West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (TSX:WFG) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (As of Jul. 31, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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TSX:WFG West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd TSX:WFG
74 GF Score
Price C$88.96
GF Value C$93.89
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 4 Warning Signs
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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd TSX:WFG -4.95% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 31, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates TSX:WFG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$93.89 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 240 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks worse than 64.58% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-31), West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current share price is C$88.96. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 was C$86.62. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.03.

The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:WFG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.05   Max: 3.7
Current: 1.03

During the past years, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio was 3.70. The lowest was 0.83. And the median was 2.05.

TSX:WFG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
64.58% of 240 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.735 vs TSX:WFG: 1.03

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.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's adjusted book value per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was C$99.756. 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$86.62 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.

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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd  (TSX:WFG) 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.


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Related Terms


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd'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.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Chart

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio
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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd 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 1.30 1.19 1.04 1.08 1.11

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

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd'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.


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd 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.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=88.96/86.62
=1.03

* 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.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Jun. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd'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)
=99.756/134.0005*134.0005
=99.756

Current CPI (Jun. 2026) = 134.0005.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201609 26.526 101.765 34.929
201612 28.453 101.449 37.583
201703 30.372 102.634 39.654
201706 31.975 103.029 41.587
201709 33.312 103.345 43.194
201712 35.512 103.345 46.046
201803 37.313 105.004 47.617
201806 40.588 105.557 51.525
201809 42.575 105.636 54.007
201812 40.917 105.399 52.020
201903 40.358 106.979 50.552
201906 38.644 107.690 48.085
201909 37.601 107.611 46.822
201912 36.536 107.769 45.429
202003 37.685 107.927 46.789
202006 35.688 108.401 44.116
202009 40.527 108.164 50.207
202012 46.216 108.559 57.047
202103 68.319 110.298 83.001
202106 80.684 111.720 96.775
202109 87.912 112.905 104.338
202112 92.512 113.774 108.959
202203 104.864 117.646 119.442
202206 115.174 120.806 127.753
202209 123.652 120.648 137.337
202212 123.875 120.964 137.225
202303 124.014 122.702 135.433
202306 117.920 124.203 127.222
202309 122.005 125.230 130.549
202312 118.579 125.072 127.044
202403 120.014 126.258 127.374
202406 122.853 127.522 129.095
202409 120.156 127.285 126.496
202412 123.861 127.364 130.315
202503 125.411 129.181 130.090
202506 119.362 129.892 123.137
202509 116.805 130.287 120.134
202512 103.048 130.366 105.921
202603 98.786 132.262 100.084
202606 99.756 134.001 99.756

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 1.03 mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (TSX:WFG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 as of Jul. 31, 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 West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 2.05. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 3.70. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #155 out of 240 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 64.6%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.83 to a high of 3.70. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 1.03 is 40.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #155 out of 240 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #155 out of 240 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 0.74. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 1.03 is 40.1% above this benchmark. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio has ranged from 0.83 to 3.70 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.05 vs. the industry median of 0.74, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has consistently been above 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 240 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. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.03 is 40.1% above 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 West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd 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. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 2.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (TSX:WFG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$93.89, compared to a current price of C$88.96 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 40.1% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.74. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (TSX:WFG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.03 as of Jul. 31, 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 West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (TSX:WFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of C$88.96 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$93.89. GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WFG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.03 (50% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: C$93.89 vs. price of C$88.96 (5.3% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 4 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 40.1% above the Forest Products median (#155 of 240)

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


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Business Description

Other Exchanges WFG:USAWFC:Germany
Address 885 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3E8
West Fraser Timber is a softwood lumber company that also produces wood panels and pulp products. The company produces its wood products globally, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, Europe, and the Southeastern United States. Following its acquisition of Norbord in 2021, West Fraser is one of the largest oriented strand board producers in the world.
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