West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) FCF Margin %: -19.79% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:WFC West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FRA:WFC
74 GF Score
Price €59.15
GF Value €58.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FCF Margin %?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FRA:WFC -1.74% 74 FCF Margin % is -19.79% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:WFC with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of €58.52 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks worse than 73.12% on this metric.

FCF Margin % is calculated as Free Cash Flow divided by its Revenue. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Free Cash Flow for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-228 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €1,154 Mil. Therefore, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -19.79%.

As of today, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current FCF Yield % is -7.37%.

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

FRA:WFC' s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -7.43   Med: 9.08   Max: 27.73
Current: -7.43


During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 27.73%. The lowest was -7.43%. And the median was 9.08%.

FRA:WFC's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than
73.12% of 279 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.06 vs FRA:WFC: -7.43


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FCF Margin % Related Terms


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FCF Margin % Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin % 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.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FCF Margin % Chart

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
FCF Margin %
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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
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FRA:WFC vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: FCF Margin % Comparison

For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Forest Products Industry

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

* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin % falls into.


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FCF Margin % Calculation

FCF margin is the ratio of Free Cash Flow divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=-269.01/4664.548
=-5.77 %

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as

FCF Margin=Free Cash Flow (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-228.36/1153.91
=-19.79 %

* 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about FCF Margin % →
What does a FCF Margin % of -19.79% mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) has a FCF Margin % of -19.79% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #204 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 73.1%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin % too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current FCF Margin % is -19.79%. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #204 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's FCF Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #204 out of 279 companies for FCF Margin %. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 0.06. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median FCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 0.06, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median FCF Margin % is 0.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current FCF Margin % is -19.79%. 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 (FRA:WFC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €58.52, compared to a current price of €59.15 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current FCF Margin % is -19.79%. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC), the current FCF Margin % is -19.79% as of Mar. 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 (FRA:WFC) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €59.15 is trading 1.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €58.52. GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for FRA:WFC:

  • FCF Margin %: -19.79%
  • GF Value™: €58.52 vs. price of €59.15 (1.1% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 5 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:WFC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Business Description

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 one of the largest oriented strand board producers in the world.
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