WFG (West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd) Receivables Turnover: 4.98 (As of Mar. 2026)

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WFG West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd WFG
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Price $72.06
GF Value $67.70
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Receivables Turnover?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd WFG +1.22% 74 Receivables Turnover is 4.98 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates WFG with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of $67.70 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 281 Forest Products companies, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks better than 90.75% on this metric.

The Receivables Turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by average Accounts Receivable. An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Revenue for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $1,334 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's average Accounts Receivable for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $268 Mil. Hence, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Receivables Turnover for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.98.


West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd  (NYSE:WFG) Receivables Turnover Explanation

An efficient company has a higher accounts receivable turnover ratio while an inefficient company has a lower ratio. This metric is commonly used to compare companies within the same industry to check whether they are on par with their competitors.


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Receivables Turnover Historical Data

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The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Receivables Turnover 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 Receivables Turnover Chart

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Receivables Turnover
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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Quarterly Data
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WFG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Receivables Turnover Comparison

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

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

* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Receivables Turnover falls into.


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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Receivables Turnover Calculation

Receivables Turnover measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance.

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

Receivables Turnover (A: Dec. 2025 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (A: Dec. 2025 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2024 ) + Accounts Receivable (A: Dec. 2025 )) / count )
=5462 / ((239 + 186) / 2 )
=5462 / 212.5
=25.70

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

Receivables Turnover (Q: Mar. 2026 )
=Revenue / Average Accounts Receivable
=Revenue (Q: Mar. 2026 ) / ((Accounts Receivable (Q: Dec. 2025 ) + Accounts Receivable (Q: Mar. 2026 )) / count )
=1334 / ((186 + 350) / 2 )
=1334 / 268
=4.98

* 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.

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What does a Receivables Turnover of 4.98 mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a Receivables Turnover of 4.98 as of Mar. 2026. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #26 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 9.3%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Receivables Turnover too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Receivables Turnover is 4.98. The Forest Products industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.69. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 4.98 is 25.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #26 out of 281 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position 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 Receivables Turnover compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #26 out of 281 companies for Receivables Turnover. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Receivables Turnover is 6.69. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's value of 4.98 is 25.6% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Receivables Turnover for a Forest Products company?
The median Receivables Turnover among Forest Products companies is 6.69, based on 281 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Receivables Turnover significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Receivables Turnover should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Receivables Turnover of 4.98 is 25.6% below 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 Receivables Turnover mean?
A high Receivables Turnover can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The accounts receivables turnover ratio measures the number of times a company collects its average accounts receivable balance. It is calculated as Revenue divided by Average Accounts Receivable. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Receivables Turnover is 6.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Receivables Turnover is 4.98. 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 $67.70, compared to a current price of $72.06 — trading 6.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Receivables Turnover is 4.98 and 25.6% below the Forest Products industry median of 6.69. 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 Receivables Turnover calculated?
Receivables Turnover is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Receivables Turnover is 4.98 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 $72.06 is trading 6.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $67.70. GuruFocus considers West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for WFG:

  • Receivables Turnover: 4.98
  • GF Value™: $67.70 vs. price of $72.06 (6.4% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 74/100 with 6 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 25.6% below the Forest Products median (#26 of 281)

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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