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The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WFG'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -11236.68 Med: 7.84 Max: 126.62
Current: -60.52
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 126.62. The lowest was -11236.68. And the median was 7.84.
WFG's EV-to-OCF is ranked better than 95.09% of 285
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 7.98
vs WFG: -60.52
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (NYSE:WFG) EV-to-OCF Explanation
EV-to-OCF is a valuation multiple that allows analysts and investors to compare stocks, preferably in the same sector or industry. 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.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's share price for today is $67.25.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-15.360.
* 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.
Enterprise Value is used because it is a more complete measure in reflecting how much an investor pays when buying a company. Cash Flow from Operations is an important financial metric because it represents the cash generated from operating activities at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-OCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd EV-to-OCF Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd EV-to-OCF 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.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-OCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-OCF 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 EV-to-OCF vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-OCF falls into.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Enterprise Value is $5,568 Mil.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cash Flow from Operations for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-92 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.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a EV-to-OCF of -60.52 as of Aug. 19, 2026. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #14 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 4.9%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-OCF too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current EV-to-OCF is -60.52. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #14 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-OCF compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #14 out of 285 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.98. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good EV-to-OCF for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Forest Products companies is 7.98, based on 285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a EV-to-OCF significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, EV-to-OCF 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-OCF mean?
A high EV-to-OCF can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median EV-to-OCF is 7.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current EV-to-OCF is -60.52. 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 $67.90, compared to a current price of $67.25 — trading 1% below its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is -60.52. 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 EV-to-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current EV-to-OCF is -60.52 as of Aug. 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 undervalued.
The current stock price of $67.25 is trading 1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $67.90.
GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WFG:
EV-to-OCF: -60.52
GF Value™: $67.90 vs. price of $67.25 (1% below fair value)
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 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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