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Western Forest ProductsWFSTF 63 EV-to-OCF is 10.22 as of Jul. 27, 2026, which is 73% above its 10-year median of 5.90. GuruFocus rates WFSTF with a GF Score™ of 63/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.76 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Forest Products companies, Western Forest Products ranks worse than 61.75% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Forest Products's EV-to-OCF or its related term are showing as below:
WFSTF'
s EV-to-OCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -1351.83 Med: 5.9 Max: 70
Current: 10.43
During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-OCF of Western Forest Products was 70.00. The lowest was -1351.83. And the median was 5.90.
WFSTF's EV-to-OCF is ranked worse than 61.75% of 285
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 7.87
vs WFSTF: 10.43
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.
Western Forest Products (OTCPK:WFSTF) 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.
Western Forest Products's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as:
Western Forest Products's share price for today is $12.45.
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.
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.
* 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-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.
Western Forest Products EV-to-OCF vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Forest Products's EV-to-OCF distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Forest Products's EV-to-OCF falls into.
Western Forest Products's current Enterprise Value is $180.6 Mil.
Western Forest Products's Cash Flow from Operations 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 $17.7 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-OCF of 10.22 as of Jul. 27, 2026. This is 73% above median its historical median of 5.90. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #176 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Western Forest Products' EV-to-OCF too high?
Western Forest Products' current EV-to-OCF of 10.22 is 73% above median its 10-year median of 5.90. The Forest Products industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.87. Western Forest Products' value of 10.22 is 29.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #176 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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-OCF compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #176 out of 285 companies for EV-to-OCF. This places Western Forest Products in the lower half of its industry. The industry median EV-to-OCF is 7.87. Western Forest Products' value of 10.22 is 29.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 5.90 vs. the industry median of 7.87, Western Forest Products has consistently been above 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 EV-to-OCF for a Forest Products company?
The median EV-to-OCF among Forest Products companies is 7.87, 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. Western Forest Products's current EV-to-OCF of 10.22 is 29.9% above 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 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 7.87 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Forest Products's current EV-to-OCF is 10.22, which is 73% above median its own 10-year median of 5.90. 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 $8.76, compared to a current price of $12.45 — trading 42.1% above its estimated fair value. The current EV-to-OCF is 10.22, which is 73% above median its 10-year median of 5.90 and 29.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 7.87. 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-OCF calculated?
EV-to-OCF is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Forest Products (WFSTF), the current EV-to-OCF is 10.22 as of Jul. 27, 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 $12.45 is trading 42.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.76.
GuruFocus considers Western Forest Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WFSTF:
EV-to-OCF: 10.22 (73% above median its 10-year median of 5.90)
GF Value™: $8.76 vs. price of $12.45 (42.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29.9% above the Forest Products median (#176 of 285)
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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