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EV-to-EBITDA is calculated as enterprise value divided by its EBITDA. As of today, Western Forest Products's enterprise value is $183.3 Mil.
Western Forest Products's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-52.2 Mil. Therefore, Western Forest Products's EV-to-EBITDA for today is -3.51.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Forest Products's EV-to-EBITDA or its related term are showing as below:
WFSTF'
s EV-to-EBITDA Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -59.57 Med: 4.46 Max: 77.18
Current: -3.61
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-EBITDA of Western Forest Products was 77.18. The lowest was -59.57. And the median was 4.46.
WFSTF's EV-to-EBITDA is ranked worse than 100% of 216
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 8.805
vs WFSTF: -3.61
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio to determine the fair market value of a company.
The "classic" EV-to-EBITDA is much better in capturing debt and net cash than the PE Ratio (TTM).
Western Forest Products (OTCPK:WFSTF) EV-to-EBITDA Explanation
EV-to-EBITDA is a valuation multiple used in finance and investment to measure the value of a company. This important multiple is often used in conjunction with, or as an alternative to, the PE Ratio (TTM) to determine the fair market value of a company.
Western Forest Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Western Forest Products's share price for today is $12.937.
Western Forest Products's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-7.771.
* 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.
Study has found that the companies with the lowest EV-to-EBITDA outperforms companies measured as cheap by other ratios such as PE Ratio (TTM).
* 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.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Western Forest Products's EV-to-EBITDA, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-EBITDA 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 EV-to-EBITDA vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Forest Products's EV-to-EBITDA distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Forest Products's EV-to-EBITDA falls into.
Western Forest Products's current Enterprise Value is $183.3 Mil.
Western Forest Products's EBITDA for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-52.2 Mil.
* 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 EV-to-EBITDA of -3.51 as of Jul. 19, 2026. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Western Forest Products. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #999999 out of 216 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is Western Forest Products' EV-to-EBITDA too high?
Western Forest Products' current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51. Based on the distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #999999 out of 216 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Western Forest Products has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Forest Products' EV-to-EBITDA compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #999999 out of 216 companies for EV-to-EBITDA. This places Western Forest Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.81. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-EBITDA for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-EBITDA among Forest Products companies is 8.81, based on 216 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-EBITDA significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-EBITDA should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high EV-to-EBITDA mean?
A high EV-to-EBITDA can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. EV to EBITDA ratio is the company's enterprise value divided by earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. View historical data on Western Forest Products. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-EBITDA is 8.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Forest Products's current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51. 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 EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51. Western Forest Products' overall GF Score™ is 63/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is EV-to-EBITDA calculated?
EV-to-EBITDA is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Forest Products (WFSTF), the current EV-to-EBITDA is -3.51 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 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:
EV-to-EBITDA: -3.51
GF Value™: $8.77 vs. price of $12.94 (47.5% above fair value)
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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