West Fraser Timber Co.LtdWFG +0.76%72 Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026, which is 71% below its 10-year median of 7.00. GuruFocus rates WFG with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $66.22 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 282 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks worse than 92.91% on this metric.
Warning Sign:
Piotroski F-Score of 2 is low, which usually implies poor business operation.
The zones of discrimination were as such:
Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score or its related term are showing as below:
WFG'
s Piotroski F-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2 Med: 7 Max: 9
Current: 2
During the past 13 years, the highest Piotroski F-Score of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 9. The lowest was 2. And the median was 7.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (NYSE:WFG) Piotroski F-Score Explanation
The developer of the system is Joseph D. Piotroski is relatively unknown accounting professor who shuns publicity and rarely gives interviews.
He graduated from the University of Illinois with a B.S. in accounting in 1989, received an M.B.A. from Indiana University in 1994. Five years later, in 1999, after earning a Ph.D. in accounting from the University of Michigan, he became an associate professor of accounting at the University of Chicago.
He wanted to see if he can develop a system (using a simple nine-point scoring system) that can increase the returns of a strategy of investing in low price to book (referred to in the paper as high book to market) value companies.
What he found was something that exceeded his most optimistic expectations.
Buying only those companies that scored highest (8 or 9) on his nine-point scale, or F-Score as he called it, over the 20 year period from 1976 to 1996 led to an average out-performance over the market of 13.4%.
Even more impressive were the results of a strategy of investing in the highest F-Score companies (8 or 9) and shorting companies with the lowest F-Score (0 or 1).
Over the same period from 1976 to 1996 (20 years) this strategy led to an average yearly return of 23%, substantially outperforming the average S&P 500 index return of 15.83% over the same period.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Piotroski F-Score Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Piotroski F-Score 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.
WFG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Piotroski F-Score Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Piotroski F-Score 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 Piotroski F-Score vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score falls into.
* 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.
*Note: If the latest quarterly/semi-annual/annual total assets data is 0, then we will use previous quarterly/semi-annual/annual data for all the items in the balance sheet.
Profitability
Question 1. Return on Assets (ROA)
Net income before extraordinary items for the year divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Net Income (TTM) was -1,167.
==> Negative ==> Score 0.
Question 2. Cash Flow Return on Assets (CFROA)
Net cash flow from operating activities (operating cash flow) divided by Total Assets at the beginning of the year.
Score 1 if positive, 0 if negative.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Cash Flow from Operations (TTM) was 1.
==> Positive ==> Score 1.
Question 3. Change in Return on Assets
Compare this year's return on assets (1) to last year's return on assets.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's return on assets of this year was -0.13306727. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's return on assets of last year was 0.0002132.
==> Last year is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 4. Quality of Earnings (Accrual)
Compare Cash flow return on assets (2) to return on assets (1)
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's gearing of this year was 0.03923889. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's gearing of last year was 0.0026373.
==> Last year is lower than this year ==> Score 0.
Question 6. Change in Working Capital (Liquidity)
Compare this year's current ratio (current assets divided by current liabilities) to last year's current ratio.
Score 1 if this year's current ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current ratio of this year was 1.83712575. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current ratio of last year was 2.0914037.
==> Last year's current ratio is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 7. Change in Shares in Issue
Compare the number of shares in issue this year, to the number in issue last year.
Score 0 if there is larger number of shares in issue this year, 1 otherwise.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's number of shares in issue this year was 78.3. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's number of shares in issue last year was 79.874.
==> There is smaller number of shares in issue this year, or the same. ==> Score 1.
Efficiency
Question 8. Change in Gross Margin
Compare this year's gross margin (Gross Profit divided by sales) to last year's.
Score 1 if this year's gross margin is higher, 0 if it's lower.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's gross margin of this year was 0.21468715. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's gross margin of last year was 0.3011988.
==> Last year's gross margin is higher ==> Score 0.
Question 9. Change in asset turnover
Compare this year's asset turnover (total sales for the year divided by total assets at the beginning of the year) to last year's asset turnover ratio.
Score 1 if this year's asset turnover ratio is higher, 0 if it's lower
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's asset turnover of this year was 0.60866591. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's asset turnover of last year was 0.64023025.
==> Last year's asset turnover is higher ==> Score 0.
Evaluation
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Good or high score = 7, 8, 9
Bad or low score = 0, 1, 2, 3
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has an F-score of 3. It is a bad or low score, which usually implies poor business operation.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a Piotroski F-Score of 2 as of Jun. 26, 2026. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. This is 71% below median its historical median of 7.00. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #262 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 92.9%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.00 to a high of 9.00. The Forest Products industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 2 is 60% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #262 out of 282 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Piotroski F-Score compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #262 out of 282 companies for Piotroski F-Score. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 2 is 60% below this benchmark. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own Piotroski F-Score has ranged from 2.00 to 9.00 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.00 vs. the industry median of 5.00, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has consistently been below 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 Piotroski F-Score for a Forest Products company?
The median Piotroski F-Score among Forest Products companies is 5.00, based on 282 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Piotroski F-Score significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Piotroski F-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Piotroski F-Score of 2 is 60% below 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 Piotroski F-Score mean?
A high Piotroski F-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Piotroski F-score grades a company's business operating strength from 0-9. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Piotroski F-Score is 5.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 71% below median its own 10-year median of 7.00. 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 $66.22, compared to a current price of $69.90 — trading 5.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Piotroski F-Score is 2, which is 71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00 and 60% below the Forest Products industry median of 5.00. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Piotroski F-Score calculated?
Piotroski F-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Piotroski F-Score is 2 as of Jun. 26, 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 $69.90 is trading 5.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $66.22.
GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WFG:
Piotroski F-Score: 2 (71% below median its 10-year median of 7.00)
GF Value™: $66.22 vs. price of $69.90 (5.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60% below the Forest Products median (#262 of 282)
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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