Canfor Corporation — Cyborg Score 3/10

Challenged
Forest Products & Integrated Timber

Strategic Profile

Canfor is a softwood lumber company active throughout North America and Europe, with lumber mills in British Columbia, Alberta, the Southeastern United States, and Sweden. The company is positioned in the forest products sector and has integrated operations across both lumber manufacturing and pulp production.

Cyborg Score Rationale

In 2024, Canfor's revenue was 5.25 billion with a decrease of -3.20% from the previous year, and losses of 669 million. The company faces operational and financial headwinds with negative earnings and challenged profitability metrics.

Top Insights

  • Revenue declined 3.2% to $5.25B in 2024 with $669M in losses.
  • Operating cash flow was $77.9M but capital expenditures were $562.6M, resulting in negative free cash flow of $484.7M.
  • Market capitalization stands at $1.31B CAD.
  • CFP outperformed its Canadian forestry industry but underperformed the broader Canadian market over the past year.

Named Competitors

  • Lumber and Pulp Products — Diversified timberland and forest products company
  • Forest Products — Integrated forest products manufacturer
  • Softwood Lumber — Forest products and specialty cellulose producer

Recent Developments

  • (Feb 2026) Canfor Q4 2025 earnings report upcoming on Feb 19, 2026
  • (Dec 2024) Plateau sawmill closure announced in British Columbia
  • (Nov 2025) Q3 2025 results reported with ongoing operational challenges

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