Comparison
Why is Western Forest Products, Inc. ?
1
Flat results in Jun 25
- PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q) At CAD -18.2 MM has Fallen at -243.4%
- NET PROFIT(Q) At CAD -12.8 MM has Fallen at -412%
- RAW MATERIAL COST(Y) Grown by 56.97% (YoY)
2
Risky -
- The stock is trading risky as compared to its average historical valuations
- Over the past year, while the stock has generated a return of -20.96%, its profits have risen by 67.7%
3
Consistent Underperformance against the benchmark over the last 3 years
- Along with generating -20.96% returns in the last 1 year, the stock has also underperformed S&P/TSX 60 in each of the last 3 annual periods
How much should you sell?
- All quantity irrespective of whether you are making profits or losses
(If sector exposure > 30%, please use optimiser tool to see which are the best stocks to hold in Paper, Forest & Jute Products)
When to re-enter? - We will constantly monitor the company and review our call based on new data
Is Western Forest Products, Inc. for you?
High Risk, High Return
Absolute
Risk Adjusted
Volatility
Western Forest Products, Inc.
-100.0%
0.38
2911.05%
S&P/TSX 60
21.87%
1.54
14.62%
Quality key factors
Factor
Value
Sales Growth (5y)
0.50%
EBIT Growth (5y)
-221.74%
EBIT to Interest (avg)
53.79
Debt to EBITDA (avg)
0.53
Net Debt to Equity (avg)
0.05
Sales to Capital Employed (avg)
1.70
Tax Ratio
39.52%
Dividend Payout Ratio
0
Pledged Shares
0
Institutional Holding
0.00%
ROCE (avg)
13.67%
ROE (avg)
10.00%
Valuation Key Factors 
Factor
Value
P/E Ratio
NA (Loss Making)
Industry P/E
Price to Book Value
0.28
EV to EBIT
-1.45
EV to EBITDA
-2.50
EV to Capital Employed
0.34
EV to Sales
0.18
PEG Ratio
NA
Dividend Yield
NA
ROCE (Latest)
-23.30%
ROE (Latest)
-16.16%
Technical key factors
Indicator
Weekly
Monthly
MACD
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bearish
RSI
No Signal
Bearish
Bollinger Bands
Bearish
Bearish
Moving Averages
Mildly Bullish (Daily)
KST
Bullish
Mildly Bearish
Dow Theory
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
OBV
Mildly Bearish
Mildly Bullish
Technical Movement
0What is working for the Company
NO KEY POSITIVE TRIGGERS
-26What is not working for the Company
INTEREST(HY)
At CAD 12 MM has Grown at 328.57%
PRE-TAX PROFIT(Q)
At CAD -21.5 MM has Fallen at -577.78%
ROCE(HY)
Lowest at -15.42%
NET PROFIT(Q)
At CAD -15.6 MM has Fallen at -54.46%
RAW MATERIAL COST(Y)
Grown by 132.61% (YoY
NET SALES(Q)
Lowest at CAD 201.9 MM
Here's what is not working for Western Forest Products, Inc.
Interest
At CAD 12 MM has Grown at 328.57%
over previous Semi-Annual periodMOJO Watch
Rising interest cost signifies increased borrowings
Interest Paid (CAD MM)
Pre-Tax Profit
At CAD -21.5 MM has Fallen at -577.78%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Pre-Tax Profit trend is very negative
Pre-Tax Profit (CAD MM)
Net Profit
At CAD -15.6 MM has Fallen at -54.46%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term Net Profit trend is very negative
Net Profit (CAD MM)
Net Sales
Lowest at CAD 201.9 MM
in the last five periodsMOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is negative
Net Sales (CAD MM)
Net Sales
Fallen at -26.64%
Year on Year (YoY)MOJO Watch
Near term sales trend is negative
Net Sales (CAD MM)
Raw Material Cost
Grown by 132.61% (YoY)
MOJO Watch
The company's ability to pass on the cost of raw materials to customers has deteriorated; this may lead to a fall in profit margin
Raw Material Cost as a percentage of Sales






