Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index, it shows how the price swings around its mean. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. In most cases, the higher the volatility, the riskier the security.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) Volatility Explanation
Volatility is a statistical measure of the dispersion of returns for a given security or market index. It’s often measured as standard deviation or variance of historical returns over a certain period. The volatility here is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year.
Volatility reflects the uncertainty or risk of a security’s value. Generally speaking, a higher volatility suggests a higher risk, because it implies a wider fluctuation around average price. This means the price of the security can change dramatically in either direction within a short period. Conversely, a lower volatility means that the security's price is more steady, which suggests a lower risk.
Another measurement of relative volatility is Beta. Beta is a measure of systematic risk of a security or a portfolio in comparison to the market as a whole. Beta is usually compared to 1. A beta of greater than 1 indicates that the security's price will be more volatile than the market.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd Volatility Related Terms
FRA:WFC vs SSD, UFPI, BCC: Volatility Comparison
For the Lumber & Wood Production subindustry, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Volatility, along with its competitors' market caps and Volatility 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 Volatility vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Volatility distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Volatility falls into.
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC) Volatility Calculation
The annualized volatility is calculated as following:
σA
=
σM
*
√12
=
√ 1/(n-1) ∑(Ri - R')^2
*
√12
Where: σM is the monthly volatility, n is the number of months in the period, Ri is the security's historical monthly returns and R' is the arithmetic mean of monthly returns.
* 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 (FRA:WFC) has a Volatility of 21.52% as of Jun. 24, 2026. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors.
Is West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Volatility too high?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Volatility is 21.52%. 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 Volatility compare to SSD and UFPI?
West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's Volatility of 21.52% can be compared against companies in the Forest Products industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Volatility for a Forest Products company?
A good Volatility depends on the Forest Products industry context. However, Volatility 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 Volatility mean?
A high Volatility can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Volatility is measured as the annualized standard deviation between monthly returns from the security over the past year. View historical data on West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd and its competitors. West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd's current Volatility is 21.52%. 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 €59.15 — trading 1.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Volatility is 21.52%. 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 Volatility calculated?
Volatility is calculated from a company's financial statements. For West Fraser Timber Co.Ltd (FRA:WFC), the current Volatility is 21.52% 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 €59.15 is trading 1.1% 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:
Volatility: 21.52%
GF Value™: €58.52 vs. price of €59.15 (1.1% above fair value)
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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