The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the
months ended in Mar. 2026 was 0.00.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
During the past 13 years, the highest Dividend Payout Ratio of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 2.92. The lowest was 0.03. And the median was 0.07.
MEX:WFGN's Dividend Payout Ratio is not ranked *
in the Forest Products industry.
Industry Median: 0.415 * Ranked among companies with meaningful Dividend Payout Ratio only.
During the past 13 years, the highest Trailing Annual Dividend Yield of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 3.26%. The lowest was 0.39%. And the median was 1.24%.
During the past 12 months, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was -1.50% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 4.20% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 19.00% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate was 22.80% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Dividends Per Share Growth Rate of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 47.60% per year. The lowest was -30.80% per year. And the median was 4.80% per year.
The growth rate is calculated with least square regression.
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* Please note that "special dividend" is not included in the calculation of dividend per share and related fields.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (MEX:WFGN) Dividend Payout Ratio Explanation
In dividends investing, Dividend Payout Ratio and Dividend Growth Rate are the two most important variables for consideration. A lower payout ratio may indicate that the company has more room to increase its dividends.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Dividend Payout Ratio Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Dividend Payout Ratio 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.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Dividend Payout Ratio Chart
MEX:WFGN vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Dividend Payout Ratio Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio falls into.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Dividend Payout Ratio Calculation
The Dividend Payout Ratio is the measure of dividends paid out to shareholders relative to the company's net income. It is calculated as the Dividends per Share divided by the Earnings per Share (Diluted) during the same time period.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
* 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 (MEX:WFGN) has a Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00 as of Mar. 2026. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.92. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #999999 out of 116 companies in the Forest Products industry.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.03 to a high of 2.92. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #999999 out of 116 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, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Dividend Payout Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #999999 out of 116 companies for Dividend Payout Ratio. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own Dividend Payout Ratio has ranged from 0.03 to 2.92 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 Dividend Payout Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Dividend Payout Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.42, based on 116 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Dividend Payout Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Dividend Payout Ratio 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 Dividend Payout Ratio mean?
A high Dividend Payout Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Dividend payout ratio is the percent of company earnings paid out as dividends. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (MEX:WFGN) has a current Dividend Payout Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,804.44, compared to a current price of MXN1,894.00 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00. 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 Dividend Payout Ratio calculated?
Dividend Payout Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (MEX:WFGN), the current Dividend Payout Ratio is 0.00 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 (MEX:WFGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,894.00 is trading 5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,804.44.
Key valuation signals for MEX:WFGN:
Dividend Payout Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: MXN1,804.44 vs. price of MXN1,894.00 (5% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:WFGN 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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