Guide to buying West Fraser Timber stock in Canada

West Fraser Timber is a lumber & wood production business based in Canada. West Fraser Timber stocks (WFG) are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, and all prices are listed in Canadian Dollars.

West Fraser Timber employs 9,700 staff and has a trailing 12-month revenue of around C$5.7 billion.

Keep reading to see up-to-date West Fraser Timber stock price and performance data, along with a step-by-step guide for how to buy West Fraser Timber stock in Canada.

West Fraser Timber (WFG) stock summary

Company stock name	West Fraser Timber Co Ltd
Stock ticker symbol	WFG
Exchange	Toronto Stock Exchange
52-week stock price range	C$80.82 – C$132.94
Where to buy West Fraser Timber stock	Buy on CIBC Investor's Edge

All amounts in this table are in CAD.

Can I buy West Fraser Timber stock in Canada?

Yes, you can buy West Fraser Timber stock in Canada. You simply need to open a brokerage account with an online trading platform that supports stocks on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) exchange. Platforms like Interactive Brokers will allow you to directly buy West Fraser Timber stock from within Canada.

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West Fraser Timber stock chart (Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX): WFG)

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West Fraser Timber stock price

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Is West Fraser Timber stock a buy or sell right now?

The technical analysis gauge above shows real-time buy or sell ratings and analysis for West Fraser Timber stock based on your selected timeframe. It uses three widely followed indicators—moving averages, oscillators and pivots—but this does not represent investment advice or a guarantee of success. Finder may not concur with these signals and accepts no responsibility for the performance of your stocks.

Can I buy West Fraser Timber stock on the TSX?

No, you cannot buy West Fraser Timber stock on the TSX because West Fraser Timber stock is not listed on the TSX. Instead, West Fraser Timber stock is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "WFG."

That said, if you're wondering how to invest in West Fraser Timber stock in Canada, you still have the option to do so by opening a trading account with a Canadian brokerage that gives you access to Toronto Stock Exchange, like Interactive Brokers.

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West Fraser Timber stock dividends

West Fraser Timber dividend payout ratio: 72.19% of net profits

Recently West Fraser Timber has paid out, on average, around 72.19% of net profits as dividends. That has enabled analysts to estimate a "forward annual dividend yield" of 2.08% of the current stock value.

This means that, over a year, based on recent payouts (which are sadly no guarantee of future payouts), West Fraser Timber shareholders could enjoy a 2.08% return on their shares in the form of dividend payments. In West Fraser Timber's case, that would currently equate to about C$1.28 per share.

West Fraser Timber's payout ratio would broadly be considered high, and as such this stock could appeal to those looking to generate an income. Bear in mind however that companies should normally also look to re-invest a decent amount of net profits to ensure future growth.

West Fraser Timber's most recent dividend payout was on October 14, 2025. The latest dividend was paid out to all shareholders who bought their stocks by September 25, 2025 (the "ex-dividend date").

West Fraser Timber stock performance metrics

Here are some common key metrics for West Fraser Timber stock that analysts often use to help gauge a stock's value—P/E ratio, PEG ratio and EBITDA.

• West Fraser Timber's P/E ratio

  West Fraser Timber's current share price divided by its per-share earnings (EPS) over the past 12 months gives a trailing price/earnings (P/E) ratio of roughly 0x. In other words, West Fraser Timber shares trade at around 0 times recent earnings.

• West Fraser Timber's PEG ratio

  West Fraser Timber's price/earnings-to-growth (PEG) ratio is calculated by dividing its P/E ratio by its earnings growth, which comes out to about None. A lower ratio can suggest a stock offers better value, while a higher ratio may suggest worse value.

  The PEG ratio provides a broader view than the P/E ratio alone, as it factors in West Fraser Timber's expected earnings growth. By accounting for growth, investors can use the PEG ratio to compare the valuations of multiple high-growth companies.

• West Fraser Timber's EBITDA

  West Fraser Timber's EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) is C$279 million. EBITDA is a measure of a company's overall financial performance and is often used as a proxy for a company's profitability.

Has West Fraser Timber stock ever split?

West Fraser Timber's stocks were split on a 2:1 basis on January 13, 2014. So, if you had owned 1 share the day before before the split, the next day you'd have owned 2 shares. This wouldn't directly have changed the overall worth of your West Fraser Timber stocks, just the quantity.

However, indirectly, the new 50% lower stock price could have impacted the market appetite for West Fraser Timber stocks, which in turn could have impacted West Fraser Timber's stock price.

How volatile is West Fraser Timber stock?

Over the last 12 months, West Fraser Timber's stocks price has ranged from C$80.82 to as high as C$132.94. West Fraser Timber's beta measurement of stock volatility is 1.30. For comparison, the market (Toronto Stock Exchange) average beta is 1. This would suggest that West Fraser Timber's stocks are more volatile than the average for this exchange and represent, relatively-speaking, a higher risk (but potentially also market-beating returns).

Some analysists use "beta" to gauge a stock's volatility. Beta is a popular way to measure a stocks volatility in relation to the market. Here is a breakdown of West Fraser Timber's beta stock volatility rating.

West Fraser Timber company and revenue performance

Market Capitalization The total market value of West Fraser Timber's outstanding shares	C$6.8 billion
Gross profit (TTM)	C$1.5 billion
Profit margin	-4.35%
Revenue (TTM)	C$5.7 billion
Return on assets (TTM)	-1.82%
Return on equity (TTM)	-3.61%
Earnings per share (TTM)	-C$4.64
50-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 50 days	C$89.80
200-day moving stock price average The average share price over the last 200 days	C$100.53

All dollar amounts in this table are in CAD. TTM refers to the "trailing 12 months." All values are accurate as of the market close on December 3, 2025.

West Fraser Timber company profile

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd., a diversified wood products company, engages in manufacturing, selling, marketing, and distributing lumber, engineered wood products, pulp, newsprint, wood chips, and other residuals and renewable energy. It offers spruce-pine-fir, douglas fir-larch, hem-fir, and southern yellow pine lumber, treated wood products, medium density fiberboard panels and plywood, oriented strand board, and laminated veneer lumber wood products, as well as particleboards.

In addition, the company provides northern bleached softwood Kraft pulp and bleached chemical thermo-mechanical pulp used to produce various paper products, including printing and writing papers, paperboard products, tissue and towel products, and a variety of other paper grades. Further, it offers bioproducts, including bioenergy and biomaterial.

Its products are used in home construction, repair and remodeling, papers, tissue, and box materials, and industrial applications. The company sells its products to major retail chains, contractor supply yards, and wholesalers, as well as industrial customers for further processing or as components for other products in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally.

West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. was founded in 1955 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.

• Common company-related questions about West Fraser Timber

  What percentage of West Fraser Timber is owned by insiders or institutions?
  Currently 32.32% of West Fraser Timber stocks are held by insiders and 58.295% by institutions.

  How many people work for West Fraser Timber?
  Latest data suggests 9,700 work at West Fraser Timber.

  When does the fiscal year end for West Fraser Timber?
  West Fraser Timber's fiscal year ends in December.

  Where is West Fraser Timber based?
  West Fraser Timber's address is: 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, BC, Canada, V6C 3E8

  What is West Fraser Timber's ISIN number?
  West Fraser Timber's international securities identification number is: CA9528451052

  What is West Fraser Timber's CUSIP number?
  West Fraser Timber's Committee on Uniform Securities Identification Procedures number is: 952845105

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Do I have to pay tax on gains from West Fraser Timber stock sales in Canada?

Yes, you'll need to pay taxes in Canada on investment income, which includes any profit from selling West Fraser Timber stock. The CRA taxes investment income from stocks in Canada based on three main factors:

1. Investment income. Investment income includes money earned from interest, dividends or capital gains, which may affect how much you have to pay in taxes on stock sales in Canada.
2. Investor type. Your investment income will be taxed differently depending on whether you're a regular investor or a day trader (which means you buy and trade stocks on a daily basis as your primary form of income).
3. Tax bracket. The higher your tax bracket, the more you'll pay on income from stock sales. Your tax bracket depends on your gross income (minus deductions).

You can learn more about the tax implications of selling stocks in Canada here.

Frequently asked questions about West Fraser Timber stock

• Can I buy West Fraser Timber stock directly as a Canadian investor?

  Yes, Canadian investors can buy West Fraser Timber stock directly through various online brokerage platforms available in Canada. You can compare trading platform options and fees for buying West Fraser Timber stock in our table here.

• Can Canadians buy American stocks?

  Yes, Canadians can buy American stocks through Canadian trading platforms that give access to American stock exchanges such as the NYSE and Nasdaq. The good news is that most Canadian brokerage platforms, like Questrade, Interactive Brokers, Moomoo and Wealthsimple, give access to US exchanges. Read our full guide on how to buy US stocks in Canada to learn more.

• Can I buy fractional shares of West Fraser Timber stock?

  Yes, it may be possible to buy fractional shares of West Fraser Timber stock depending on the trading platform you're signed up with. Fractional shares can allow you to invest in West Fraser Timber stock even when you can't afford its full share price. You can read our full guide to how fractional shares work to learn more.

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