Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.16 (As of Aug. 13, 2026) — 66% Below Median

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TSX:WEF Western Forest Products Inc TSX:WEF
58 GF Score
Price C$17.85
GF Value C$12.68
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Western Forest Products Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio?

Western Forest Products TSX:WEF -3.30% 58 Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16 as of Aug. 13, 2026, which is 66% below its 10-year median of 0.47. GuruFocus rates TSX:WEF with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of C$12.68 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 251 Forest Products companies, Western Forest Products ranks better than 80.88% on this metric.

As of today (2026-08-13), Western Forest Products's current share price is C$17.85. Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was C$109.30. Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is 0.16.

The historical rank and industry rank for Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:WEF' s Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.1   Med: 0.47   Max: 1.15
Current: 0.16

During the past years, Western Forest Products's highest Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio was 1.15. The lowest was 0.10. And the median was 0.47.

TSX:WEF's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is ranked better than
80.88% of 251 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.49 vs TSX:WEF: 0.16

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 PS Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted revenue per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Western Forest Products's adjusted revenue per share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$19.085. Add all the adjusted revenue per share for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share, which is C$109.30 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

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Western Forest Products  (TSX:WEF) Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PS Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of revenue 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 PS Ratio should give similar results to regular PS Ratio.


Western Forest Products Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Related Terms


Western Forest Products Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.

Western Forest Products Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Chart

Western Forest Products Annual Data
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Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio
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Western Forest Products Quarterly Data
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TSX:WEF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PS 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.


Western Forest Products Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio vs Forest Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio falls into.


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Western Forest Products Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio Calculation

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

Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio for today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio=Share Price/ Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share
=17.85/109.30
=0.16

* 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.

Western Forest Products's Cyclically Adjusted Revenue per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

For example, Western Forest Products's adjusted Revenue per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_RevenuePerShare=Revenue per Share/CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=19.085/132.2623*132.2623
=19.085

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 132.2623.

Western Forest Products Quarterly Data

Revenue per Share CPI Adj_RevenuePerShare
201606 22.673 102.002 29.399
201609 24.254 101.765 31.523
201612 22.040 101.449 28.734
201703 21.633 102.634 27.878
201706 21.591 103.029 27.717
201709 21.368 103.345 27.347
201712 21.211 103.345 27.146
201803 21.903 105.004 27.589
201806 24.628 105.557 30.859
201809 22.164 105.636 27.751
201812 21.913 105.399 27.498
201903 21.526 106.979 26.613
201906 24.633 107.690 30.254
201909 11.314 107.611 13.906
201912 6.466 107.769 7.936
202003 7.924 107.927 9.711
202006 20.493 108.401 25.004
202009 23.213 108.164 28.385
202012 25.457 108.559 31.015
202103 25.595 110.298 30.692
202106 33.261 111.720 39.377
202109 29.713 112.905 34.807
202112 28.910 113.774 33.608
202203 32.750 117.646 36.819
202206 39.982 120.806 43.774
202209 32.832 120.648 35.993
202212 27.489 120.964 30.057
202303 24.986 122.702 26.933
202306 26.141 124.203 27.837
202309 21.889 125.230 23.118
202312 23.357 125.072 24.700
202403 22.684 126.258 23.763
202406 29.314 127.522 30.404
202409 22.893 127.285 23.788
202412 25.874 127.364 26.869
202503 24.863 129.181 25.456
202506 27.382 129.892 27.882
202509 22.069 130.287 22.404
202512 19.121 130.366 19.399
202603 19.085 132.262 19.085

Add all the adjusted revenue per share together and divide 10 will get our Cyclically Adjusted Revenue 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 PS Ratio of 0.16 mean?
Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) has a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.16 as of Aug. 13, 2026. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Forest Products and its competitors. This is 66% below median its historical median of 0.47. Over the past decade, Western Forest Products' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.15. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #48 out of 251 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Western Forest Products' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio too high?
Western Forest Products' current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.16 is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.47. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.10 to a high of 1.15. The Forest Products industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. Western Forest Products' value of 0.16 is 67.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #48 out of 251 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Forest Products has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Forest Products' Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #48 out of 251 companies for Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio. This places Western Forest Products in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49. Western Forest Products' value of 0.16 is 67.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Forest Products' own Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio has ranged from 0.10 to 1.15 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.47 vs. the industry median of 0.49, Western Forest Products 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 PS Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.49, based on 251 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Forest Products's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio of 0.16 is 67.3% 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 PS Ratio mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted revenue per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Forest Products and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Forest Products's current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16, which is 66% below median its own 10-year median of 0.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Forest Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$12.68, compared to a current price of C$17.85 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16, which is 66% below median its 10-year median of 0.47 and 67.3% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.49. Western Forest Products' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF), the current Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio is 0.16 as of Aug. 13, 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 Western Forest Products (TSX:WEF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Forest Products stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of C$17.85 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$12.68. GuruFocus considers Western Forest Products to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for TSX:WEF:

  • Cyclically Adjusted PS Ratio: 0.16 (66% below median its 10-year median of 0.47)
  • GF Value™: C$12.68 vs. price of C$17.85 (40.8% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 58/100 with 8 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 67.3% below the Forest Products median (#48 of 251)

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


Western Forest Products Business Description

Other Exchanges WFSTF:USANWF0:Germany
Address 1055 West Georgia Street, Suite 800, P.O. Box 11122, Royal Centre Building, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6E 3P3
Western Forest Products Inc is a Canada-based softwood forest products company. The company's principal business activities include sale of lumber and logs, which includes timber harvesting, sawmilling logs into specialty lumber, value-added lumber and glue-laminated timber (glulam) remanufacturing, and lumber purchase and wholesaling activities. The Company manages its business as a single operating segment, with the majority of Western's property, plant and equipment, biological assets and timber license located in Canada. The company operates in United States, Canada, Japan, China, Europe and Other countries. It derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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