West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) ROCE %: -11.49% (As of Mar. 2026)


FRA:WFC West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FRA:WFC
74 GF Score
Price €58.60
GF Value €58.52
Valuation Fairly Valued
! 5 Warning Signs
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What is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ROCE %?

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd FRA:WFC -0.93% 74 ROCE % is -11.49% 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.

ROCE % measures how well a company generates profits from its capital. It is calculated as EBIT divided by Capital Employed, where Capital Employed is calculated as Total Assets minus Total Current Liabilities. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's annualized ROCE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was -11.49%.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd  (FRA:WFC) ROCE % Explanation

ROCE % can be especially useful when comparing the performance of capital-intensive companies. Unlike ROE %, which indicates the profitability of Shareholders Equity, ROCE % also considers long-term debt in Capital Employed. This can be helpful when analyzing companies with significant debt, as the result is neutralized by taking debt into consideration.

Generally speaking, a higher ROCE % indicates a stonger profitability for a company. Moreover, it is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective. Investors tend to favor companies with stable and rising ROCE % trend over those with volatile ones.

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ROCE % Related Terms

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ROCE % Historical Data

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

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
ROCE %
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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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West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd ROCE % Calculation

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's annualized ROCE % for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(A: Dec. 2025 )  (A: Dec. 2024 )(A: Dec. 2025 )
=-983.808/( ( (8365.8 - 891.97) + (6507.48 - 555.954) )/ 2 )
=-983.808/( (7473.83+5951.526)/ 2 )
=-983.808/6712.678
=-14.66 %

West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's ROCE % of for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 is calculated as:

ROCE %=EBIT (1)/( (Capital Employed+Capital Employed)/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=EBIT/( ( (Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities)+(Total Assets - Total Current Liabilities) )/ count )
(Q: Mar. 2026 )  (Q: Dec. 2025 )(Q: Mar. 2026 )
=-681.62/( ( (6507.48 - 555.954) + (6634.55 - 722.275) )/ 2 )
=-681.62/( ( 5951.526 + 5912.275 )/ 2 )
=-681.62/5931.9005
=-11.49 %

(1) Note: The EBIT data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) EBIT 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about ROCE % →
What does a ROCE % of -11.49% mean?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) has a ROCE % of -11.49% as of Mar. 2026.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's ROCE % too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current ROCE % is -11.49%. 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 ROCE % compare to SSD and UFPI?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's ROCE % of -11.49% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. The industry median ROCE % is 3.38. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good ROCE % for a Forest Products company?
The median ROCE % among Forest Products companies is 3.38, based on 280 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROCE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROCE % 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 ROCE % mean?
A high ROCE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Forest Products industry, the median ROCE % is 3.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current ROCE % is -11.49%. 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 ROCE % is -11.49%. 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 ROCE % calculated?
ROCE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC), the current ROCE % is -11.49% 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 €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:

  • ROCE %: -11.49%
  • GF Value™: €58.52 vs. price of €58.60 (0.1% 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.
74GF Score

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