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Western Forest ProductsWFSTF +2.69%62 Shiller PE Ratio is 7.26 as of Aug. 27, 2026, which is 7% below its 10-year median of 7.84. GuruFocus rates WFSTF with a GF Score™ of 62/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.81 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 189 Forest Products companies, Western Forest Products ranks better than 78.31% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Western Forest Products's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
WFSTF'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.61 Med: 7.84 Max: 381.82
Current: 7.06
During the past years, Western Forest Products's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 381.82. The lowest was 2.61. And the median was 7.84.
WFSTF's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than 78.31% of 189
companies
in the Forest Products industry
Industry Median: 11.56
vs WFSTF: 7.06
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Western Forest Products's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.784. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $1.84 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Western Forest Products (OTCPK:WFSTF) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Western Forest Products Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Western Forest Products Shiller PE 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.
WFSTF vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, Western Forest Products's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller PE 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.
Western Forest Products Shiller PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Western Forest Products's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Western Forest Products's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Western Forest Products Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Western Forest Products (WFSTF) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 7.26 as of Aug. 27, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Forest Products and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 7.84. Over the past decade, Western Forest Products' Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 381.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #41 out of 189 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Western Forest Products' Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Western Forest Products' current Shiller PE Ratio of 7.26 is near median its 10-year median of 7.84. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.61 to a high of 381.82. The Forest Products industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 11.56. Western Forest Products' value of 7.26 is 37.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #41 out of 189 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Western Forest Products has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Western Forest Products' Shiller PE Ratio compare to SSD and UFPI?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Western Forest Products ranks #41 out of 189 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Western Forest Products in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 11.56. Western Forest Products' value of 7.26 is 37.2% below this benchmark. Historically, Western Forest Products' own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 2.61 to 381.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.84 vs. the industry median of 11.56, Western Forest Products has consistently been below 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a Forest Products company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Forest Products companies is 11.56, based on 189 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Western Forest Products's current Shiller PE Ratio of 7.26 is 37.2% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Western Forest Products and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 11.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Western Forest Products's current Shiller PE Ratio is 7.26, which is near median its own 10-year median of 7.84. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Western Forest Products stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Forest Products (WFSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.81, compared to a current price of $13.35 — trading 51.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 7.26, which is near median its 10-year median of 7.84 and 37.2% below the Forest Products industry median of 11.56. Western Forest Products' overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Western Forest Products (WFSTF), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 7.26 as of Aug. 27, 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 Western Forest Products (WFSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Western Forest Products stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.35 is trading 51.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.81.
GuruFocus considers Western Forest Products to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WFSTF:
Shiller PE Ratio: 7.26 (near median its 10-year median of 7.84)
GF Value™: $8.81 vs. price of $13.35 (51.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 37.2% below the Forest Products median (#41 of 189)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WFSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Western Forest Products Inc is a Canada-based softwood forest products company. The company's principal business activities include sale of lumber and logs, which includes timber harvesting, sawmilling logs into specialty lumber, value-added lumber and glue-laminated timber (glulam) remanufacturing, and lumber purchase and wholesaling activities. The Company manages its business as a single operating segment, with the majority of Western's property, plant and equipment, biological assets and timber license located in Canada. The company operates in United States, Canada, Japan, China, Europe and Other countries. It derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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