WestFraser's third-quarter results saw another loss, with diluted EPS of negative $1.03. The company also announced indefinite curtailments of its oriented strand board mill in Lanett, Alabama, and a lumber mill in Leola, Arkansas. Shipment guidance is now on the lower end for the year.
West Fraser’s growing mill capacity in the Southeastern US will reduce its exposure to export taxes and trade disputes, allowing increased profit generation.
West Fraser’s reliance on lumber and OSB profitability could put the firm at risk during times of economic weakness. A US-Canada tariff war likely won't help profits.
Metric | WFG | CFP |
|---|---|---|
Price/Earnings (Normalized) | — | — |
Price/Book Value | 0.97 | 0.74 |
Price/Sales | 1.03 | 0.32 |
Price/Cash Flow | — | 14.18 |
Metric | WFG | CFP |
|---|---|---|
Quick Ratio | 0.75 | 0.52 |
Current Ratio | 2.06 | 1.29 |
Interest Coverage | −17.66 | −5.30 |
Metric | WFG | CFP |
|---|---|---|
Return on Assets (Normalized) | −5.69% | 0.57% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | −7.58% | 1.16% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | −6.24% | 3.46% |
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