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11 Aug 2026, 06:43 UTC · 11w ago
West Fraser Timber Still Shows No Sign Of Turning Around, And The Cycle Is Worsening
Impact · against what's priced in
West Fraser Timber faces severe fundamental deterioration characterized by a collapse in NA EWP EBITDA and an unsustainable cash flow profile. The lack of sequential recovery and the reliance on seasonal working capital to fund dividends signal a higher risk of payout cuts and prolonged earnings depression.
- WFG−0.70
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- In context
The collapse of NA EWP EBITDA from $68M to $13M and a 50% year-over-year drop in adjusted EBITDA indicate a severe cyclical trough. Furthermore, the inability of operating cash flow to cover CAPEX and dividends without seasonal aid suggests a fragile liquidity position.
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