP or WFG more profitable?

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