LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:LPX • US5463471053

75.68 USD
-2.02 (-2.6%)
Last: Mar 9, 2026, 02:00 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LPX. LPX was compared to 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
LPX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLPX Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • LPX's Return On Assets of 5.56% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.43%, LPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LPX has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.28%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LPX is significantly above the industry average of 5.34%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
LPX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLPX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.39%, LPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPX has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 9.60%, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LPX has declined.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 21.78%, LPX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LPX has declined.
Industry RankSector 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%
LPX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLPX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40 50

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2. LPX Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LPX is creating some value.
  • LPX has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LPX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LPX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LPX Yearly Shares OutstandingLPX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M
LPX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLPX Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • LPX has an Altman-Z score of 6.09. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LPX has a Altman-Z score of 6.09. 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LPX (3.78) is better than 77.78% 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 better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 3.78
Altman-Z 6.09
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC8.44%
LPX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLPX Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.78 indicates that LPX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 2.78, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • The Quick ratio of LPX (1.53) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 1.53
LPX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLPX Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. LPX Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LPX have decreased strongly by -54.86% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LPX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -9.40% on average per year.
  • LPX shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.86%.
  • LPX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.45% yearly.
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

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 25.50% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LPX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 6.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y32%
EPS Next 3Y27%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue Next Year-2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
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.
LPX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLPX Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
LPX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLPX Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 5 10

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4. LPX Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 28.56, the valuation of LPX can be described as expensive.
  • 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.29), we can say LPX is valued inline with the index average.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.24 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LPX.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LPX is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • LPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.60.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.56
Fwd PE 25.24
LPX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLPX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LPX.
  • LPX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 57.44
EV/EBITDA 13.54
LPX Per share dataLPX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LPX does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • LPX has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LPX's earnings are expected to grow with 27.00% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y32%
EPS Next 3Y27%

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5. LPX Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.49%, LPX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • LPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.86.
  • LPX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of LPX grows each year by 13.33%, 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)13.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
LPX Yearly Dividends per shareLPX Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • 53.42% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LPX. 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 2Y32%
EPS Next 3Y27%
LPX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLPX Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 500M 1B
LPX Dividend Payout.LPX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LPX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LPX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP

NYSE:LPX (3/9/2026, 2:00:57 PM)

75.68

-2.02 (-2.6%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners93.83%
Inst Owner Change2.48%
Ins Owners0.62%
Ins Owner Change-4.88%
Market Cap5.28B
Revenue(TTM)2.71B
Net Income(TTM)146.00M
Analysts74.12
Price Target104.13 (37.59%)
Short Float %6.57%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.49%
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.33%
DP53.42%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-27
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)-0.89%
PT rev (3m)0.18%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-65.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-68.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-22.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-14.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.97%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.99%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.78%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 28.56
Fwd PE 25.24
P/S 1.95
P/FCF 57.44
P/OCF 13.8
P/B 3.05
P/tB 3.12
EV/EBITDA 13.54
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY3.5%
EPS(NY)3
Fwd EY3.96%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY1.74%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY7.25%
SpS38.79
BVpS24.79
TBVpS24.29
PEG (NY)2.17
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.45
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 6.09
F-Score5
WACC8.44%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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 Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y32%
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-2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
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 Year86.31%
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 FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LPX stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LPX.


What is the valuation status for LPX stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


Can you provide the profitability details for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP?

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LPX stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 28.56 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.05.


Is the dividend of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP sustainable?

The dividend rating of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 53.42%.