WFG (West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd) Interest Expense: $-79 Mil (TTM As of Mar. 2026)


WFG West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd WFG
74 GF Score
Price $69.64
GF Value $67.33
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Interest Expense?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd WFG +5.32% 74 Interest Expense is $-79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WFG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.33 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review.

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's interest expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -53 Mil. Its interest expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was $-79 Mil.

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income(EBIT) by its Interest Expense. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -210 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $ -53 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense. The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is. Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd  (NYSE:WFG) Interest Expense Explanation

Interest Coverage is a ratio that determines how easily a company can pay interest expenses on outstanding debt. It is calculated by dividing a company's Operating Income (EBIT) by its Interest Expense. The higher, the better.

Note: If both Interest Expense and Interest Income are empty, while Net Interest Income is negative, then use Net Interest Income as Interest Expense.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Interest Expense for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-53 Mil. Its Operating Income for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $-210 Mil. And its Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $325 Mil.

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

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd did not have earnings to cover the interest expense.

* 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.

The higher the ratio, the stronger the company's financial strength is.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Interest Expense Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense Chart

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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Interest Expense Calculation

Interest Expense is the amount reported by a company or individual as an expense for borrowed money.

Interest Expense for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-79 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Interest Expense →
What does a Interest Expense of $-79 Mil mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a Interest Expense of $-79 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Interest Expense too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. 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 Interest Expense compare to SSD and UFPI?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Interest Expense of $-79 Mil can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Interest Expense for a Forest Products company?
A good Interest Expense depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Interest Expense 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 Interest Expense mean?
A high Interest Expense can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Interest Expense is the amount a company pays on its long-term debt. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. 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 $67.33, compared to a current price of $69.64 — trading 3.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Interest Expense calculated?
Interest Expense is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Interest Expense is $-79 Mil 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 (WFG) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $69.64 is trading 3.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.33. GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WFG:

  • Interest Expense: $-79 Mil
  • GF Value™: $67.33 vs. price of $69.64 (3.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs

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 Co.Ltd Business Description

Other Exchanges WFC:GermanyWFG:Canada
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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