LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LPX • US5463471053

84.74 USD
+1.22 (+1.46%)
At close: Feb 27, 2026
84.74 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/27/2026, 8:15:59 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

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. 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 decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


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 each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years LPX always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.56%, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LPX has a Return On Equity of 8.43%. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • 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 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 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

  • The Profit Margin of LPX (5.39%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPX has declined.
  • LPX has a better Operating Margin (9.60%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LPX has declined.
  • With a Gross Margin value of 21.78%, LPX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.56% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LPX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LPX is still 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.
  • LPX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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 6.35. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LPX's Altman-Z score of 6.35 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 better Debt to FCF ratio (3.78) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that LPX is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.20, LPX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 3.78
Altman-Z 6.35
ROIC/WACC1
WACC8.3%
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.
  • The Current ratio of LPX (2.78) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • LPX's Quick ratio of 1.53 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LPX outperforms 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. Growth

3.1 Past

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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
  • The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 31.98, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 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.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LPX to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.10), we can say LPX is valued inline with the index average.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.62, LPX is valued on the expensive side.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% 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 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.98
Fwd PE 23.62
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

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LPX is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • LPX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 64.14
EV/EBITDA 14.5
LPX Per share dataLPX EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LPX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 38.76% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.9
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 1.46%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.64, LPX pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, LPX has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LPX is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.33%!
  • 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

  • LPX pays out 53.42% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • LPX's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP53.42%
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 2025 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 (2/27/2026, 8:15:59 PM)

After market: 84.74 0 (0%)

84.74

+1.22 (+1.46%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)02-17
Earnings (Next)05-04
Inst Owners91.85%
Inst Owner Change2.44%
Ins Owners0.67%
Ins Owner Change-5.83%
Market Cap5.90B
Revenue(TTM)2.71B
Net Income(TTM)146.00M
Analysts72.5
Price Target104.13 (22.88%)
Short Float %6.51%
Short Ratio3.77
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.46%
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)1.34%
PT rev (3m)1.08%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-82.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-93.08%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.75%
EPS NY rev (3m)-9.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 31.98
Fwd PE 23.62
P/S 2.18
P/FCF 64.14
P/OCF 15.41
P/B 3.41
P/tB 3.48
EV/EBITDA 14.5
EPS(TTM)2.65
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)3.59
Fwd EY4.23%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY1.56%
OCF(TTM)5.5
OCFY6.49%
SpS38.9
BVpS24.86
TBVpS24.35
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number38.5
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 6.35
F-Score5
WACC8.3%
ROIC/WACC1
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 Y35.38%
EPS Next 2Y38.53%
EPS Next 3Y38.76%
EPS Next 5Y25.5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.1%
Revenue growth 5Y2.45%
Sales Q2Q%-16.74%
Revenue Next Year5.36%
Revenue Next 2Y8.2%
Revenue Next 3Y7.18%
Revenue Next 5Y6.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-52.29%
EBIT growth 3Y-40.47%
EBIT growth 5Y-16.6%
EBIT Next Year94.78%
EBIT Next 3Y46.92%
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 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 7 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) is 31.98 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.41.


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%.