LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LPX - US5463471053 - Common Stock
92.17 USD
+0.25 (+0.27%)
92.17 USD
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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.
- In the past year LPX had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LPX has been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LPX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LPX has a better Return On Assets (8.15%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- LPX's Return On Equity of 12.42% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.37%, LPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LPX is significantly above the industry average of 5.94%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (10.37%) 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 | 8.15% | ||
| ROE | 12.42% | ||
| ROIC | 10.37% |
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's Profit Margin of 7.65% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- LPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LPX (11.98%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- LPX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LPX has a Gross Margin of 23.60%. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- LPX's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.65% | ||
| GM | 23.6% |
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
- LPX has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
- The debt/assets ratio for LPX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LPX has an Altman-Z score of 6.85. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- LPX has a Altman-Z score of 6.85. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LPX is 2.43, which is a good value as it means it would take LPX, 2.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.43, LPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that LPX is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.85 |
ROIC/WACC1.2
WACC8.63%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that LPX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LPX's Current ratio of 2.93 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
- LPX has a Quick Ratio of 1.72. This is a normal value and indicates that LPX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.72, LPX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LPX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -34.23%.
- LPX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 73.82% yearly.
- The Revenue has decreased by -3.29% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LPX shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-34.23%
EPS 3Y-24.9%
EPS 5Y73.82%
EPS Q2Q%-70.49%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-8.17%
3.2 Future
- LPX is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.22% yearly.
- LPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 4.11% yearly.
EPS Next Y-53.98%
EPS Next 2Y-18.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
EPS Next 5Y6.22%
Revenue Next Year-6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.97%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
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 decreasing.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.25 indicates a quite expensive 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 similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.32.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.78, LPX is valued on the expensive side.
- LPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LPX is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
- LPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.30.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LPX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LPX is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 44.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.52 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of LPX may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LPX's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
EPS Next 2Y-18.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.20%, LPX has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.37, LPX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
- Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, LPX is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LPX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.78%!
- LPX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of LPX decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 35.19% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LPX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- The dividend of LPX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP35.19%
EPS Next 2Y-18.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners91.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.12%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change-5.13%
Market Cap6.42B
Revenue(TTM)2.82B
Net Income(TTM)216.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target103.67 (12.48%)
Short Float %7.18%
Short Ratio4.17
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.2% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP35.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-10.36%
Min EPS beat(2)-14.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-6.47%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)1.15%
Min EPS beat(4)-14.24%
Max EPS beat(4)18.86%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)14.03%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)54.74%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)42.76%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.24%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.51%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.29%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.24%
Revenue beat(8)7
Avg Revenue beat(8)2.13%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.01%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.66%
PT rev (1m)-0.26%
PT rev (3m)-4.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-18.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-74.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.82%
EPS NY rev (3m)-12.35%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.92%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.78 | ||
| P/S | 2.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 44.89 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.25 | ||
| P/B | 3.69 | ||
| P/tB | 3.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.52 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY3.96%
EPS(NY)3.88
Fwd EY4.2%
FCF(TTM)2.05
FCFY2.23%
OCF(TTM)6.05
OCFY6.56%
SpS40.52
BVpS24.97
TBVpS24.27
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.34
Graham Number45.29
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.15% | ||
| ROE | 12.42% | ||
| ROCE | 14.35% | ||
| ROIC | 10.37% | ||
| ROICexc | 11.98% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.28% | ||
| OM | 11.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 7.65% | ||
| GM | 23.6% | ||
| FCFM | 5.07% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-39.19%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.07
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 200% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.85% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 24.14 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 88.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | 66.2% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.85 |
F-Score6
WACC8.63%
ROIC/WACC1.2
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)-34.23%
EPS 3Y-24.9%
EPS 5Y73.82%
EPS Q2Q%-70.49%
EPS Next Y-53.98%
EPS Next 2Y-18.75%
EPS Next 3Y-3.26%
EPS Next 5Y6.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.29%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-8.17%
Revenue Next Year-6.34%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.97%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.35%
EBIT growth 5Y51.74%
EBIT Next Year-20.88%
EBIT Next 3Y7%
EBIT Next 5Y11.54%
FCF growth 1Y184.62%
FCF growth 3Y-30.01%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y113.71%
OCF growth 3Y-25.87%
OCF growth 5Y30.64%
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 3 / 10 to LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP?
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LPX stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 25.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.69.
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 35.19%.