Which has better earnings and valuation, WFG or CFP?

West Fraser Timber has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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 West Fraser Timber C$5.24B 1.42 -C$66.55M -C$15.35 N/A Canfor C$5.43B 0.31 -C$734.03M -C$5.58 N/A

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 0.33 -C$426.19M -C$6.74 N/A West Fraser Timber C$5.24B 1.42 -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?

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

Stella-Jones has a beta of -0.159774, meaning that its stock price is 116% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.11202, meaning that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

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%

Stella-Jones presently has a consensus price target of C$90.00, indicating a potential upside of 30.87%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus price target of C$96.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.49%. Given Stella-Jones' stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, research analysts clearly 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

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	1.07	C$321.05M	C$4.72	14.57
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.42	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

48.7% of Stella-Jones shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.9% 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 hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

In the previous week, Stella-Jones had 1 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 1 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 -1.05 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 pays an annual dividend of C$1.30 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.9%. 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.

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?

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

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
West Fraser Timber	-26.37%	-24.96%	2.18%
Canfor	-12.04%	-25.37%	-5.36%

West Fraser Timber currently has a consensus target price of C$96.50, indicating a potential upside of 1.49%. Canfor has a consensus target price of C$17.00, indicating a potential upside of 18.06%. Given Canfor's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Canfor 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
Canfor	0 Sell rating(s)	2 Hold rating(s)	2 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.50

48.9% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 15.0% of Canfor shares are owned by institutional investors. 33.7% of West Fraser Timber shares are owned by company insiders. Comparatively, 53.9% of Canfor shares are owned by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, hedge funds and endowments believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.11202, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Canfor has a beta of 1.390684, indicating that its stock price is 39% more volatile than the broader market.

West Fraser Timber has higher earnings, but lower revenue 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
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.42	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A
Canfor	C$5.43B	0.31	-C$734.03M	-C$5.58	N/A

In the previous week, Canfor's average media sentiment score of 0.34 beat West Fraser Timber's score of 0.00 indicating that Canfor is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company	Overall Sentiment
West Fraser Timber	Neutral
Canfor	Neutral

Summary

Canfor beats West Fraser Timber on 10 of the 15 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 earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

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	0.33	-C$426.19M	-C$6.74	N/A
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.42	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

In the previous week, Interfor's average media sentiment score of 0.00 equaled West Fraser Timber'saverage media sentiment score.

Company	Overall Sentiment
Interfor	Neutral
West Fraser Timber	Neutral

Interfor currently has a consensus price target of C$13.50, suggesting a potential downside of 1.46%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus price target of C$96.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.49%. Given West Fraser Timber's higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe West Fraser Timber is more favorable than Interfor.

Company	Sell Ratings	Hold Ratings	Buy Ratings	Strong Buy Ratings	Rating Score
Interfor	0 Sell rating(s)	3 Hold rating(s)	3 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

Interfor has a beta of 1.746913, suggesting that its stock price is 75% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.11202, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

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%

44.6% of Interfor shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.9% of West Fraser Timber shares are held by institutional investors. 0.9% of Interfor 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.

Summary

West Fraser Timber beats Interfor on 8 of the 14 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 investment? We will contrast the two businesses based on the strength of their risk, profitability, institutional ownership, earnings, valuation, media sentiment, dividends and analyst recommendations.

Acadian Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.16 per share and has a dividend yield of 6.7%. West Fraser Timber pays an annual dividend of C$1.28 per share and has a dividend yield of 1.3%. 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.

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 has a beta of 0.419463, suggesting that its stock price is 58% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.11202, suggesting that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Acadian Timber currently has a consensus target price of C$18.25, suggesting a potential upside of 6.10%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus target price of C$96.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.49%. Given Acadian Timber's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, equities analysts clearly 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)	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)	2.00

6.6% of Acadian Timber shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.9% 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 endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock is poised for long-term growth.

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	3.89	C$28.05M	C$2.61	6.59
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.42	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

In the previous week, 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

Summary

Acadian Timber beats West Fraser Timber on 12 of the 16 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 business? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation, analyst recommendations, risk and dividends.

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	0.21	-C$43.70M	-C$8.00	N/A
West Fraser Timber	C$5.24B	1.42	-C$66.55M	-C$15.35	N/A

In the previous week, Western Forest Products had 2 more articles in the media than West Fraser Timber. MarketBeat recorded 2 mentions for Western Forest Products and 0 mentions for West Fraser Timber. Western Forest Products' average media sentiment score of 0.58 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

14.3% of Western Forest Products shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 48.9% of West Fraser Timber shares are held by institutional investors. 0.7% of Western Forest Products 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 stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Western Forest Products has a beta of 0.16446, indicating that its stock price is 84% less volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, West Fraser Timber has a beta of 1.11202, indicating that its stock price is 11% more volatile than the broader market.

Western Forest Products presently has a consensus target price of C$18.40, suggesting a potential upside of 6.42%. West Fraser Timber has a consensus target price of C$96.50, suggesting a potential upside of 1.49%. Given Western Forest Products' higher possible upside, equities 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
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 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%

Summary

Western Forest Products beats West Fraser Timber on 8 of the 14 factors compared between the two stocks.

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This chart shows the average media sentiment of TSE and its competitors over the past 90 days as caculated by MarketBeat. The averaged score is equivalent to the following: Very Negative Sentiment <= -1.5, Negative Sentiment > -1.5 and <= -0.5, Neutral Sentiment > -0.5 and < 0.5, Positive Sentiment >= 0.5 and < 1.5, and Very Positive Sentiment >= 1.5.

WFG vs. The Competition

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Metric	West Fraser Timber	Paper & Forest Products Industry	Materials Sector	TSE Exchange
Market Cap	C$7.24B	C$3.74B	C$5.06B	C$12.64B
Dividend Yield	1.96%	10.29%	4.67%	6.25%
P/E Ratio	-6.19	12.49	25.77	39.38
Price / Sales	1.42	6.93	5,322.27	9.93
Price / Cash	6.60	37.88	27.13	82.29
Price / Book	1.34	2.48	10.61	4.73
Net Income	-C$66.55M	C$163.64M	C$156.45M	C$299.09M
7 Day Performance	0.59%	0.09%	-0.35%	-0.25%
1 Month Performance	-2.75%	6.15%	11.68%	2.14%
1 Year Performance	-8.55%	-0.48%	42.52%	27.60%

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	0.256 of 5 stars	C$95.08 +2.8%	C$96.50 +1.5%	-8.6%	C$7.24B	C$5.24B	N/A	11,000
SJ Stella-Jones	3.1847 of 5 stars	C$68.38 -0.1%	C$90.00 +31.6%	-14.2%	C$3.73B	C$3.52B	14.49	280	Negative News
CFP Canfor	1.9578 of 5 stars	C$14.01 -1.0%	C$17.00 +21.3%	+5.6%	C$1.64B	C$5.43B	N/A	7,580
IFP Interfor	N/A	C$13.45 -1.8%	C$13.50 +0.4%	+3.4%	C$884.57M	C$2.74B	N/A	5,390
ADN Acadian Timber	N/A	C$17.09 +1.1%	C$18.25 +6.8%	-2.5%	C$320.97M	C$82.97M	6.55	200

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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?

Which has more risk and volatility, SJ or WFG?

Is SJ or WFG more profitable?

Do analysts prefer SJ or WFG?

Which has stronger valuation and earnings, SJ or WFG?

Do insiders & institutionals have more ownership in SJ or WFG?

Does the media refer more to SJ or WFG?

Is SJ or WFG a better dividend stock?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Canfor?

Is WFG or CFP more profitable?

Do analysts rate WFG or CFP?

Do institutionals & insiders believe in WFG or CFP?

Which has more risk and volatility, WFG or CFP?

Which has better earnings and valuation, WFG or CFP?

Does the media prefer WFG or CFP?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Interfor?

Which has stronger earnings and valuation, IFP or WFG?

Does the media refer more to IFP or WFG?

Do analysts rate IFP or WFG?

Which has more volatility and risk, IFP or WFG?

Is IFP or WFG more profitable?

Do insiders & institutionals believe in IFP or WFG?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Acadian Timber?

Is ADN or WFG a better dividend stock?

Is ADN or WFG more profitable?

Which has more volatility & risk, ADN or WFG?

Do analysts prefer ADN or WFG?

Do institutionals & insiders have more ownership in ADN or WFG?

Which has preferable earnings & valuation, ADN or WFG?

Does the media favor ADN or WFG?

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How does West Fraser Timber compare to Western Forest Products?

Which has stronger earnings & valuation, WEF or WFG?

Does the media favor WEF or WFG?

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

Which has more risk and volatility, WEF or WFG?

Do analysts rate WEF or WFG?

Is WEF or WFG more profitable?

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