West Fraser Timber Stock Performance
| WFG Stock | CAD 126.36 0.23 0.18% |
The firm maintains a market beta of 0.22, which attests to not very significant fluctuations relative to the market. As returns on the market increase, West Fraser's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding West Fraser is expected to be smaller as well. At this point, West Fraser Timber has a negative expected return of -0.0137%. Please make sure to check out West Fraser's maximum drawdown, accumulation distribution, as well as the relationship between the Accumulation Distribution and day typical price , to decide if West Fraser Timber performance from the past will be repeated at some point in the near future.
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Over the last 90 days West Fraser Timber has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to investors with long positions. In spite of very healthy technical and fundamental indicators, West Fraser is not utilizing all of its potentials. The recent stock price disarray, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors. ...more
Forward Dividend Yield 0.0145 | Payout Ratio | Last Split Factor 2:1 | Forward Dividend Rate 1.84 | Dividend Date 2025-01-14 |
1 | Smead Capital Management Inc. Raises Stake in West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. - MarketBeat | 11/19/2024 |
2 | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. Shares Acquired by Janus Henderson Group PLC - MarketBeat | 12/10/2024 |
3 | Is West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. the Best Land and Timber Stock to Buy According to Analysts - Yahoo Finance | 01/03/2025 |
| Begin Period Cash Flow | 1.2 B |
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West Fraser Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you would invest 12,835 in West Fraser Timber on November 1, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (199.00) from holding West Fraser Timber or give up 1.55% of portfolio value over 90 days. West Fraser Timber is producing return of less than zero assuming 1.5593% volatility of returns over the 90 days investment horizon. Simply put, 13% of all stocks have less volatile historical return distribution than West Fraser, and 99% of all equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns than the company over the next 90 trading days. Expected Return |
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West Fraser Market Risk Analysis
Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for West Fraser's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of stocks, such as West Fraser Timber, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a West Fraser's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.
Sharpe Ratio = -0.0088
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Estimated Market Risk
| 1.56 actual daily | 13 87% of assets are more volatile |
Expected Return
| -0.01 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets have higher returns |
Risk-Adjusted Return
| -0.01 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets perform better |
Based on monthly moving average West Fraser is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of West Fraser by adding West Fraser to a well-diversified portfolio.
West Fraser Fundamentals Growth
West Stock prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of West Fraser, and West Fraser fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on West Stock performance.
| Return On Equity | -0.0131 | ||||
| Return On Asset | 0.0034 | ||||
| Profit Margin | (0.02) % | ||||
| Operating Margin | (0.06) % | ||||
| Current Valuation | 9.46 B | ||||
| Shares Outstanding | 77.96 M | ||||
| Price To Earning | 9.69 X | ||||
| Price To Book | 0.99 X | ||||
| Price To Sales | 1.61 X | ||||
| Revenue | 6.45 B | ||||
| Gross Profit | 1.84 B | ||||
| EBITDA | 612 M | ||||
| Net Income | (167 M) | ||||
| Cash And Equivalents | 456 M | ||||
| Cash Per Share | 12.52 X | ||||
| Total Debt | 538 M | ||||
| Debt To Equity | 0.06 % | ||||
| Current Ratio | 3.36 X | ||||
| Book Value Per Share | 88.70 X | ||||
| Cash Flow From Operations | 525 M | ||||
| Earnings Per Share | (1.66) X | ||||
| Market Capitalization | 10.14 B | ||||
| Total Asset | 9.41 B | ||||
| Retained Earnings | 4.91 B | ||||
| Working Capital | 1.33 B | ||||
About West Fraser Performance
By examining West Fraser's fundamental ratios, stakeholders can obtain critical insights into West Fraser's financial health, operational efficiency, and overall profitability. These insights assist in making well-informed investment and management decisions. For example, a high Return on Assets and Return on Equity would indicate that West Fraser is effectively utilizing its assets and equity to generate significant profits, enhancing its appeal to investors. On the other hand, low ROA and ROE values could reveal issues in asset and equity management, highlighting the need for operational improvements.
| Last Reported | Projected for Next Year | ||
| Days Of Inventory On Hand | 76.24 | 93.68 | |
| Return On Tangible Assets | (0.02) | (0.02) | |
| Return On Capital Employed | (0.03) | (0.03) | |
| Return On Assets | (0.02) | (0.02) | |
| Return On Equity | (0.02) | (0.02) |
Things to note about West Fraser Timber performance evaluation
Checking the ongoing alerts about West Fraser for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Stock alerts and notifications screener for West Fraser Timber help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.| West Fraser Timber generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days | |
| The company reported the revenue of 6.45 B. Net Loss for the year was (167 M) with profit before overhead, payroll, taxes, and interest of 1.84 B. | |
| About 34.0% of the company outstanding shares are owned by insiders | |
| Latest headline from news.google.com: Is West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. the Best Land and Timber Stock to Buy According to Analysts - Yahoo Finance |
- Analyzing West Fraser's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
- Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether West Fraser's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
- Examining West Fraser's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
- Evaluating West Fraser's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of West Fraser's management team can help you assess the Company's leadership.
- Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of West Fraser's stock. These opinions can provide insight into West Fraser's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
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