West Retained Earnings from 2010 to 2024

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West Fraser's Retained Earnings are increasing over the last several years with slightly volatile swings. Retained Earnings are estimated to finish at about 5.2 B this year. Retained Earnings is the cumulative amount of net income that West Fraser Timber retains for reinvestment in its operations, rather than distributing it to shareholders as dividends. View All Fundamentals
 
Retained Earnings  
First Reported
1996-03-31
Previous Quarter
B
Current Value
4.8 B
Quarterly Volatility
1.4 B
 
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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.
  
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Latest West Fraser's Retained Earnings Growth Pattern

Below is the plot of the Retained Earnings of West Fraser Timber over the last few years. It is the cumulative amount of net income that a company retains for reinvestment in its operations, rather than distributing it to shareholders as dividends. West Fraser's Retained Earnings 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.
ViewLast Reported 4.91 B10 Years Trend
Slightly volatile
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West Retained Earnings Regression Statistics

Arithmetic Mean2,218,614,870
Geometric Mean1,661,342,718
Coefficient Of Variation79.54
Mean Deviation1,464,558,736
Median1,423,136,105
Standard Deviation1,764,745,478
Sample Variance3114326.6T
Range5B
R-Value0.88
Mean Square Error779012.8T
R-Squared0.77
Significance0.000018
Slope345,756,968
Total Sum of Squares43600572.4T

West Retained Earnings History

20245.2 B
20234.9 B
20225.3 B
20214.5 B
2020B
20191.4 B
20181.6 B

About West Fraser Financial Statements

West Fraser stakeholders use historical fundamental indicators, such as West Fraser's Retained Earnings, 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
Retained Earnings4.9 B5.2 B

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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:
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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.