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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (TSX:WFG) EV-to-FCF : 32.24 (As of Apr. 03, 2025)


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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd EV-to-FCF?

EV-to-FCF is calculated as enterprise value divided by its free cash flow. As of today, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Enterprise Value is C$7,741 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was C$240 Mil. Therefore, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF for today is 32.24.

The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF or its related term are showing as below:

TSX:WFG' s EV-to-FCF Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -109.67   Med: 12.31   Max: 195.86
Current: 34.91

During the past 13 years, the highest EV-to-FCF of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 195.86. The lowest was -109.67. And the median was 12.31.

TSX:WFG's EV-to-FCF is ranked worse than
82.35% of 153 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 12.62 vs TSX:WFG: 34.91

EV-to-FCF 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.

As of today (2025-04-03), West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's stock price is C$104.69. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 was C$-0.278. Therefore, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is At Loss.


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd EV-to-FCF Historical Data

The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF can be seen below:

* 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.

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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd EV-to-FCF Chart

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Annual Data
Trend Dec15 Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24
EV-to-FCF
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 5.63 3.07 3.11 136.31 37.82

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Quarterly Data
Mar20 Jun20 Sep20 Dec20 Mar21 Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24
EV-to-FCF Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 136.31 38.25 19.55 74.13 37.82

Competitive Comparison of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF, along with its competitors' market caps and EV-to-FCF 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's EV-to-FCF Distribution in the Forest Products Industry

For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF falls into.


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd EV-to-FCF Calculation

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's EV-to-FCF for today is calculated as:

EV-to-FCF=Enterprise Value (Today)/Free Cash Flow (TTM)
=7740.530/240.089
=32.24

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Enterprise Value is C$7,741 Mil.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Free Cash Flow for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$240 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  (TSX:WFG) EV-to-FCF Explanation

EV-to-FCF 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:

PE Ratio (TTM)=Share Price (Today)/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=104.69/-0.278
=At Loss

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's share price for today is C$104.69.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was C$-0.278.

* 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. Free Cash Flow is an important financial metric because it represents the actual amount of cash at a company's disposal. Companies with a low EV-to-FCF ratio, combined with a strong balance sheet are generally considered as undervalued.


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Business Description

Traded in Other Exchanges
Address
885 West Georgia Street, Suite 1500, Vancouver, BC, CAN, V6C 3E8
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 now one of the largest oriented strand board producers in the world.
Executives
Doyle Nolan Beneby Director
Matthew Vincent Tobin Senior Officer
Christopher Virostek Senior Officer
Eric Butler Director
Adrian Archille Plante Senior Officer
Gerald Miller Director
Brian Graham Kenning Director
Robin E.a. Lampard Senior Officer
Ellis Ketcham Johnson Director
Ketcham Investments 10% Security Holder
Mark Richard Dubois-phillips Senior Officer
Tom Vaios Theodorakis Senior Officer
Brookfield Corporation 10% Security Holder
Raymond William Ferris Director
Robert L. Phillips Director