(CFP) Canfor - Ratings and Ratios

Exchange: TO • Country: Canada • Currency: CAD • Type: Common Stock • ISIN: CA1375761048

CFP: Lumber, Pulp, Paper, Wood, Energy

Canfor Corporation is a leading integrated forest products company with a global footprint, operating across the United States, Asia, Canada, Europe, and other international markets. The company is divided into two core segments: Lumber and Pulp and Paper. In the lumber division, Canfor specializes in producing softwood lumber, remanufactured lumber products, engineered wood, and other related items. They also generate green energy as part of their operations, which adds to their sustainability credentials. On the pulp and paper side, the company produces wood chips and pellets, as well as a range of pulp and paper products, including bleached and unbleached softwood kraft pulp and various types of kraft paper.

Canfors product portfolio is extensive. In lumber, they offer dimension lumber products such as spruce-pine-fir, southern yellow pine, and Douglas fir-larch, all under the Canfor brand. They also cater to specialty markets with products like Balfour boards, WynnWood boards, decking and fascia, lamstock, long-length lumber, shop/clear lumber, and access mat lumber. This diversity allows them to serve a wide range of customers, from construction firms to specialty manufacturers. Their pulp and paper products, including colored and unbleached kraft paper, are used in packaging, tissue, and other industrial applications.

Founded in 1938 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, Canfor has built a reputation for operational efficiency and sustainability. The company has a market capitalization of approximately 1.795 billion CAD, making it a significant player in the forest products industry. While the current P/E ratio is 0.00, the forward P/E of 1666.67 suggests expectations for future earnings growth. The price-to-book ratio of 0.55 indicates that the stock may be undervalued relative to its book value. The price-to-sales ratio of 0.34 further highlights the companys valuation metrics, which are closely watched by investors and fund managers.

Canfors strategic focus on sustainable forestry practices, coupled with its diversified product offerings, positions it well in the global market. The companys ability to generate green energy as a byproduct of its operations not only reduces its environmental footprint but also creates an additional revenue stream. This dual focus on profitability and sustainability makes Canfor an attractive investment opportunity for those looking to balance economic returns with environmental responsibility.

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CFP Stock Overview

Market Cap in USD 1,221m
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Lumber & Wood Production
GiC Sub-Industry Forest Products
IPO / Inception

CFP Stock Ratings

Growth 5y 19.8%
Fundamental -67.0%
Dividend 5.79%
Rel. Strength -4.04
Analysts -
Fair Price Momentum 12.57 CAD
Fair Price DCF -

CFP Dividends

Dividend Yield 12m 0.00%
Yield on Cost 5y %
Annual Growth 5y 0.00%
Payout Consistency 23.1%

CFP Growth Ratios

Growth Correlation 3m -2.5%
Growth Correlation 12m 27.7%
Growth Correlation 5y -36.7%
CAGR 5y 16.12%
CAGR/Max DD 5y 0.27
Sharpe Ratio 12m -0.62
Alpha -20.25
Beta 2.114
Volatility 31.71%
Current Volume 79.6k
Average Volume 20d 156.4k
What is the price of CFP stocks?
As of April 03, 2025, the stock is trading at CAD 15.33 with a total of 79,613 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.46%, over one month by +6.53%, over three months by -0.65% and over the past year by -7.82%.
Is Canfor a good stock to buy?
No, based on ValueRay Fundamental Analyses, Canfor (TO:CFP) is currently (April 2025) a stock to sell. It has a ValueRay Fundamental Rating of -66.98 and therefor a negative outlook according to the companies health.
Based on ValueRays Analyses, Dividends and Discounted-Cash-Flow, the Fair Value of CFP as of April 2025 is 12.57. This means that CFP is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -18%.
Is CFP a buy, sell or hold?
Canfor has no consensus analysts rating.
What are the forecast for CFP stock price target?
According to ValueRays Forecast Model, CFP Canfor will be worth about 14.5 in April 2026. The stock is currently trading at 15.33. This means that the stock has a potential downside of -5.35%.
Issuer Forecast Upside
Wallstreet Target Price 19.4 26.7%
Analysts Target Price - -
ValueRay Target Price 14.5 -5.3%