Canfor (TSX:CFP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.57 (As of Sep. 02, 2026) — 56% Below Median

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TSX:CFP Canfor Corp TSX:CFP
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Price C$14.15
GF Value C$15.26
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

Canfor TSX:CFP -2.08% 71 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Sep. 02, 2026, which is 56% below its 10-year median of 1.31. GuruFocus rates TSX:CFP with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of C$15.26 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 207 Forest Products companies, Canfor ranks better than 59.9% on this metric.

As of today (2026-09-02), Canfor's current share price is C$14.15. Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$25.02. Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 0.57.

The historical rank and industry rank for Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:CFP' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.46   Med: 1.31   Max: 3.11
Current: 0.57

During the past years, Canfor's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.11. The lowest was 0.46. And the median was 1.31.

TSX:CFP's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked better than
59.9% of 207 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.74 vs TSX:CFP: 0.57

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Canfor's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$20.861. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is C$25.02 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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Canfor  (TSX:CFP) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PB Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of book value during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should give similar results to regular PB Ratio.


Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

Canfor Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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Canfor Quarterly Data
Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26 Jun26
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 0.60 0.51 0.49 0.56 0.54

TSX:CFP vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Canfor Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Calculation

Like the Shiller PE Ratio, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio takes the Book Value per Share from the past 10 years, adjusts it for inflation, and then calculates the average. This average is then used for the P/B calculation. Because it considers this 10-year average, it's often referred to as the CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio.

Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=14.15/25.02
=0.57

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Canfor's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Jun. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Jun. 2026)
=20.861/133.5265*133.5265
=20.861

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 133.5265.

Canfor Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 10.704 101.765 14.045
201612 11.172 101.449 14.705
201703 11.809 102.634 15.364
201706 12.141 103.029 15.735
201709 12.323 103.345 15.922
201712 13.459 103.345 17.390
201803 14.523 105.004 18.468
201806 15.952 105.557 20.179
201809 16.664 105.636 21.064
201812 16.422 105.399 20.804
201903 14.685 106.979 18.329
201906 14.128 107.690 17.517
201909 13.286 107.611 16.486
201912 13.139 107.769 16.279
202003 13.040 107.927 16.133
202006 13.509 108.401 16.640
202009 15.038 108.164 18.564
202012 17.629 108.559 21.683
202103 20.639 110.298 24.986
202106 26.260 111.720 31.386
202109 28.231 112.905 33.387
202112 27.985 113.774 32.844
202203 31.961 117.646 36.275
202206 34.773 120.806 38.435
202209 36.143 120.648 40.001
202212 34.871 120.964 38.492
202303 33.694 122.702 36.666
202306 32.630 124.203 35.079
202309 32.888 125.230 35.067
202312 32.104 125.072 34.274
202403 31.691 126.258 33.516
202406 30.325 127.522 31.753
202409 27.414 127.285 28.758
202412 27.970 127.364 29.323
202503 28.181 129.181 29.129
202506 25.981 129.892 26.708
202509 24.978 130.287 25.599
202512 21.526 130.366 22.048
202603 20.789 132.262 20.988
202606 20.861 133.527 20.861

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 mean?
Canfor (TSX:CFP) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 as of Sep. 02, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canfor and its competitors. This is 56% below median its historical median of 1.31. Over the past decade, Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.11. According to the industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #83 out of 207 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 40.1%.
Is Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
Canfor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.31. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.46 to a high of 3.11. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Canfor's value of 0.57 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canfor ranks #83 out of 207 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Canfor has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canfor's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #83 out of 207 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This puts Canfor in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. Canfor's value of 0.57 is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, Canfor's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.46 to 3.11 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.31 vs. the industry median of 0.74, Canfor has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.74, based on 207 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canfor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 0.57 is 23% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Canfor and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canfor's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 56% below median its own 10-year median of 1.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canfor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor (TSX:CFP) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$15.26, compared to a current price of C$14.15 — trading 7.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57, which is 56% below median its 10-year median of 1.31 and 23% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.74. Canfor's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canfor (TSX:CFP), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.57 as of Sep. 02, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Canfor (TSX:CFP) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$14.15 is trading 7.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$15.26. GuruFocus considers Canfor to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:CFP:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 0.57 (56% below median its 10-year median of 1.31)
  • GF Value™: C$15.26 vs. price of C$14.15 (7.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 71/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 23% below the Forest Products median (#83 of 207)

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Canfor Business Description

Other Exchanges CFPZF:USANKC:Germany
Address 101-161 East 4th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V5T 1G4
Canfor is a softwood lumber company that also owns Canfor Pulp Products. It is active throughout North America and Europe, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, the Southeastern United States, and Sweden. It has two reportable segments: lumber and pulp and paper. The lumber segment includes Canfor's sawmilling and remanufacturing operations. The pulp and paper segment includes the kraft pulp, kraft paper, and bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp businesses of Canfor Pulp.
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