West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (WFG) Stock Forecast Nov. 6, 2026
Analysis updated on Nov. 6, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · NYSE
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (WFG) stock forecast summary
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West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd is a mid-cap company with a market capitalization of $5.36B.
For WFG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -10.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +3.1%, buy ≥ +1.5%, sell < -0.5%, strong sell < -1.8% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-11-06 signals)
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West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (WFG) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Sawmills & Planting Mills, General peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.36B | – |
| P/E Ratio | 10.13x | – |
| EPS | $6.70 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $351.89 | – |
| FCF/Share | $20.73 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| ROIC | 15.7% | – |
| Gross Margin | 34.0% | – |
| Operating Margin | 3.9% | – |
| EBT Margin | 4.4% | – |
| Tax Rate | 29.8% | – |
Financial Health
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13x | – |
| Quick Ratio | 0.86x | – |
| D/E Ratio | 0.30x | – |
| Financial Leverage | 1.30x | – |
| Working Capital | $736M | – |
Cash Flow
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $3.49B | – |
| Free Cash Flow | $1.64B | – |
| Capital Spending | -$1.85B | – |
| FCF Growth YoY | 0.0% | – |
| FCF/Sales | 5.9% | – |
| CapEx/Sales | 6.7% | – |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 3.65x | – |
| Receivables Turnover | 113.9x | – |
| Inventory Turnover | 22.1x | – |
| Fixed Assets Turnover | 7.7x | – |
| Days Sales Outstanding | 3 days | – |
| Days Inventory | 16 days | – |
| Payables Period | 12 days | – |
| Cash Conversion Cycle | 8 days | – |
Income Statement
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $27.79B | – |
| Operating Income | $1.09B | – |
| SG&A Expense | $1.23B | – |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $18.34B | – |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | WFG | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Shares Outstanding | 79M | – |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Current Assets | $1.39B | |
| Cash & Short-term Investments | $202M | |
| Accounts Receivable | $244M | |
| Inventory | $828M | |
| Total Liabilities | $1.77B | |
| Short-term Debt | $67M |
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West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (WFG) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (Sawmills & Planting Mills, General): 2 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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What is the West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd (WFG) stock forecast?
Our AI scores West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd every trading day against every stock it covers. Create a free account and follow it to see its rating and price target.
How accurate are West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd stock predictions?
For WFG, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is -10.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-08-07 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is -8.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-08-19 and 2026-10-07. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4629 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-08-04 produced a positive net return in 92.9% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd forecasts updated?
West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Nov. 6, 2026.
Which companies are West Fraser Timber Co., Ltd's industry peers?
2 issuers in our coverage, WFG included, share the SEC industry code Sawmills & Planting Mills, General. The largest are: Ufp Industries Inc (UFPI).
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