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WFG · NYSE · United States · Sawmills & Planting Mills, General
In shortWEST FRASER TIMBER CO., LTD is loss-making, burns cash and carries moderate debt, with revenue shrinking (−11.5% last year).
Financial health
Weak
Built from five areas over the last five annual reports. Tap an area to see the figures behind it.
| Operating marginShare of each sale left after running the business, before interest and tax. | -21.7% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Net marginShare of each sale left as profit after every cost, interest and tax. | -17.2% | 0/100 |
| Return on equityProfit earned on the money shareholders put in. Above 15% is strong. | -14.6% | 0/100 |
| Return on invested capitalProfit earned on all the capital used (equity and debt). Above 10% usually means a real competitive edge. | -15.5% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Current ratioShort-term assets divided by short-term debts. Below 1 can mean tight cash. | 2.13× | 100/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Debt / equityDebt compared with the shareholders' stake. Above 2 is heavily indebted. | 0.05× | 100/100 |
| Net debt / EBITDAYears of operating profit needed to repay net debt. Below 2 is comfortable. | – | n/a |
| Interest coverageHow many times operating profit covers interest. Below 2 is risky. | -62.47× | 0/100 |
| Altman Z''Bankruptcy-risk model. Above 2.6 safe, below 1.1 distress. | 4.61 | 90/100 |
Weight in the score: 25%
| Free cash flow marginCash left from each sale after investments. The money that can pay dividends or reduce debt. | -5.8% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Free cash flow / net incomeHow much accounting profit turns into real cash. Near 1 or above is healthy. | – | n/a |
| Years with positive free cash flow (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 75/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Profitable years (last 5) | 2 of 5 | 40/100 |
|---|---|---|
| Years of revenue decline (last 5) | 4 of 5 | 0/100 |
| Revenue growth volatility | 70.2% | 0/100 |
| Operating margin volatility | 24.0% | 0/100 |
Weight in the score: 20%
| Revenue growth, 3-year average | -17.4% | 0/100 |
|---|---|---|
| EPS growth, 3-year average | – | n/a |
Weight in the score: 10%
Fiscal year 2025 · change vs prior year
Annual figures as reported. Hover a bar or point for the exact value.
1 older year available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
The last 5 fiscal years from the company's annual reports.
USD millions; negative values in parentheses.
| Fiscal year | FY21 | FY22 | FY23 | FY24 | FY25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 10,518 | 9,701 | 6,454 | 6,174 | 5,462 |
| Cost of revenue | 4,645 | 5,142 | 4,685 | 4,333 | 4,184 |
| Gross profit | 5,873 | 4,559 | 1,769 | 1,841 | 1,278 |
| Selling, general & admin | 312 | 365 | 307 | 282 | 280 |
| Operating income | 3,945 | 2,559 | (284) | 7 | (1,187) |
| Interest expense | 48 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
| Pre-tax income | 3,898 | 2,593 | (228) | 38 | (1,171) |
| Income tax | 951 | 618 | (61) | 43 | (233) |
| Net income | 2,947 | 1,975 | (167) | (5) | (937) |
| Diluted EPS | $27.03 | $20.86 | −$2.01 | −$0.07 | −$12.08 |
| Diluted shares (millions) | 109 | 94 | 83 | 81 | 79 |
1 older year available with the 10-year history. Essential plan, from €8.25/month →
4.61 Safe zone
Estimates bankruptcy risk from working capital, retained earnings, operating profit and equity. Above 2.6 is considered safe, below 1.1 signals distress.
5/9
Nine yes-or-no tests on profitability, debt, liquidity and efficiency versus the prior year. 7 to 9 is strong, 0 to 3 is weak.
All figures: SEC EDGAR. Ratios and scores are computed by Scorvest (see how it works). Information only, not investment advice. How it works
Latest annual report: Dec 31, 2025 · Data updated Feb 11, 2026