* 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.
MEX:WFGN vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Days Payable Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Payable 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 Days Payable vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable falls into.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Days Payable Calculation
Days Payable indicates the number of days that the account payable relative to cost of goods sold the company has. An increase of Days Payable may suggest that the company delays paying its suppliers.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:WFGN) has a Days Payable of 44.63 as of Mar. 2026. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. This is 71% above median its historical median of 26.08. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable has ranged from 23.16 to 50.64. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #161 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Days Payable of 44.63 is 71% above median its 10-year median of 26.08. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 23.16 to a high of 50.64. The Forest Products industry median Days Payable is 57.93. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 44.63 is 23% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #161 out of 276 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Days Payable compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #161 out of 276 companies for Days Payable. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Days Payable is 57.93. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 44.63 is 23% below this benchmark. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own Days Payable has ranged from 23.16 to 50.64 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 26.08 vs. the industry median of 57.93, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd 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 Days Payable for a Forest Products company?
The median Days Payable among Forest Products companies is 57.93, based on 276 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Payable significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Payable should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Days Payable of 44.63 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 Days Payable mean?
A high Days Payable can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days payable represents the average amount of days a company waits to pay its invoices from suppliers. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Days Payable is 57.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Days Payable is 44.63, which is 71% above median its own 10-year median of 26.08. 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?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (MEX:WFGN) has a current Days Payable of 44.63. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,808.06, compared to a current price of MXN1,894.00 — trading 4.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Days Payable is 44.63, which is 71% above median its 10-year median of 26.08 and 23% below the Forest Products industry median of 57.93. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Payable calculated?
Days Payable is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (MEX:WFGN), the current Days Payable is 44.63 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:WFGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,894.00 is trading 4.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,808.06.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WFGN:
Days Payable: 44.63 (71% above median its 10-year median of 26.08)
GF Value™: MXN1,808.06 vs. price of MXN1,894.00 (4.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23% below the Forest Products median (#161 of 276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WFGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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