Canfor Stock Alpha and Beta Analysis

CFP Stock  CAD 17.73  0.20  1.12%   
This module allows you to check different measures of market premium (i.e., alpha and beta) for all equities such as Canfor. It also helps investors analyze the systematic and unsystematic risks associated with investing in Canfor over a specified time horizon. Remember, high Canfor's alpha is almost always a sign of good performance; however, a high beta will depend on investors' risk tolerance level and may signal increased volatility and potential future overvaluation. Key technical indicators related to Canfor's market risk premium analysis include:
Beta
0.18
Alpha
0.28
Risk
2.26
Sharpe Ratio
0.17
Expected Return
0.38
Please note that although Canfor alpha is a measure of relative return and represented here as a single number, it indicates the percentage above or below your selected benchmark (i.e., Dow Jones Industrial index.) So in this particular case, Canfor did 0.28  better than the index. Remember, a high alpha is always good. Beta, on the other hand, measures the volatility (or risk) of an investment. It is an indication of Canfor stock's relative risk over its benchmark. Canfor has a beta of 0.18  . As returns on the market increase, Canfor's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Canfor is expected to be smaller as well. At this time, Canfor's Book Value Per Share is very stable compared to the past year. As of the 29th of November 2024, Tangible Book Value Per Share is likely to grow to 29.81, though Enterprise Value Over EBITDA is likely to grow to (52.93).

Canfor Quarterly Cash And Equivalents

837.7 Million

Alpha is a measure of relative performance on a risk-adjusted basis, while beta measures volatility against the benchmark. The goal is to know if an investor is being compensated for the volatility risk taken. The return on investment might be better than its reference but still not compensate for the assumption of the risk.
  
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Canfor Market Premiums

Investors always prefer to have the highest possible return on investment, coupled with the lowest possible volatility. Canfor market risk premium is the additional return an investor will receive from holding Canfor long position in a well-diversified portfolio. The market premium is part of the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), which most analysts and investors use to calculate the acceptable rate of return on investment in Canfor. At the center of the CAPM is the concept of risk and reward, which is usually communicated by investors using alpha and beta measures. Alpha and beta are two of the key measurements used to evaluate Canfor's performance over market.
α0.28   β0.18

Canfor expected buy-and-hold returns

Although buy-and-hold investment strategy may not appeal to all investors, it may be used as a good measure of Canfor's Buy-and-hold return. Our buy-and-hold chart shows how Canfor performed over your current time horizon against a typical interest-earning bank account and a selected benchmark.

Canfor Market Price Analysis

Market price analysis indicators help investors to evaluate how Canfor stock reacts to ongoing and evolving market conditions. The investors can use it to make informed decisions about market timing, and determine when trading Canfor shares will generate the highest return on investment. By understating and applying Canfor stock market price indicators, traders can identify Canfor position entry and exit signals to maximize returns.

Canfor Return and Market Media

The median price of Canfor for the period between Sat, Aug 31, 2024 and Fri, Nov 29, 2024 is 16.9 with a coefficient of variation of 6.54. The daily time series for the period is distributed with a sample standard deviation of 1.08, arithmetic mean of 16.5, and mean deviation of 0.83. The Stock received some media coverage during the period.
 Price Growth (%)  
       Timeline  
1
Canfor Secures Loan Agreement - Canada NewsWire
09/27/2024
2
Canfor Corp Quote - Press Release - The Globe and Mail
10/29/2024

About Canfor Beta and Alpha

For many years both, Alpha and Beta indicators are used by professional money managers as critical performance measurement tools across virtually all financial instruments including Canfor or other stocks. Alpha measures the amount that position in Canfor has returned in comparison to a selected market index or another relevant benchmark. In other words, Alpha is the excess return on an investment relative to the performance of your selected benchmark. Beta, on the other hand, measures the relative risk of your investment.
 2023 2024 (projected)
Dividend Yield0.05390.0566
Price To Sales Ratio0.40.43
Some investors attempt to determine whether the market's mood is bullish or bearish by monitoring changes in market sentiment. Unlike more traditional methods such as technical analysis, investor sentiment usually refers to the aggregate attitude towards Canfor in the overall investment community. So, suppose investors can accurately measure the market's sentiment. In that case, they can use it for their benefit. For example, some tools to gauge market sentiment could be utilized using contrarian indexes, Canfor's short interest history, or implied volatility extrapolated from Canfor options trading.

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Other Information on Investing in Canfor Stock

Canfor financial ratios help investors to determine whether Canfor Stock is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Canfor with respect to the benefits of owning Canfor security.