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WFG
Stock ticker: NYSE
AS OF
Dec 20, 04:59 PM (EDT)
Price
$85.62
Change
+$0.97 (+1.15%)
Capitalization
7.05B

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Dec 20, 2024

WFG in downward trend: 10-day moving average broke below 50-day moving average on December 11, 2024

The 10-day moving average for WFG crossed bearishly below the 50-day moving average on December 11, 2024. This indicates that the trend has shifted lower and could be considered a sell signal. In of 17 past instances when the 10-day crossed below the 50-day, the stock continued to move higher over the following month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

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Technical Analysis (Indicators)

Bearish Trend Analysis

The Momentum Indicator moved below the 0 level on December 06, 2024. You may want to consider selling the stock, shorting the stock, or exploring put options on WFG as a result. In of 84 cases where the Momentum Indicator fell below 0, the stock fell further within the subsequent month. The odds of a continued downward trend are .

The Moving Average Convergence Divergence Histogram (MACD) for WFG turned negative on December 06, 2024. 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 47 similar instances when the indicator turned negative. In of the 47 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 December 02, 2024 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 .

Bullish Trend Analysis

The RSI Indicator 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 Uptrend is expected.

The Stochastic Oscillator shows that the ticker has stayed in the oversold zone for 10 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.

Following a 3-day Advance, the price is estimated to grow further. Considering data from situations where WFG advanced for three days, in of 312 cases, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued upward trend are .

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

The Aroon Indicator entered an Uptrend today. In of 255 cases where WFG Aroon's Indicator entered an Uptrend, the price rose further within the following month. The odds of a continued Uptrend are .

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 Seasonality Score of (best 1 - 100 worst) indicates that the company is fair valued in the industry. The Tickeron Seasonality score describes the variance of predictable price changes around the same period every calendar year. These changes can be tied to a specific month, quarter, holiday or vacation period, as well as a meteorological or growing season.

The Tickeron Price Growth Rating for this company is (best 1 - 100 worst), indicating steady price growth. WFG’s price grows at a higher 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 is expected to pay dividends on January 14, 2025

West Fraser Timber Co Ltd WFG Stock Dividends
A dividend of $0.32 per share will be paid with a record date of January 14, 2025, and an ex-dividend date of December 27, 2024. The last dividend of $0.32 was paid on October 11. 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 -2%. For the same Industry, the average monthly price growth was -4%, and the average quarterly price growth was -3%. HMTC experienced the highest price growth at 32%, while UFPI experienced the biggest fall at -11%.

Volume

The average weekly volume growth across all stocks in the Forest Products Industry was 244%. For the same stocks of the Industry, the average monthly volume growth was 320% and the average quarterly volume growth was 13%

Fundamental Analysis Ratings

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

Valuation Rating: 47
P/E Growth Rating: 31
Price Growth Rating: 67
SMR Rating: 74
Profit Risk Rating: 79
Seasonality Score: 25 (-100 ... +100)
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885 West Georgia Street
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+1 604 895-2700
Employees
10800
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https://www.westfraser.com