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Experts have mixed opinions on West Fraser Timber, with some suggesting it as a long-term investment due to potential recovery in the housing sector and the company's strong balance sheet. However, others advise caution due to the seasonal nature of the stock and the dependency on lumber prices. Overall, the company is seen as a potential buy in the future, but investors are advised to wait for further weakness in the share price before buying.

Consensus
Mixed
Valuation
Undervalued
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BUY ON WEAKNESS
West Fraser Timber

Seasonality component akin to home building sector. Not a good time from a seasonality perspective to own stock. Would wait to buy in the spring. Trading at 1x book value which is good. Would wait for further weakness in share price before buying. 

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West Fraser Timber

A name to consider over the next 3-5 years. Overall, an interesting place to be looking, though stocks have been hit so much since the pandemic heyday. Governments are pushing new home builds, and that should help prop up the market. The renovation market will be impeded by people's ability to spend.

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West Fraser Timber

Depends on the price of timber which soared during Covid, then plunged, but is now reasonable. WFG will benefit if there's a housing boom. Don't trade this, but buy and hold it.

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BUY
West Fraser Timber
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WFG’s operating results heavily depend on lumber prices, of course, but the housing sector seems to be recovering and if interest rates peak the sector could do well. WFG is now trading at only 0.9x times' Price/Book. Lumber prices have gone down substantially from the peak in COVID due to a supply and demand mismatch. The company's balance sheet is strong, with net cash of $460M. The company has been repurchasing shares aggressively, which we like. WFG is quite cheap, considering a possible recovery for lumber going forward. The company remains our favourite in the sector, and is well-managed. Interest rates and the N. American economy overall remain the key influences. We would be comfortable starting a position. 
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West Fraser Timber
(A Top Pick Mar 09/23, Down 2%)

Still likes it a lot. It's spent a year in a sideways trading range. 

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PAST TOP PICK
West Fraser Timber
(A Top Pick Feb 07/23, Down 18.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly

Our PAST TOP PICK with WFG has triggered its stop at $95.  To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time.  

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TOP PICK
West Fraser Timber

Materials sector. Lumber has been in a sideways consolidation, so an entry here is timely. Add towards the bottom of the trading range. Housing market will pick up later this year or early next, and the lumber names should push higher. Relative strength starting to turn up. Yield is 1.55%.

(Analysts’ price target is $139.44)
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TOP PICK
West Fraser Timber
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly

WFG share prices were negatively impacted initially by the announcement of the "indefinite" curtailment of their Florida mill due to lagging lumber demand.  The decision is helping to improve earnings and allows management to focus on its key assets.  As a result cash reserves are already allowing a sizable buyback of shares.  Now analysts expect housing demand for lumber to improve over the balance of the year.  It presently trades under book value and under 4x trailing PE.  The dividend is backed by a payout ratio under 10% of cash flow.  We recommend placing a stop-loss at $95, looking to achieve $140.50 -- upside potential over 20%.  Yield 1.6%

(Analysts’ price target is $140.32)
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West Fraser Timber
What's wrong with this? US housing has ground to a halt. Lumber prices are way off. China has been shut down, so lumber demand collapsed short-term. He expects interest rates to continue to rise and pressure housing. China is reopening now though. WFG is a highly cyclical and unpredictable stock. Earning can soar and plummet. Buy cyclicals when nobody wants them, and sell when markets peak. Wait until you see where earnings go. Lumber has traditionally had low PE's because it's very hard to forecast earnings.
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BUY
West Fraser Timber
Still extremely cheap, despite the run up last year. Lumber prices are back above $1000 again. Huge cashflow at these prices. Concerns US housing market will slow, but there just isn't enough supply, so demand will persist. No debt, good price momentum and valuation. Can buy here.
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PAST TOP PICK
West Fraser Timber
(A Top Pick Mar 17/22, Down 11.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with WFG has triggered its stop at $108. To remain disciplined, we recommend covering the position at this time. This will result in a net investment loss of 4%, when combined with the previous buy recommendation.
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TOP PICK
West Fraser Timber
Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly We once again reiterate this producer of lumber, pulp and paper with 60 facilities in Canada, the US, United Kingdom and Europe as a TOP PICK. Annual EPS growth has exceeded 50% for the past three years. It trades under 10x earnings and only at 1.7x book. It pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 10% of cashflow. We recommend maintaining the stop at $108, looking to achieve $149 -- upside potential over 22%. Yield 1.06% (Analysts’ price target is $149.12)
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TOP PICK
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Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly We again reiterate this producer of lumber, pulp and paper with 60 facilities in Canada, the US, United Kingdom and Europe as a TOP PICK. Recently reported earnings again beat analyst expectations and the latest consensus calls for EPS growth of 15% over the same quarter last year, when it reports mid-month. It trades well under its peers, who are valued at 24x earnings. It pays a small dividend, backed by a payout ratio under 10% of cashflow. We recommend trailing up the stop (from $95) to $108, looking to achieve $149 -- upside potential over 18%. Yield 0.84% (Analysts’ price target is $148.32)
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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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West Fraser Timber(WFG-T) Rating

Ranking : 5 out of 5

Bullish - Buy Signals / Votes : 5

Neutral - Hold Signals / Votes : 0

Bearish - Sell Signals / Votes : 0

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

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On 2024-03-18, West Fraser Timber (WFG-T) stock closed at a price of $107.56.