West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) OCF Margin %: -12.74% (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 OCF Margin %?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FRA:WFC -1.74% 74 OCF Margin % is -12.74% 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 76.34% on this metric.

OCF Margin % is calculated as Cash Flow from Operations divided by its Revenue. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Cash Flow from Operations for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €-147 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 OCF Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -12.74%.

As of today, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current OCF Yield % is -0.01%.

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

FRA:WFC' s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.76   Med: 15.17   Max: 33.77
Current: 0.06


During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 33.77%. The lowest was 1.76%. And the median was 15.17%.

FRA:WFC's OCF Margin % is ranked worse than
76.34% of 279 companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 5.54 vs FRA:WFC: 0.06


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd OCF Margin % Related Terms


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd OCF Margin % Historical Data

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

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
OCF 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: OCF Margin % Comparison

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

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

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


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd OCF Margin % Calculation

OCF Margin % is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (A: Dec. 2025 )/Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 )
=81.984/4664.548
=1.76 %

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

OCF Margin=Cash Flow from Operations (Q: Mar. 2026 )/Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-147.05/1153.91
=-12.74 %

* 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 OCF Margin % →
What does a OCF Margin % of -12.74% mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) has a OCF Margin % of -12.74% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.76 to 33.77. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #213 out of 279 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 76.3%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's OCF Margin % too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current OCF Margin % is -12.74%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.76 to a high of 33.77. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #213 out of 279 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 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 OCF Margin % compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #213 out of 279 companies for OCF Margin %. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 5.54. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 1.76 to 33.77 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 OCF Margin % for a Forest Products company?
The median OCF Margin % among Forest Products companies is 5.54, based on 279 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF 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 OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median OCF Margin % is 5.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current OCF Margin % is -12.74%. 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 OCF Margin % is -12.74%. 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 OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC), the current OCF Margin % is -12.74% 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:

  • OCF Margin %: -12.74%
  • 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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