Western Forest Products (WEF) Stock Overview
Operates as an integrated softwood forest products company in Canada, the United States, Japan, China, Europe, and internationally. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 1/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 4/6 |
| Dividends | 0/6 |
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Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | CA$15.83 |
| 52 Week High | CA$17.28 |
| 52 Week Low | CA$10.16 |
| Beta | 0.71 |
| 1 Month Change | 7.32% |
| 3 Month Change | 9.85% |
| 1 Year Change | 30.29% |
| 3 Year Change | -50.69% |
| 5 Year Change | -73.08% |
| Change since IPO | -95.20% |
Recent News & Updates
WEF: Updated Margin Views And Discount Rate Will Shape Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their average price target on Western Forest Products by CA$7.50, citing recent Street research that reflects updated views on the company, supported by revised assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Western Forest Products points to updated views on valuation that are being shaped by refreshed assumptions for discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels.WEF: Lower Discount Rate And New Price Views Will Support Firmer Earnings Multiple
Analysts have raised their average price target for Western Forest Products by CA$7.50, citing recent target increases from TD Securities and Scotiabank as support for this revision. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes suggest analysts are reassessing Western Forest Products' risk and reward profile, with the latest CA$2 and CA$5.50 target moves contributing to a higher average price target.Recent updates
WEF: Updated Margin Views And Discount Rate Will Shape Future Earnings Multiple
Analysts have lifted their average price target on Western Forest Products by CA$7.50, citing recent Street research that reflects updated views on the company, supported by revised assumptions for the discount rate, profit margin and future P/E. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research on Western Forest Products points to updated views on valuation that are being shaped by refreshed assumptions for discount rates, profit margins and future P/E levels.WEF: Lower Discount Rate And New Price Views Will Support Firmer Earnings Multiple
Analysts have raised their average price target for Western Forest Products by CA$7.50, citing recent target increases from TD Securities and Scotiabank as support for this revision. Analyst Commentary Recent target changes suggest analysts are reassessing Western Forest Products' risk and reward profile, with the latest CA$2 and CA$5.50 target moves contributing to a higher average price target.WEF: Lower Discount Rate And Firmer Margins Will Support Higher Future Earnings Multiple
Narrative Update Analysts have lifted their price target on Western Forest Products by CA$2 to CA$15.13, citing modest shifts in discount rate assumptions, slightly higher projected profit margin, and a small adjustment to the future P/E multiple. Analyst Commentary Recent price target revisions on Western Forest Products provide a snapshot of how research desks are thinking about valuation, execution risk, and potential growth.
Kiln Capacity Expansion And Specialty Products Will Transform Long Term Earnings Power
Catalysts About Western Forest Products Western Forest Products is a North American wood products company focused on coastal timberlands, lumber manufacturing and value added wood products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?WEF: Refined Assumptions Will Balance Lower Production And Reduced Perceived Risk
Analysts have increased their CA$14.75 fair value estimate for Western Forest Products to CA$15.13, citing updated price targets from TD Securities and Scotiabank, along with modest adjustments to discount rate, profit margin, and future P/E assumptions. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates point to a tighter range of fair value estimates for Western Forest Products, with fresh price targets feeding directly into the revised CA$15.13 valuation.
Higher Lumber Duties And Weak Demand Will Pressure Margins And Limit Earnings Recovery
Catalysts About Western Forest Products Western Forest Products is an integrated forest products company focused on harvesting, processing and selling lumber and related wood products, including specialty and engineered products. What are the underlying business or industry changes driving this perspective?WEF: Updated Fair Value Assumptions Will Balance Lower Output And Reduced Risk
Analysts have raised their CA$ price target on Western Forest Products by CA$14.15, citing updated assumptions around fair value, discount rate, revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following recent research from major Canadian banks. Analyst Commentary Bullish Takeaways Bullish analysts are lifting their CA$ price targets, which signals greater confidence in their updated fair value assumptions for Western Forest Products.Optimistic Investors Push Western Forest Products Inc. (TSE:WEF) Shares Up 25% But Growth Is Lacking
Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 25% after a shaky period...Calculating The Intrinsic Value Of Western Forest Products Inc. (TSE:WEF)
Key Insights The projected fair value for Western Forest Products is CA$15.69 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity...We Think Shareholders May Want To Consider A Review Of Western Forest Products Inc.'s (TSE:WEF) CEO Compensation Package
Key Insights Western Forest Products to hold its Annual General Meeting on 7th of May Total pay for CEO J. Hofer...
New Dry Kiln And AI Will Optimize Timber Operations
Operational enhancements and strategic investments in new technologies are set to boost efficiency, reduce costs, and increase earnings.Is Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) Using Too Much Debt?
Howard Marks put it nicely when he said that, rather than worrying about share price volatility, 'The possibility of...Revenues Tell The Story For Western Forest Products Inc. (TSE:WEF)
There wouldn't be many who think Western Forest Products Inc.'s ( TSE:WEF ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 0.2x is...Western Forest Products' (TSE:WEF) Dividend Will Be CA$0.0125
The board of Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0125 per share...Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) Is Due To Pay A Dividend Of CA$0.0125
The board of Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0125 per share...Western Forest Products (TSE:WEF) Has Announced A Dividend Of CA$0.0125
Western Forest Products Inc. ( TSE:WEF ) has announced that it will pay a dividend of CA$0.0125 per share on the 16th...Shareholder Returns
| WEF | CA Forestry | CA Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 9.6% | 8.5% | -0.4% |
| 1Y | 30.3% | -2.7% | 32.1% |
Return vs Industry: WEF exceeded the Canadian Forestry industry which returned -2.7% over the past year.
Return vs Market: WEF underperformed the Canadian Market which returned 32.1% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| WEF volatility | |
|---|---|
| WEF Average Weekly Movement | 6.3% |
| Forestry Industry Average Movement | 5.2% |
| Market Average Movement | 10.1% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in CA Market | 17.6% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in CA Market | 3.8% |
Stable Share Price: WEF has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the Canadian market.
Volatility Over Time: WEF's weekly volatility (6%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1,627 | J. Hofer | www.westernforest.com |
Western Forest Products Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as an integrated softwood forest products company in Canada, the United States, Japan, China, Europe, and internationally. The company is involved in the sale of lumber and logs that include timber harvesting; sawmilling logs into specialty lumber; value-added lumber and glue-laminated timber remanufacturing; and lumber purchase and wholesaling activities. It also provides engineered products, including custom glulam, curves and arches, stock glulam, and industrial applications; decking, timber, and fencing products; siding, trim and fascia, paneling, and soffits; industrial products comprising lamstock, packaging products, treated lumber, bridge, docks, rail ties, cross arms, crane, and rig mat; and structural products, such as timbers, machine stress rated lumber, and structural framing.
Western Forest Products Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| WEF fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | CA$167.45m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -CA$113.10m |
| Revenue (TTM) | CA$925.50m |
Is WEF overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| WEF income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | CA$925.50m |
| Cost of Revenue | CA$866.20m |
| Gross Profit | CA$59.30m |
| Other Expenses | CA$172.40m |
| Earnings | -CA$113.10m |
Last Reported Earnings
Mar 31, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -10.71 |
| Gross Margin | 6.41% |
| Net Profit Margin | -12.22% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 10.6% |
How did WEF perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/06/01 14:26 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/06/01 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/03/31 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/31 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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* Example for US securities, for non-US equivalent regulatory forms and sources are used.
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Analyst Sources
Western Forest Products Inc. is covered by 5 analysts. 3 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Mark Kennedy | CIBC Capital Markets |
| Daryl Swetlishoff | Raymond James Ltd. |
| Matthew McKellar | RBC Capital Markets |