WFG (West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd) Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (As of Jul. 19, 2026) — 43% Below Median

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WFG West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd WFG
74 GF Score
Price $70.41
GF Value $68.07
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd WFG -1.74% 74 Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 19, 2026, which is 43% below its 10-year median of 2.05. GuruFocus rates WFG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $68.07 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks worse than 68.85% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-19), West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current share price is $70.41. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $60.25. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio for today is 1.17.

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:

WFG' s Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.83   Med: 2.05   Max: 3.7
Current: 1.18

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.

WFG's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is ranked worse than
68.85% of 244 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.76 vs WFG: 1.18

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 Mar. 2026 was $72.001. 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 $60.25 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd  (NYSE: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
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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 1.49 1.30 1.19 1.04 1.08

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
=70.41/60.25
=1.17

* 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 Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book=Book Value per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=72.001/132.2623*132.2623
=72.001

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 19.567 102.002 25.372
201609 20.237 101.765 26.302
201612 21.331 101.449 27.810
201703 22.688 102.634 29.238
201706 24.050 103.029 30.874
201709 27.129 103.345 34.720
201712 27.811 103.345 35.593
201803 28.851 105.004 36.341
201806 30.924 105.557 38.748
201809 32.664 105.636 40.897
201812 30.454 105.399 38.216
201903 30.183 106.979 37.316
201906 29.080 107.690 35.715
201909 28.397 107.611 34.902
201912 27.744 107.769 34.049
202003 26.995 107.927 33.082
202006 26.334 108.401 32.131
202009 30.633 108.164 37.458
202012 36.081 108.559 43.959
202103 54.355 110.298 65.179
202106 66.026 111.720 78.167
202109 69.380 112.905 81.275
202112 72.275 113.774 84.020
202203 82.831 117.646 93.122
202206 89.951 120.806 98.481
202209 92.700 120.648 101.624
202212 91.185 120.964 99.702
202303 90.634 122.702 97.696
202306 88.755 124.203 94.514
202309 90.167 125.230 95.230
202312 88.386 125.072 93.467
202403 88.663 126.258 92.880
202406 89.641 127.522 92.973
202409 88.702 127.285 92.171
202412 86.938 127.364 90.282
202503 87.358 129.181 89.442
202506 87.329 129.892 88.923
202509 84.433 130.287 85.713
202512 74.700 130.366 75.787
202603 72.001 132.262 72.001

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 1.17 mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of 1.17 as of Jul. 19, 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 43% 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 #168 out of 244 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 68.9%.
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 1.17 is 43% 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 0.76. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 1.17 is 53.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #168 out of 244 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 #168 out of 244 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 0.76. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 1.17 is 53.9% 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 0.76, 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 0.76, based on 244 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 1.17 is 53.9% 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 0.76 — 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 1.17, which is 43% 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 (WFG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $68.07, compared to a current price of $70.41 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17, which is 43% below median its 10-year median of 2.05 and 53.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.76. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is 1.17 as of Jul. 19, 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 (WFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $70.41 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $68.07. GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WFG:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio: 1.17 (43% below median its 10-year median of 2.05)
  • GF Value™: $68.07 vs. price of $70.41 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 53.9% above the Forest Products median (#168 of 244)

No single metric tells the full story. See the 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 WFC:GermanyWFG:Canada
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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