LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LPX • US5463471053
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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.
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.
- 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
- LPX has a Return On Assets of 5.56%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LPX (8.43%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 8.28%, LPX belongs to the best 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 4.99%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (12.52%) for LPX is well above the current ROIC(8.28%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LPX (5.39%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- LPX's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LPX has a Operating Margin of 9.60%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- LPX's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LPX has a Gross Margin (21.78%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LPX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LPX has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LPX has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LPX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 5.83 indicates that LPX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LPX's Altman-Z score of 5.83 is amongst the best of 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.
- LPX has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.78. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 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.
- With a decent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.20, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.83 |
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC8.67%
2.3 Liquidity
- LPX has a Current Ratio of 2.78. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.78, 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 1.53. 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 1.53, LPX is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.53 |
3. LPX Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LPX shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -54.86%.
- LPX shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -9.40% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LPX shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -7.86% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.45% on average over the past years.
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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LPX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 25.50% on average per year.
- LPX is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.65% yearly.
EPS Next Y10.45%
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue Next Year-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.07%
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.
4. LPX Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 27.20 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LPX.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LPX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LPX is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LPX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.54.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.63, the valuation of LPX can be described as rather expensive.
- LPX's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, LPX is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LPX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- LPX's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 54.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LPX has a very decent 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 27.00% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
5. LPX Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LPX has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.61%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.92, LPX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LPX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LPX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.33%!
- LPX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- The dividend of LPX decreased in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.33%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
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 2Y31.54%
EPS Next 3Y27%
LPX Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
72.09
-3.54 (-4.68%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Industry Strength11.8
Industry Growth2.48
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-06 2026-05-06
Inst Owners93.89%
Inst Owner Change1.14%
Ins Owners0.55%
Ins Owner Change-5%
Market Cap5.04B
Revenue(TTM)2.71B
Net Income(TTM)146.00M
Analysts74.12
Price Target101.58 (40.91%)
Short Float %8.48%
Short Ratio5.01
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.61% |
Yearly Dividend1.11
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.33%
DP53.42%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-Date02-27 2026-02-27 (0.3)
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)-2.45%
PT rev (3m)-2.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-24.94%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-74.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)-21.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.26%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.63 | ||
| P/S | 1.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 54.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.15 | ||
| P/B | 2.91 | ||
| P/tB | 2.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.57 |
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY3.68%
EPS(NY)2.93
Fwd EY4.06%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY1.83%
OCF(TTM)5.48
OCFY7.61%
SpS38.78
BVpS24.78
TBVpS24.28
PEG (NY)2.6
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.4397 (-46.68%)
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 5.83 |
F-Score5
WACC8.67%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 Y10.45%
EPS Next 2Y31.54%
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-2.17%
Revenue Next 2Y4.31%
Revenue Next 3Y3.07%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.6%
EBIT Next Year85.41%
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LPX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LPX.
Can you provide the valuation status for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LPX stock?
LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
What is the financial health of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) stock?
The financial health rating of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LPX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is expected to grow by 10.45% in the next year.