LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LPX - US5463471053 - Common Stock
94.47 USD
-0.5 (-0.53%)
LPX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LPX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LPX has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LPX had positive earnings in the past year.
LPX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LPX has always been profitable.
LPX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LPX (11.18%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
LPX has a better Return On Equity (17.05%) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LPX (13.03%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LPX is significantly above the industry average of 5.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.03%) for LPX is well below the 3 year average (24.24%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LPX had better years and this may not be a problem.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.18% | ||
| ROE | 17.05% | ||
| ROIC | 13.03% |
ROA(3y)23.29%
ROA(5y)31.31%
ROE(3y)37.45%
ROE(5y)52.86%
ROIC(3y)24.24%
ROIC(5y)33.4%
1.3 Margins
LPX has a Profit Margin of 10.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPX has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 14.65%, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LPX (25.30%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
LPX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 14.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.31% | ||
| GM | 25.3% |
OM growth 3Y-25.58%
OM growth 5Y44.59%
PM growth 3Y-25.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-17.4%
GM growth 5Y16.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LPX is creating value.
LPX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LPX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LPX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LPX has an Altman-Z score of 7.09. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LPX has a better Altman-Z score (7.09) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LPX is 1.25, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LPX, only 1.25 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LPX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
LPX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LPX has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
LPX has a Current Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LPX has a Current ratio of 2.84. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that LPX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.67, LPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LPX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -24.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 73.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -1.47% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.95% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.2%
EPS 3Y-24.9%
EPS 5Y73.82%
EPS Q2Q%-52.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-7.25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LPX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.22% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-45.22%
EPS Next 2Y-10.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
EPS Next 5Y6.22%
Revenue Next Year-4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.95, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LPX.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.09 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LPX.
LPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LPX is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.77, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LPX indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LPX is more expensive than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LPX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.67 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LPX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y-10.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%.
LPX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.17.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.15, LPX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LPX grows each year by 14.78%, which is quite nice.
LPX has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LPX has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
25.59% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LPX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
LPX's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP25.59%
EPS Next 2Y-10.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
NYSE:LPX (9/16/2025, 9:49:16 AM)
94.47
-0.5 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners85.5%
Inst Owner Change2.43%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change2.02%
Market Cap6.58B
Analysts67.14
Price Target108.12 (14.45%)
Short Float %4.87%
Short Ratio3.98
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP25.59%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.47%
Max EPS beat(2)6.47%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)14.03%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.47%
Max EPS beat(4)37.28%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)16.42%
EPS beat(12)10
Avg EPS beat(12)57.15%
EPS beat(16)13
Avg EPS beat(16)44.41%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.15%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.01%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.72%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.18%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.23%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.15%
PT rev (1m)-0.63%
PT rev (3m)-1.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-32.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-62.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)-27.73%
EPS NY rev (3m)-30.84%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.76%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.95 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.09 | ||
| P/S | 2.28 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.67 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.75 | ||
| P/B | 3.78 | ||
| P/tB | 3.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.92 |
EPS(TTM)4.51
EY4.77%
EPS(NY)4.7
Fwd EY4.98%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY4.23%
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY7.84%
SpS41.37
BVpS25.01
TBVpS24.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.18% | ||
| ROE | 17.05% | ||
| ROCE | 18.03% | ||
| ROIC | 13.03% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.19% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.58% | ||
| OM | 14.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.31% | ||
| GM | 25.3% | ||
| FCFM | 9.65% |
ROA(3y)23.29%
ROA(5y)31.31%
ROE(3y)37.45%
ROE(5y)52.86%
ROIC(3y)24.24%
ROIC(5y)33.4%
ROICexc(3y)28.99%
ROICexc(5y)41.73%
ROICexgc(3y)30.19%
ROICexgc(5y)44.61%
ROCE(3y)33.53%
ROCE(5y)46.2%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-39.19%
ROICexcg growth 5Y40.96%
ROICexc growth 3Y-38.01%
ROICexc growth 5Y42.51%
OM growth 3Y-25.58%
OM growth 5Y44.59%
PM growth 3Y-25.95%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-17.4%
GM growth 5Y16.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.63 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 177.61% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 30.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 92.81% | ||
| Profit Quality | 93.6% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.09 |
F-Score5
WACC8.41%
ROIC/WACC1.55
Cap/Depr(3y)261.32%
Cap/Depr(5y)213.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)10.55%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.27%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-24.2%
EPS 3Y-24.9%
EPS 5Y73.82%
EPS Q2Q%-52.63%
EPS Next Y-45.22%
EPS Next 2Y-10.5%
EPS Next 3Y-1.29%
EPS Next 5Y6.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.47%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-7.25%
Revenue Next Year-4.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.5%
Revenue Next 3Y3.32%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.35%
EBIT growth 5Y51.74%
EBIT Next Year-1.85%
EBIT Next 3Y8.86%
EBIT Next 5Y11.54%
FCF growth 1Y240.4%
FCF growth 3Y-30.01%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y150.49%
OCF growth 3Y-25.87%
OCF growth 5Y30.64%