West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd trades with the ticker WFT on the TSX and is in the Lumber & Wood Production industry.
Overview
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., a diversified wood products company, produces and sells lumber, panels, and pulp and papers in western Canada and the southern United States. It offers spruce-pine-fir, Douglas Fir-Larch, Hem-Fir tree, and southern yellow pine lumber; treated wood products; and newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals and energy products. The company also provides medium density fiberboard panels and plywood; laminated veneer lumber wood products; and northern bleached softwood Kraft pulp used to produce various paper products, including printing and writing papers, specialty grades, and various tissue products. In addition, it offers bleached chemical thermo-mechanical pulp that is used to produce coated board grades, printing and writing paper, and paper towel/napkin grades, as well as specialty papers and tissue grades. The company exports lumber to the Far East, Asia, the Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Looking to invest in West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd? Our analysis brings in the key facts, competitor research and valuation metrics for you to make an informed decision.
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WFT.TO Stock Price and Key Stats
ETF Key Stats
Exchange: TSX
Market Cap : $5627.525MM
PE Ratio: 15.29
Price: #N/A (Updated: 3/12/2024 0:47:16)
West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (WFT) vs Competitors in Lumber & Wood Production
Lets see how WFT.TO stacks up against others in the Lumber & Wood Production asset management industry. We have identified its main peers as:Acadian Timber Corp, Canfor Corporation, Goodfellow Inc, Norbord Inc, Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc
.Lumber & Wood Production Industry Comparisons
| Company | Market Cap ($MM) | P/E Ratio | EV/EBITDA | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acadian Timber Corp (ADN) | $301.786 | 10.11 | 9.308 | 6.6% |
| Canfor Corporation (CFP) | $1,915.995 | N/A | -55.341 | N/A% |
| Goodfellow Inc (GDL) | $125.566 | 8.576 | 3.665 | 6.8% |
| Norbord Inc (OSB) | $4,598.072 | 20.202 | 11.029 | 1.0% |
| Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc (PL) | $376.63 | N/A | 15.092 | 1.0% |
EV/EBITDA: Enterprise Value to Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization – this ratio compares the value of a company, including debt, to the company’s cash earnings less non-cash expenses
Industry: companies that have a lot in common
Market Cap: Market Capitalization – the total value of all a corporation’s stock
N/A: Not Applicable or Not Available
P/E: Price-to-Earnings – this ratio relates a corporation’s share price to its earnings per share
Price: Stock Price – current value to buyers and sellers
Dividend Yield: Dividend or Distribution Yield
Comparisons within Lumber & Wood Production
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (WFT) vs Acadian Timber Corp (ADN)
- WFT has higher EPS (5.359 vs 1.73). ADN has higher dividend yield (6.6% vs 1.7%). WFT has a higher P/E ratio (15.29 vs 10.11) indicating it’s more expensive.
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (WFT) vs Canfor Corporation (CFP)
- WFT has higher EPS (5.359 vs -2.71). WFT provides dividends, while CFP does not. CFP has a P/E under 0, indicating WFT (P/E 15.29) is in a better position.
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (WFT) vs Goodfellow Inc (GDL)
- WFT has higher EPS (5.359 vs 1.72). GDL has higher dividend yield (6.8% vs 1.7%). WFT has a higher P/E ratio (15.29 vs 8.576) indicating it’s more expensive.
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (WFT) vs Norbord Inc (OSB)
- WFT has higher EPS (5.359 vs 2.82). WFT has higher dividend yield (1.7% vs 1.0%). OSB has a higher P/E ratio (20.202 vs 15.29) indicating it’s more expensive.
- West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd (WFT) vs Pinnacle Renewable Energy Inc (PL)
- WFT has higher EPS (5.359 vs 0.059). WFT has higher dividend yield (1.7% vs 1.0%). PL has a P/E under 0, indicating WFT (P/E 15.29) is in a better position.
Our Recommendation: Hold
Has a lower P/E ratio (15.29) than the industry average (16.93), indicating potential undervaluation.
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