In calculating the Net Current Asset Value (NCAV), Benjamin Graham means a company's current assets (such as cash, marketable securities, and inventories) minus its total liabilities (including preferred stock, minority interest, and long-term debt).
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's net current asset value per share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-6.36.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Net Current Asset Value or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value Ratio of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 226.45. The lowest was 5.79. And the median was 22.68.
WFG's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 3.28 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value only.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (NYSE:WFG) Net Current Asset Value Explanation
Benjamin Graham first discussed net current asset value (NCAV) in the 1934 edition of "Security Analysis", which he coauthored with David Dodd. In the book, (net) current asset value is defined as:" current assets alone, minus all liabilities and claims ahead of the issue."
The common definition of NCAV is: NCAV = current assets – [total liabilities + minority interest + preferred stock]
Net current assets exclude not only the intangible assets but also the fixed and miscellaneous assets. In addition, Graham believed that preferred stock belongs on the liability side of the balance sheet, not as part of capital and surplus. In "Security Analysis", preferred stock is dubbed "an imperfect creditorship position" that is best placed on the balance sheet alongside funded debt.
One research study, covering the years 1970 through 1983 showed that portfolios picked at the beginning of each year, and held for one year, returned 29.4 percent, on average, over the 13-year period, compared to 11.5 percent for the S&P 500 Index. Other studies of Grahams strategy produced similar results.
Benjamin Graham looked for companies whose market values were less than two-thirds of their Net-Net Working Capital. They are collected under our Net-Net screener.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Net Current Asset Value Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Net Current Asset Value Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value Chart
WFG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Net Current Asset Value Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value, along with its competitors' market caps and Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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 Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Price-to-Net-Current-Asset-Value 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.
What does a Net Current Asset Value of $-6.36 mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a Net Current Asset Value of $-6.36 as of Mar. 2026. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.79 to 226.45. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #999999 out of 127 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Net Current Asset Value too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Net Current Asset Value is $-6.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 5.79 to a high of 226.45. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #999999 out of 127 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 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Net Current Asset Value compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #999999 out of 127 companies for Net Current Asset Value. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Current Asset Value is 3.28. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own Net Current Asset Value has ranged from 5.79 to 226.45 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Net Current Asset Value for a Forest Products company?
The median Net Current Asset Value among Forest Products companies is 3.28, based on 127 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Current Asset Value significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Current Asset Value 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 Net Current Asset Value mean?
A high Net Current Asset Value can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Ben Graham's net current asset value equals the per-share value of total current assets less total liabilities. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Net Current Asset Value is 3.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Net Current Asset Value is $-6.36. 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 $67.43, compared to a current price of $69.64 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Net Current Asset Value is $-6.36. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Current Asset Value calculated?
Net Current Asset Value is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Net Current Asset Value is $-6.36 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 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.43.
GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WFG:
Net Current Asset Value: $-6.36
GF Value™: $67.43 vs. price of $69.64 (3.3% above fair value)
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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