West Cash from 2010 to 2024

WFG Stock  USD 94.46  1.05  1.10%   
West Fraser's Cash is increasing over the last several years with slightly volatile swings. Cash is estimated to finish at about 945 M this year. Cash is the total amount of money in the form of currency that West Fraser Timber has in its possession. This includes all bills, coins, and funds in bank accounts. View All Fundamentals
 
Cash  
First Reported
1996-12-31
Previous Quarter
B
Current Value
997 M
Quarterly Volatility
426.1 M
 
Dot-com Bubble
 
Housing Crash
 
Credit Downgrade
 
Yuan Drop
 
Covid
Check West Fraser financial statements over time to gain insight into future company performance. You can evaluate financial statements to find patterns among West Fraser's main balance sheet or income statement drivers, such as Depreciation And Amortization of 567 M, Total Revenue of 3.5 B or Gross Profit of 1.2 B, as well as many indicators such as Price To Sales Ratio of 0.73, Dividend Yield of 0.0113 or PTB Ratio of 1.25. West financial statements analysis is a perfect complement when working with West Fraser Valuation or Volatility modules.
  
Check out the analysis of West Fraser Correlation against competitors.

Latest West Fraser's Cash Growth Pattern

Below is the plot of the Cash of West Fraser Timber over the last few years. Cash refers to the most liquid asset of West Fraser Timber, which is listed under current asset account on West Fraser Timber balance sheet and usually includes currency, coins, checking accounts, and not deposited checks received from West Fraser customers. The amounts must be unrestricted with restricted cash listed in a different West Fraser account. It is the total amount of money in the form of currency that a company has in its possession. This includes all bills, coins, and funds in bank accounts. West Fraser's Cash historical data analysis aims to capture in quantitative terms the overall pattern of either growth or decline in West Fraser's overall financial position and show how it may be relating to other accounts over time.
Cash10 Years Trend
Slightly volatile
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West Cash Regression Statistics

Arithmetic Mean347,101,691
Geometric Mean128,992,433
Coefficient Of Variation117.24
Mean Deviation343,899,344
Median160,000,000
Standard Deviation406,941,595
Sample Variance165601.5T
Range1.2B
R-Value0.82
Mean Square Error59210.1T
R-Squared0.67
Significance0.0002
Slope74,370,921
Total Sum of Squares2318420.5T

West Cash History

2024945 M
2023900 M
20221.2 B
2021847 M
2020460.8 M
201916 M
2018160 M

Other Fundumenentals of West Fraser Timber

West Fraser Cash component correlations

About West Fraser Financial Statements

West Fraser stakeholders use historical fundamental indicators, such as West Fraser's Cash, to determine how well the company is positioned to perform in the future. Although West Fraser investors may analyze each financial statement separately, they are all interrelated. For example, changes in West Fraser's assets and liabilities are reflected in the revenues and expenses on West Fraser's income statement, which ultimately affect the company's gains or losses. Understanding these patterns can help in making the right long-term investment decisions in West Fraser Timber. Please read more on our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
Last ReportedProjected for Next Year
Cash900 M945 M
Cash And Short Term Investments900 M945 M
Change In Cash-262 M-248.9 M
Free Cash Flow48 M45.6 M
Begin Period Cash Flow1.2 B1.2 B
Other Cashflows From Financing Activities-22.2 M-21.1 M
Other Non Cash Items247 M259.4 M
Total Cash From Operating Activities525 M518.8 M
Total Cash From Financing Activities-268 M-281.4 M
End Period Cash Flow900 M945 M
Total Cashflows From Investing Activities-527.9 M-554.2 M
Other Cashflows From Investing Activities20.7 M19.7 M
Free Cash Flow Yield 0.01  0.01 
Operating Cash Flow Per Share 6.31  4.49 
Free Cash Flow Per Share 0.58  0.55 
Cash Per Share 10.82  11.36 
Capex To Operating Cash Flow 0.91  1.08 
EV To Operating Cash Flow 12.85  11.13 
EV To Free Cash Flow 140.59  147.62 
Price To Operating Cash Flows Ratio 13.54  9.08 
Price To Free Cash Flows Ratio 148.13  155.54 
Cash Ratio 0.86  0.90 
Cash Conversion Cycle 56.66  82.43 
Operating Cash Flow Sales Ratio 0.08  0.10 
Free Cash Flow Operating Cash Flow Ratio 0.09  0.10 
Cash Flow Coverage Ratios 1.05  0.75 
Price Cash Flow Ratio 13.54  9.08 
Cash Flow To Debt Ratio 1.05  0.75 

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When determining whether West Fraser Timber is a strong investment it is important to analyze West Fraser's competitive position within its industry, examining market share, product or service uniqueness, and competitive advantages. Beyond financials and market position, potential investors should also consider broader economic conditions, industry trends, and any regulatory or geopolitical factors that may impact West Fraser's future performance. For an informed investment choice regarding West Stock, refer to the following important reports:
Check out the analysis of West Fraser Correlation against competitors.
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Is Paper & Forest Products space expected to grow? Or is there an opportunity to expand the business' product line in the future? Factors like these will boost the valuation of West Fraser. If investors know West will grow in the future, the company's valuation will be higher. The financial industry is built on trying to define current growth potential and future valuation accurately. All the valuation information about West Fraser listed above have to be considered, but the key to understanding future value is determining which factors weigh more heavily than others.
Quarterly Earnings Growth
(0.27)
Dividend Share
1.24
Earnings Share
(1.15)
Revenue Per Share
77.23
Quarterly Revenue Growth
(0.16)
The market value of West Fraser Timber is measured differently than its book value, which is the value of West that is recorded on the company's balance sheet. Investors also form their own opinion of West Fraser's value that differs from its market value or its book value, called intrinsic value, which is West Fraser's true underlying value. Investors use various methods to calculate intrinsic value and buy a stock when its market value falls below its intrinsic value. Because West Fraser's market value can be influenced by many factors that don't directly affect West Fraser's underlying business (such as a pandemic or basic market pessimism), market value can vary widely from intrinsic value.
Please note, there is a significant difference between West Fraser's value and its price as these two are different measures arrived at by different means. Investors typically determine if West Fraser is a good investment by looking at such factors as earnings, sales, fundamental and technical indicators, competition as well as analyst projections. However, West Fraser's price is the amount at which it trades on the open market and represents the number that a seller and buyer find agreeable to each party.