LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LPX • US5463471053
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72.715 USD
-2.08 (-2.77%)
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This LPX fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LPX Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LPX was profitable.
- In the past year LPX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LPX has been profitable.
- LPX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LPX has a Return On Assets of 5.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LPX (8.43%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.28%, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LPX had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.52%. This is significantly above the industry average of 4.99%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.28%) for LPX is well below the 3 year average (12.52%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LPX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.56% | ||
| ROE | 8.43% | ||
| ROIC | 8.28% |
ROA(3y)9.76%
ROA(5y)27.65%
ROE(3y)15%
ROE(5y)46.46%
ROIC(3y)12.52%
ROIC(5y)30.7%
1.3 Margins
- LPX has a better Profit Margin (5.39%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPX has declined.
- The Operating Margin of LPX (9.60%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LPX has declined.
- The Gross Margin of LPX (21.78%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LPX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.39% | ||
| GM | 21.78% |
OM growth 3Y-33.04%
OM growth 5Y-18.6%
PM growth 3Y-42.38%
PM growth 5Y-23.66%
GM growth 3Y-17.61%
GM growth 5Y-8.93%
2. LPX Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LPX is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LPX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LPX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LPX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LPX has an Altman-Z score of 5.96. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LPX has a Altman-Z score of 5.96. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LPX has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LPX would need 3.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 3.78, LPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- LPX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC8.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- LPX has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LPX has a better Current ratio (2.78) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- LPX has a Quick Ratio of 1.53. This is a normal value and indicates that LPX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LPX has a Quick ratio of 1.53. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LPX outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. LPX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LPX have decreased strongly by -54.86% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -9.40% on average over the past years.
- LPX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.86%.
- Measured over the past years, LPX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 2.45% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.86%
EPS 3Y-38.87%
EPS 5Y-9.4%
EPS Q2Q%-97.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.1%
Revenue growth 5Y2.45%
Sales Q2Q%-16.74%
3.2 Future
- LPX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 25.50% yearly.
- LPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.45%
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue Next Year-2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y3.93%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. LPX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 27.44, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LPX.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.86, LPX is valued at the same level.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.84 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LPX.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (37.39), we can say LPX is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.84 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LPX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- LPX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 55.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LPX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LPX's earnings are expected to grow with 27.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
5. LPX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.58%, LPX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.68.
- LPX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LPX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.33%!
- LPX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of LPX decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- LPX pays out 53.42% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of LPX is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP53.42%
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
LPX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:LPX (4/13/2026, 11:41:01 AM)
72.715
-2.08 (-2.77%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners93.89%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-5%
Market Cap5.08B
Revenue(TTM)2.71B
Net Income(TTM)146.00M
Analysts74.12
Price Target102.77 (41.33%)
Short Float %7.33%
Short Ratio4.43
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.58% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.33%
DP53.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)91.39%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.24%
Max EPS beat(2)197.03%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)45.7%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.24%
Max EPS beat(4)197.03%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)35.15%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)70.09%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)54.47%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.39%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.12%
Min Revenue beat(4)-5.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.8%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.48%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.41%
PT rev (1m)-1.31%
PT rev (3m)-0.96%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-30.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-77.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-24.47%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.82%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.84 | ||
| P/S | 1.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 55.21 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.26 | ||
| P/B | 2.93 | ||
| P/tB | 2.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.04 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY3.64%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY4.03%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY1.81%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY7.54%
SpS38.78
BVpS24.78
TBVpS24.28
PEG (NY)2.63
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.44
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.56% | ||
| ROE | 8.43% | ||
| ROCE | 11.13% | ||
| ROIC | 8.28% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 9.63% | ||
| OM | 9.6% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.39% | ||
| GM | 21.78% | ||
| FCFM | 3.4% |
ROA(3y)9.76%
ROA(5y)27.65%
ROE(3y)15%
ROE(5y)46.46%
ROIC(3y)12.52%
ROIC(5y)30.7%
ROICexc(3y)14.4%
ROICexc(5y)37.27%
ROICexgc(3y)14.79%
ROICexgc(5y)39.62%
ROCE(3y)16.83%
ROCE(5y)41.27%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-45.18%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-25.19%
ROICexc growth 3Y-44.62%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.23%
OM growth 3Y-33.04%
OM growth 5Y-18.6%
PM growth 3Y-42.38%
PM growth 5Y-23.66%
GM growth 3Y-17.61%
GM growth 5Y-8.93%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.86 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 200.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 18.57 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | 63.01% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.96 |
F-Score5
WACC8.58%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)221.75%
Cap/Depr(5y)239.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.86%
EPS 3Y-38.87%
EPS 5Y-9.4%
EPS Q2Q%-97.09%
EPS Next Y10.45%
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.1%
Revenue growth 5Y2.45%
Sales Q2Q%-16.74%
Revenue Next Year-2.1%
Revenue Next 2Y4.55%
Revenue Next 3Y3.93%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.6%
EBIT Next Year85.41%
EBIT Next 3Y43.33%
EBIT Next 5Y32.67%
FCF growth 1Y-78.2%
FCF growth 3Y-49.93%
FCF growth 5Y-30.85%
OCF growth 1Y-36.69%
OCF growth 3Y-30.58%
OCF growth 5Y-10.29%
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP / LPX Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LPX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LPX.
Can you provide the valuation status for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LPX stock?
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) stock?
The financial health rating of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LPX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is expected to grow by 10.45% in the next year.