Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated as Net Income divided by its average total shareholder tangible equity. Total shareholder tangible equity equals to Total Stockholders Equity minus Intangible Assets. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $-752 Mil. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's average shareholder tangible equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $3,691 Mil. Therefore, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's annualized Return-on-Tangible-Equity for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -20.37%.
The historical rank and industry rank for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
WFG'
s Return-on-Tangible-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -28.52 Med: 33.77 Max: 92.61
Current: -28.52
During the past 13 years, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's highest Return-on-Tangible-Equity was 92.61%. The lowest was -28.52%. And the median was 33.77%.
WFG's Return-on-Tangible-Equity is ranked worse than 90% of 280
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 2.145
vs WFG: -28.52
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (NYSE:WFG) Return-on-Tangible-Equity Explanation
Return-on-Tangible-Equity measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's tangible equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' tangible equity (shareholders equity minus intangibles). Return-on-Tangible-Equity shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. Return-on-Tangible-Equitys between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its Return-on-Tangible-Equity by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high Return-on-Tangible-Equity companies. Like Return-on-Tangible-Asset, Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their Return-on-Tangible-Equitys can be extremely high.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Related Terms
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Return-on-Tangible-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity Chart
WFG vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Return-on-Tangible-Equity Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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.
In the calculation of annual Return-on-Tangible-Equity, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder tangible equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is displayed in the 10-year financial page.
What does a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -20.37% mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG) has a Return-on-Tangible-Equity of -20.37% as of Mar. 2026. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #252 out of 280 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 90%.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Return-on-Tangible-Equity too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -20.37%. Based on the distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #252 out of 280 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ranks #252 out of 280 companies for Return-on-Tangible-Equity. This places West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Return-on-Tangible-Equity for a Forest Products company?
The median Return-on-Tangible-Equity among Forest Products companies is 2.15, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Return-on-Tangible-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Return-on-Tangible-Equity 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity mean?
A high Return-on-Tangible-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on tangible equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period tangible equity. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Return-on-Tangible-Equity is 2.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -20.37%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -20.37%. 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 Return-on-Tangible-Equity calculated?
Return-on-Tangible-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (WFG), the current Return-on-Tangible-Equity is -20.37% 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:
Return-on-Tangible-Equity: -20.37%
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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