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Western Forest ProductsWFSTF -1.30%60 Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 as of Mar. 2026, which is 25% above its 10-year median of 0.12. GuruFocus rates WFSTF with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.77 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 257 Forest Products companies, Western Forest Products ranks better than 77.43% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Forest Products's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WFSTF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.01 Med: 0.12 Max: 0.38
Current: 0.15
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Western Forest Products was 0.38. The lowest was 0.01. And the median was 0.12.
WFSTF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 77.43% of 257
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.48
vs WFSTF: 0.15
Western Forest Products (OTCPK:WFSTF) Debt-to-Equity Explanation
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Western Forest Products Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Western Forest Products Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
* 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.
WFSTF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Western Forest Products's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Forest Products's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Forest Products's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (WFSTF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Western Forest Products and its competitors. This is 25% above median its historical median of 0.12. Over the past decade, Western Forest Products' Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.38. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #58 out of 257 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 22.6%.
Is Western Forest Products' Debt-to-Equity too high?
Western Forest Products' current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.12. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.01 to a high of 0.38. The Forest Products industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Western Forest Products' value of 0.15 is 68.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #58 out of 257 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 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Forest Products' Debt-to-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #58 out of 257 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Western Forest Products in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48. Western Forest Products' value of 0.15 is 68.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Forest Products' own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.01 to 0.38 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.12 vs. the industry median of 0.48, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Forest Products company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Forest Products companies is 0.48, based on 257 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Forest Products's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.15 is 68.8% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Western Forest Products and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Forest Products's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 25% above median its own 10-year median of 0.12. 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 (WFSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.77, compared to a current price of $12.94 — trading 47.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15, which is 25% above median its 10-year median of 0.12 and 68.8% below the Forest Products industry median of 0.48. Western Forest Products' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Forest Products (WFSTF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.15 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 Western Forest Products (WFSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Forest Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.94 is trading 47.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.77.
GuruFocus considers Western Forest Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WFSTF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.15 (25% above median its 10-year median of 0.12)
GF Value™: $8.77 vs. price of $12.94 (47.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 68.8% below the Forest Products median (#58 of 257)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WFSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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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