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West Fraser Timber Co.LtdWFG +0.71%75 Equity-to-Asset is 0.75 as of Jun. 2026, which is 3% above its 10-year median of 0.73. GuruFocus rates WFG with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 285 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks better than 81.05% on this metric.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (NYSE:WFG) Equity-to-Asset Explanation
Equity to Asset ratio can vary greatly across different industries, as they have different capital structure. A company with smaller Equity to Asset ratio (more leveraged) may have higher ROE % because of the leverage.
For banks, the required minimum Equity to Asset ratio by regulation is 5%. Some stronger banks may have Equity to Asset Ratio of more than 10%.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Equity-to-Asset Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset, along with its competitors' market caps and Equity-to-Asset 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 Equity-to-Asset vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Equity-to-Asset distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Equity-to-Asset falls into.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Equity-to-Asset Calculation
Equity to Asset ratio measures the ratios of the portion of the asset owned by shareholders out of the total asset. It indicates the leverage of the company, and the amount of debt the company uses in its operation.
Equity to Asset ratio is calculated by dividing total stockholders equity by total asset.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Equity to Asset Ratio 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 (WFG) has a Equity-to-Asset of 0.75 as of Jun. 2026. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.73. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.51 to 0.79. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #54 out of 285 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 18.9%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Equity-to-Asset too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.75 is near median its 10-year median of 0.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.51 to a high of 0.79. The Forest Products industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 0.75 is 38.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #54 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 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Equity-to-Asset compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #54 out of 285 companies for Equity-to-Asset. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 0.75 is 38.9% above this benchmark. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own Equity-to-Asset has ranged from 0.51 to 0.79 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.73 vs. the industry median of 0.54, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd 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 Equity-to-Asset for a Forest Products company?
The median Equity-to-Asset among Forest Products companies is 0.54, based on 285 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Equity-to-Asset significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Equity-to-Asset should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Equity-to-Asset of 0.75 is 38.9% 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 Equity-to-Asset mean?
A high Equity-to-Asset can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Equity-to-asset ratio equals total company equity divided by total assets. It measures financial leverage. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Equity-to-Asset is 0.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Equity-to-Asset is 0.75, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.73. 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 $66.82, compared to a current price of $68.15 — trading 2% above its estimated fair value. The current Equity-to-Asset is 0.75, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.73 and 38.9% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.54. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Equity-to-Asset calculated?
Equity-to-Asset is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Equity-to-Asset is 0.75 as of Jun. 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 overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.15 is trading 2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.82.
GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WFG:
Equity-to-Asset: 0.75 (near median its 10-year median of 0.73)
GF Value™: $66.82 vs. price of $68.15 (2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 38.9% above the Forest Products median (#54 of 285)
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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