LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LPX - US5463471053 - Common Stock
76.61 USD
-0.61 (-0.79%)
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. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LPX a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LPX is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LPX was profitable.
In the past year LPX had a positive cash flow from operations.
LPX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LPX had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 11.18%, LPX belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LPX (17.05%) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LPX has a better Return On Invested Capital (13.03%) than 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 5.72%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (13.03%) 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 | 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
LPX has a Profit Margin of 10.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: LPX outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPX has declined.
The Operating Margin of LPX (14.65%) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
LPX's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LPX has a better Gross Margin (25.30%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LPX is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LPX has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LPX has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LPX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 6.28 indicates that LPX is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LPX has a Altman-Z score of 6.28. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPX outperforms 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.25, LPX belongs to the top 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LPX (0.20) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.28 |
ROIC/WACC1.54
WACC8.45%
2.3 Liquidity
LPX has a Current Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that LPX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LPX has a better Current ratio (2.84) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
LPX has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that LPX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.67, LPX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.67 |
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%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 73.82% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
Looking at the last year, LPX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 13.95% in the last year.
LPX shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.95% yearly.
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
Based on estimates for the next years, LPX will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.22% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.11% on average over the next years.
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 20.99, the valuation of LPX can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LPX is valued a bit cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LPX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.83.
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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 31.86.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LPX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LPX is more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LPX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.19 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
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 -2.93% in the coming years.
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 1.45%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.64, LPX has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LPX's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.40.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
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
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 (11/7/2025, 9:30:01 AM)
76.61
-0.61 (-0.79%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryPaper & Forest Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.65%
Inst Owner Change-0.43%
Ins Owners1.45%
Ins Owner Change0.45%
Market Cap5.34B
Revenue(TTM)2.94B
Net Income(TTM)297.00M
Analysts72
Price Target111.38 (45.39%)
Short Float %5.87%
Short Ratio4.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.45% |
Yearly Dividend1.04
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.78%
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)-6.91%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-59.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.3%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.32%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.65%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-8.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.25%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.99 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.83 | ||
| P/S | 1.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.19 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.34 | ||
| P/B | 3.06 | ||
| P/tB | 3.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.7 |
EPS(TTM)3.65
EY4.76%
EPS(NY)4.55
Fwd EY5.94%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY5.21%
OCF(TTM)7.41
OCFY9.67%
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 | 6.28 |
F-Score5
WACC8.45%
ROIC/WACC1.54
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.
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LOUISIANA-PACIFIC CORP (LPX) has a profitability rating of 8 / 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 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 25.59%.