West Fraser Timber , Ltd. Profit Margin

West Fraser Timber , Ltd. posts a profit margin of -26.48% as of June 2026. That compares with -2.18% in the prior-year period — down 1113.8% year over year. That is below the Materials sector average of 16.48%. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

In the prior comparable period, West Fraser Timber , Ltd.'s profit margin was -2.18%. The latest reading is -26.48% — a 1113.8% year-over-year decrease (period ending June 2026). Use the history and growth charts on this page for a longer lookback.

For Materials stocks, a profit margin near 16.48% is typical. West Fraser Timber , Ltd.'s -26.48% is lower that level. That is roughly 260.7% below the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

West Fraser Timber , Ltd.'s profit margin moves when the underlying profit, equity, or asset base changes. Cost cuts, pricing power, buybacks, write-downs, and cyclical swings can all shift the percentage. The latest reading is -26.48% as of June 2026; use YoY and peer views to separate noise from signal.

Context for WFG's profit margin usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 16.48%), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; West Fraser Timber , Ltd.'s other metric pages and overview cover the third.