LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LPX - US5463471053 - Common Stock
74.62 USD
+0.02 (+0.03%)
LPX gets a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 9 industry peers in the Paper & Forest Products industry. LPX has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LPX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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 each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LPX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.18%, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 17.05%, LPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX has a Return On Invested Capital of 13.03%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 100.00% 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 5.66%.
The 3 year average ROIC (24.24%) for LPX is well above the current ROIC(13.03%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 10.31%, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 14.65%, 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 Operating Margin of LPX has grown nicely.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 25.30%, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, LPX has less shares outstanding
LPX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LPX has an Altman-Z score of 6.16. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LPX has a better Altman-Z score (6.16) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
LPX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.25. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.25, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% 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 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 | 6.16 |
ROIC/WACC1.55
WACC8.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.84 indicates that LPX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LPX has a better Current ratio (2.84) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.67 indicates that LPX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LPX has a better Quick ratio (1.67) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LPX have decreased strongly by -34.23% in the last year.
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 grown by 13.95% in the past year. This is quite good.
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)13.95%
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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LPX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.11% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-50.14%
EPS Next 2Y-11.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.93%
EPS Next 5Y6.22%
Revenue Next Year-4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y1.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 20.44, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LPX.
LPX's Price/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 is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.56, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.39, the valuation of LPX can be described as correct.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 34.62.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LPX is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LPX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LPX's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.93% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
EPS Next 2Y-11.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.48%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
In the last 3 months the price of LPX has falen by -25.01%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
LPX's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.83.
LPX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LPX grows each year by 14.80%, 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)14.8%
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-11.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.93%
NYSE:LPX (11/18/2025, 12:41:57 PM)
74.62
+0.02 (+0.03%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.65%
Inst Owner Change0.83%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change0.01%
Market Cap5.20B
Revenue(TTM)2.94B
Net Income(TTM)297.00M
Analysts72
Price Target111.38 (49.26%)
Short Float %5.85%
Short Ratio4.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.48% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.8%
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)3.02%
PT rev (3m)2.37%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-37.36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.04%
EPS NY rev (3m)-34.22%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.22%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.8%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.39%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.39 | ||
| P/S | 1.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.07 | ||
| P/B | 2.98 | ||
| P/tB | 3.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.37 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY4.89%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY6.1%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY5.35%
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY9.93%
SpS41.37
BVpS25.01
TBVpS24.3
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.28
Graham Number45.32
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%
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-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 | 6.16 |
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)-34.23%
EPS 3Y-24.9%
EPS 5Y73.82%
EPS Q2Q%-70.49%
EPS Next Y-50.14%
EPS Next 2Y-11.93%
EPS Next 3Y-2.93%
EPS Next 5Y6.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)13.95%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.1%
Revenue growth 5Y4.95%
Sales Q2Q%-8.17%
Revenue Next Year-4.88%
Revenue Next 2Y1.48%
Revenue Next 3Y3.59%
Revenue Next 5Y4.11%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.84%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.35%
EBIT growth 5Y51.74%
EBIT Next Year-16.98%
EBIT Next 3Y8.84%
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%
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP / LPX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LPX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LPX.
What is the valuation status of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (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 9 / 10.
How financially healthy is LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP?
The financial health rating of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 9 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) stock?
The dividend rating of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.59%.