CanforTSX:CFP -0.80%68 Gross Margin % is 18.17% as of Mar. 2026, which is 45% below its 10-year median of 32.77. GuruFocus rates TSX:CFP with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of C$15.18 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 279 Forest Products companies, Canfor ranks worse than 58.06% on this metric.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Canfor's Gross Profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$247 Mil. Canfor's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was C$1,359 Mil. Therefore, Canfor's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 18.17%.
Warning Sign:
Canfor Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -18.6%.
The historical rank and industry rank for Canfor's Gross Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
TSX:CFP'
s Gross Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 16.2 Med: 32.77 Max: 45.69
Current: 16.2
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Canfor was 45.69%. The lowest was 16.20%. And the median was 32.77%.
TSX:CFP's Gross Margin % is ranked worse than 58.06% of 279
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 19.05
vs TSX:CFP: 16.20
Canfor had a gross margin of 18.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
The 5-Year average Growth Rate of Gross Margin for Canfor was -18.60% per year.
Canfor (TSX:CFP) Gross Margin % Explanation
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Canfor had a gross margin of 18.17% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => No sustainable competitive advantage
Be Aware
If a company loses its competitive advantages, usually its gross margin declines well before its sales declines. Watching Gross Margin % and Operating Margin % closely helps avoid value trap situations.
Canfor Gross Margin % Related Terms
Canfor Gross Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Canfor's Gross 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.
TSX:CFP vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Gross Margin % Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Canfor's Gross Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross 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.
Canfor Gross Margin % vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Canfor's Gross Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Canfor's Gross Margin % 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Canfor (TSX:CFP) has a Gross Margin % of 18.17% as of Mar. 2026. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canfor and its competitors. This is 45% below median its historical median of 32.77. Over the past decade, Canfor's Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.20 to 45.69. According to the industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #162 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 58.1%.
Is Canfor's Gross Margin % too high?
Canfor's current Gross Margin % of 18.17% is 45% below median its 10-year median of 32.77. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 16.20 to a high of 45.69. The Forest Products industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Canfor's value of 18.17% is 4.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Canfor ranks #162 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Canfor has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Canfor's Gross Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Canfor ranks #162 out of 279 companies for Gross Margin %. This places Canfor in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Gross Margin % is 19.05. Canfor's value of 18.17% is 4.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Canfor's own Gross Margin % has ranged from 16.20 to 45.69 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 32.77 vs. the industry median of 19.05, Canfor 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 Gross Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median Gross Margin % among Forest Products companies is 19.05, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Gross Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Gross Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Canfor's current Gross Margin % of 18.17% is 4.6% 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 Gross Margin % mean?
A high Gross Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross margin is the ratio of total gross profit to net sales. View historical data on Canfor and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Gross Margin % is 19.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Canfor's current Gross Margin % is 18.17%, which is 45% below median its own 10-year median of 32.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Canfor stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor (TSX:CFP) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$15.18, compared to a current price of C$13.71 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Gross Margin % is 18.17%, which is 45% below median its 10-year median of 32.77 and 4.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 19.05. Canfor's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Gross Margin % calculated?
Gross Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Canfor (TSX:CFP), the current Gross Margin % is 18.17% 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 Canfor (TSX:CFP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Canfor stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$13.71 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$15.18.
GuruFocus considers Canfor to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:CFP:
Gross Margin %: 18.17% (45% below median its 10-year median of 32.77)
GF Value™: C$15.18 vs. price of C$13.71 (9.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 4.6% below the Forest Products median (#162 of 279)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:CFP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Canfor is a softwood lumber company that also owns Canfor Pulp Products. It is active throughout North America and Europe, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, the Southeastern United States, and Sweden. It has two reportable segments: lumber and pulp and paper. The lumber segment includes Canfor's sawmilling and remanufacturing operations. The pulp and paper segment includes the kraft pulp, kraft paper, and bleached chemi-thermomechanical pulp businesses of Canfor Pulp.
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