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WFG
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Feb 21 closing price
Price
$78.84
Change
-$1.39 (-1.73%)
Capitalization
7.05B

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Feb 20, 2025

Momentum Indicator for WFG turns negative, indicating new downward trend

WFG saw its Momentum Indicator move below the 0 level on January 30, 2025. This is an indication that the stock could be shifting in to a new downward move. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or exploring put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 85 similar instances where the indicator turned negative. In of the 85 cases, the stock moved further down in the following days. The odds of a decline are at .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WFG turned negative on January 31, 2025. This could be a sign that the stock is set to turn lower in the coming weeks. Traders may want to sell the stock or buy put options. Tickeron's A.I.dvisor looked at 44 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 44 cases the stock turned lower in the days that followed. This puts the odds of success at .

WFG moved below its 50-day moving average on January 28, 2025 date and that indicates a change from an upward trend to a downward trend.

Following a 3-day decline, the stock is projected to fall further. Considering past instances where WFG declined for three days, the price rose further in of 62 cases within the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Aroon Indicator for WFG entered a downward trend on January 21, 2025. This could indicate a strong downward move is ahead for the stock. Traders may want to consider selling the stock or buying put options.

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator points to a transition from a downward trend to an upward trend -- in cases where WFG's RSI Indicator exited the oversold zone, of 29 resulted in an increase in price. Tickeron's analysis proposes that the odds of a continued upward trend are .

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 4 days. The price of this ticker is presumed to bounce back soon, since the longer the ticker stays in the oversold zone, the more promptly an upward trend is expected.

WFG may jump back above the lower band and head toward the middle band. Traders may consider buying the stock or exploring call options.

Fundamental Analysis (Ratings)

The Tickeron Valuation Rating of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is slightly undervalued in the industry. This rating compares market capitalization estimated by our proprietary formula with the current market capitalization. This rating is based on the following metrics, as compared to industry averages: P/B Ratio (0.975) is normal, around the industry mean (2.646). P/E Ratio (73.529) is within average values for comparable stocks, (35.930). WFG's Projected Growth (PEG Ratio) (0.000) is very low in comparison to the industry average of (3.803). Dividend Yield (0.014) settles around the average of (0.024) among similar stocks. P/S Ratio (1.112) is also within normal values, averaging (1.971).

The Tickeron Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating low risk on high returns. The average Profit vs. Risk Rating rating for the industry is 80, placing this stock better than average.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating fairly steady price growth. WFG’s price grows at a lower rate over the last 12 months as compared to S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron PE Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), pointing to worse than average earnings growth. The PE Growth rating is based on a comparative analysis of stock PE ratio increase over the last 12 months compared against S&P 500 index constituents.

The Tickeron SMR rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating weak sales and an unprofitable business model. SMR (Sales, Margin, Return on Equity) rating is based on comparative analysis of weighted Sales, Income Margin and Return on Equity values compared against S&P 500 index constituents. The weighted SMR value is a proprietary formula developed by Tickeron and represents an overall profitability measure for a stock.

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WFG paid dividends on January 14, 2025

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd WFG Stock Dividends
А dividend of $0.32 per share was paid with a record date of January 14, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of December 27, 2024. Read more...
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Industry description

Forest products are materials derived from forestry for direct consumption or commercial use. Wood, for example, has variety or uses ranging from generating wood fuel (e.g. in the form of firewood or charcoal) to providing structural materials for the construction of buildings and home improvement, or in the form of wood pulp that is used in the paper production. . Pulp and paper industry, in particular, creates high volume demand for the wood materials including both softwood and hardwood. Major companies making such products include Trex Company, Inc. (manufacturer of wood-alternative decking and railings), Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (makes engineered wood building products) and Universal Forest Products, Inc. (manufactures and distributes wood and wood-alternative products, pressure-treated wood, and is a solid-sawn lumber buyer; makes products for use in home improvement and construction industries).

Market Cap

The average market capitalization across the Forest Products Industry is 2.86B. The market cap for tickers in the group ranges from 47.7K to 9.32B. SCABY holds the highest valuation in this group at 9.32B. The lowest valued company is AMHD at 47.7K.

High and low price notable news

The average weekly price growth across all stocks in the Forest Products Industry was 0%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was 1%, and the average quarterly price growth was 8%. HMTC experienced the highest price growth at 29%, while NWGL experienced the biggest fall at -7%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Forest Products Industry was -9%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 8% and the average quarterly volume growth was 86%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

The average fundamental analysis ratings, where 1 is best and 100 is worst, are as follows

Valuation Rating: 46
P/E Growth Rating: 29
Price Growth Rating: 60
SMR Rating: 75
Profit Risk Rating: 80
Seasonality Score: -40 (-100 ... +100)
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885 West Georgia Street
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