Buy, Sell or Hold: West Fraser Timber (WFG-T) — Stock Predictions at Stockchase

TSE:WFG

111.55

0.14 (0.13%) 1d

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TOP PICK

Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly WFG (with sales up over 85% on the year and having 60 facilities in Canada, the US, United Kingdom and Europe) is reiterated as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings showed YTD EPS over $24 per share, compared to under $4.50 a year ago at this time. It trades well under its peers, who are valued at 9x earnings. It pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 10% of cashflow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $60) to $95, looking to achieve $147 -- upside potential over 32%. Yield 0.9% (Analysts’ price target is $146.40)

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TOP PICK

One of the biggest players in lumber. Paid some extra dividends from the lumber price strength. The biggest and probably safest way to play lumber. Prices are now normalizing. Social media mentions at 1050% over the last 24 hours.

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BUY

The lumber stocks had an incredible run with lumber prices running up. One of the biggest player in lumber. It paid some extra dividends. Lumber prices are now normalizing. Biggest and probably the safest.

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HOLD

Lumber stocks have dropped only 10-15% in the last little bit. Longer term, should benefit from increasing US housing demand. US represents about 65% of its revenue. Concern is tariffs. Valuation is a large discount to historical averages. Hold, and watch your stop losses.

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WATCH

Commodity prices have been so strong and they generated a lot of cash flow. But lumber prices have come off. There could be a leg higher on these names, but you have to see what happens to the commodity price. Watch for another up-leg.

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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly With lumber prices up 300% and demand strong for renovations, it is challenging to find an entry into the space at good value. This is the sweet spot for WFG, having 60 facilities in Canada, the US, United Kingdom and Europe. Recently reported sales were up 81%. It trades at 8x earnings, compared to peers over 17x. It pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio of under 10% of cashflow. We would buy this with a stop loss at $60, looking to achieve $136 -- upside potential over 38%. Yield 0.82% (Analysts’ price target is $135.70)

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DON'T BUY

Timber has been a great place to be this year. Not sure why it's dropped today. Well run, but an expensive multiple at 3.7x book value. How long will the lumber cycle last? Their cycles tend to be longer than other commodities.

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TOP PICK

Lumber prices have soared YOY over 300%. Free cash flow yield at 14.4% is very high. The latest report said that earnings were up 50% and earnings are forecast to grow 35% to $16 ROE in 2021 at a PE of 6.4x. Analyst estimates have jumped 81%. (Analysts’ price target is $112.68)

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HOLD

The giant after their acquisition. Scores on valuation and price momentum. More expensive than Interfor. Brookfield, a major owner, has been selling their stake. Hold for now.

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BUY

An exciting time in home builders. Under made homes for several years in the US. A powerful rally. Likes that WFG is now a combined entity. WEF is a small cap and is more whippy. Both are good.

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COMMENT

Will the Buy American campaign affect WFT? He expects their coming report to be strong, given the housing boom, including renovations. WFT recently bought Norbord, which signals that they expects this housing boom to last years. All timber stocks are lumpy with returns happening in pockets (either really good returns or bad returns). So, consider lumber a trade and not a buy-and-hold. Buy America: Companies like WFT are changing geographies according to asset ownership from entirely Canada to abroad, including the U.S. Their ticker will change to WFG on the TSX. They likely have some American assets. Potential tariffs on software lumber will continue to be a risk.

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WATCH

It is almost at the '08/'09 level. It has collapsed below 2.5 times book. If you are patient, we are getting to an area of lows. The twelve month earnings forecast is minus 14 cents. He figures $22 for a bottom in the share price.

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DON'T BUY

Doesn't buy forest product companies as they're very cyclical. Pricing is sensitive to demand. Cyclical sectors are out of favour as we're late in the cycle, and economy is soft.

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PAST TOP PICK

(A Top Pick Dec 24/19, Down 7%) He'd worry if it breaks below around $56 and sell. After this current market correction, WFT should break above $60. This should be a good year for lumber stocks with fine upside, which was why he recommended it.

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BUY

A great company and there has been some recent volatility from the back off on the Canfor opportunity. He likes the space here. There was a huge run-up on the US home-builders space. The fundamentals are tightening and it could be a good year for this company.

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West Fraser Timber(WFG-T) Rating

Ranking : 4 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 2

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 2

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 1

Total Signals / Votes : 5

Stockchase rating for West Fraser Timber is calculated according to the stock experts' signals. A high score means experts mostly recommend to buy the stock while a low score means experts mostly recommend to sell the stock.

West Fraser Timber(WFG-T) Frequently Asked Questions

What is West Fraser Timber stock symbol?

West Fraser Timber is a Canadian stock, trading under the symbol WFG-T on the Toronto Stock Exchange (WFG-CT). It is usually referred to as TSX:WFG or WFG-T

Is West Fraser Timber a buy or a sell?

In the last year, 5 stock analysts published opinions about WFG-T. 2 analysts recommended to BUY the stock. 1 analyst recommended to SELL the stock. The latest stock analyst recommendation is . Read the latest stock experts' ratings for West Fraser Timber.

Is West Fraser Timber a good investment or a top pick?

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Why is West Fraser Timber stock dropping?

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Is West Fraser Timber worth watching?

5 stock analysts on Stockchase covered West Fraser Timber In the last year. It is a trending stock that is worth watching.

What is West Fraser Timber stock price?

On 2022-01-24, West Fraser Timber (WFG-T) stock closed at a price of $111.55.

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