West Fraser Timber Co.LtdFRA:WFC -0.93%74 PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 24% below its 10-year median of 1.24. 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 274 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks worse than 58.39% on this metric.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd stock PB Ratio (=0.97) is close to 1-year high of 0.99.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PB Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:WFC'
s PB Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.65 Med: 1.24 Max: 2.59
Current: 0.96
During the past 13 years, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's highest PB Ratio was 2.59. The lowest was 0.65. And the median was 1.24.
FRA:WFC's PB Ratio is ranked worse than 58.39% of 274
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 0.8
vs FRA:WFC: 0.96
During the past 12 months, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -21.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was -6.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 14.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate was 19.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Book Value Per Share Growth Rate of West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd was 50.20% per year. The lowest was -9.30% per year. And the median was 8.40% per year.
Back to Basics: PB Ratio
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) PB Ratio Explanation
The PB Ratio works the best for the businesses that earn most of their profit from their assets, e.g. banks and insurance companies.
Be Aware
Some businesses have very light assets, such as software companies or insurance agencies. The PB Ratio does not work well for these companies. Some companies even have negative equity, so the PB Ratio cannot be applied to them.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd PB Ratio Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd PB 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.
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PB 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 PB Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PB Ratio falls into.
The PB Ratio, or Price-to-Book ratio, or Price/Book, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Book Value per Share. It is a ratio widely used to value stocks.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
A closely related ratio is called Price-to-Tangible-Book. The difference between Price-to-Tangible-Book and PB Ratio is that book value other than intangibles are used in the calculation.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) has a PB Ratio of 0.94 as of Jun. 24, 2026. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. This is 24% below median its historical median of 1.24. Over the past decade, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.59. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #160 out of 274 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 58.4%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's PB Ratio too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.24. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.65 to a high of 2.59. The Forest Products industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 0.94 is 17.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #160 out of 274 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. 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 PB Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #160 out of 274 companies for PB Ratio. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PB Ratio is 0.80. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 0.94 is 17.5% above this benchmark. Historically, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's own PB Ratio has ranged from 0.65 to 2.59 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 1.24 vs. the industry median of 0.80, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd has consistently been above 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 PB Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median PB Ratio among Forest Products companies is 0.80, based on 274 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PB Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PB Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current PB Ratio of 0.94 is 17.5% above 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 PB Ratio mean?
A high PB Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Price-to-Book ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's book value per share. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median PB Ratio is 0.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 24% below median its own 10-year median of 1.24. 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 €58.60 — trading 0.1% above its estimated fair value. The current PB Ratio is 0.94, which is 24% below median its 10-year median of 1.24 and 17.5% above the Forest Products industry median of 0.80. 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 PB Ratio calculated?
PB Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC), the current PB Ratio is 0.94 as of Jun. 24, 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 €58.60 is trading 0.1% 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:
PB Ratio: 0.94 (24% below median its 10-year median of 1.24)
GF Value™: €58.52 vs. price of €58.60 (0.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.5% above the Forest Products median (#160 of 274)
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 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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