LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LPX • US5463471053

85.865 USD
-0.41 (-0.47%)
Last: Feb 19, 2026, 01:13 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall LPX gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LPX against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. LPX gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LPX is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • LPX had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • Of the past 5 years LPX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

  • LPX has a Return On Assets of 8.15%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 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 5.38%.
  • 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 RankSector 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%
LPX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLPX Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80 100

1.3 Margins

  • LPX has a better Profit Margin (7.65%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPX has declined.
  • LPX has a better Operating Margin (11.98%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LPX has grown nicely.
  • LPX has a better Gross Margin (23.60%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LPX has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
LPX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLPX Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40 50

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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.
  • There is no outstanding debt for LPX. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LPX Yearly Shares OutstandingLPX Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B 2.5B

2.2 Solvency

  • LPX has an Altman-Z score of 6.58. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LPX has a Altman-Z score of 6.58. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • LPX has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.43. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LPX would need 2.43 years to pay back of 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.
  • LPX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • LPX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.20 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 2.43
Altman-Z 6.58
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC8.37%
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 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that LPX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.93, LPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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.
  • With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.72, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.93
Quick Ratio 1.72
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 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

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3. Growth

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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-54.86%
EPS 3Y-38.87%
EPS 5Y-9.4%
EPS Q2Q%-97.09%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
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.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.65% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y35.38%
EPS Next 2Y38.53%
EPS Next 3Y38.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.2%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
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.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 32.40, the valuation of LPX can be described as expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say LPX is valued inline with the index average.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, the valuation of LPX can be described as rather expensive.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • LPX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 28.16, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.4
Fwd PE 23.93
LPX Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLPX Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • The rest of the industry has a similar Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio as LPX.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 41.82
EV/EBITDA 12.66
LPX Per share dataLPX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
  • LPX has an outstanding 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 38.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.53%
EPS Next 3Y38.76%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.39%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • LPX's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 1.61.
  • LPX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.85.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of LPX grows each year by 14.78%, which is quite nice.
  • 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
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

  • 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 earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP35.19%
EPS Next 2Y38.53%
EPS Next 3Y38.76%
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 0 500M 1B
LPX Dividend Payout.LPX Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LPX Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP

NYSE:LPX (2/19/2026, 1:13:13 PM)

85.865

-0.41 (-0.47%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners91.85%
Inst Owner Change1.09%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change-7.16%
Market Cap5.98B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)216.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target105.06 (22.35%)
Short Float %6.51%
Short Ratio3.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.39%
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
DP35.19%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date02-27
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)1.25%
PT rev (3m)-5.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-93.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.68%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.57%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.4
Fwd PE 23.93
P/S 2.12
P/FCF 41.82
P/OCF 14.2
P/B 3.44
P/tB 3.54
EV/EBITDA 12.66
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY3.09%
EPS(NY)3.59
Fwd EY4.18%
FCF(TTM)2.05
FCFY2.39%
OCF(TTM)6.05
OCFY7.04%
SpS40.52
BVpS24.97
TBVpS24.27
PEG (NY)0.92
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.59
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 6.58
F-Score6
WACC8.37%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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)-54.86%
EPS 3Y-38.87%
EPS 5Y-9.4%
EPS Q2Q%-97.09%
EPS Next Y35.38%
EPS Next 2Y38.53%
EPS Next 3Y38.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-16.74%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.2%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-38.77%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.35%
EBIT growth 5Y51.74%
EBIT Next Year-20.99%
EBIT Next 3Y5.84%
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 5 / 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 8 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 32.4 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.44.


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%.