LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LZB • US5053361078
38.34 USD
+0.87 (+2.32%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
38.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:22:26 PM
Overall LZB gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LZB against 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LZB is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LZB has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LZB was profitable.
- In the past year LZB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LZB has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LZB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LZB's Return On Assets of 4.62% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LZB outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.70%, LZB is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LZB has a Return On Invested Capital (6.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LZB is in line with the industry average of 9.16%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.72% |
ROA(3y)6.55%
ROA(5y)6.68%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)14.05%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LZB (4.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LZB has remained more or less at the same level.
- LZB has a Operating Margin (6.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LZB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LZB has a Gross Margin of 43.79%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LZB outperforms 81.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LZB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.29% | ||
| GM | 43.79% |
OM growth 3Y-5.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.81%
PM growth 3Y-9.48%
PM growth 5Y0.77%
GM growth 3Y4.16%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LZB is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LZB has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- LZB has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- LZB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.03 indicates that LZB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LZB has a Altman-Z score of 3.03. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LZB outperforms 48.33% of its industry peers.
- LZB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.94 indicates that LZB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.94, LZB is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.41 indicates that LZB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LZB's Quick ratio of 1.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LZB outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LZB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -5.76%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LZB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.39% on average per year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.78% in the past year.
- Measured over the past years, LZB shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.36% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.76%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.28%
3.2 Future
- LZB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.05% yearly.
- LZB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.15% yearly.
EPS Next Y-8.77%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
EPS Next 5Y6.05%
Revenue Next Year1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
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 stable.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 13.79, the valuation of LZB can be described as correct.
- LZB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.19. LZB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.72 indicates a correct valuation of LZB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LZB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LZB is cheaper than 78.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 28.06, LZB is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.72 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LZB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LZB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LZB is cheaper than 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.16
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LZB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.58%.
- LZB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.16. LZB pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LZB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LZB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.12%!
- LZB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LZB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.12%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- LZB pays out 40.20% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of LZB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.2%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Inst Owners101.77%
Inst Owner Change-4.49%
Ins Owners2.6%
Ins Owner Change1.94%
Market Cap1.58B
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)90.42M
Analysts80
Price Target43.35 (13.07%)
Short Float %4.98%
Short Ratio3.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.12%
DP40.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(2)15.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)15.87%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.48%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.4%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.72 | ||
| P/S | 0.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.7 | ||
| P/B | 1.52 | ||
| P/tB | 2.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.53 |
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY7.25%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY7.86%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY7.9%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY12.98%
SpS51.09
BVpS25.2
TBVpS19.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.16
Graham Number39.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROCE | 9.34% | ||
| ROIC | 6.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.99% | ||
| OM | 6.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.29% | ||
| GM | 43.79% | ||
| FCFM | 5.93% |
ROA(3y)6.55%
ROA(5y)6.68%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)14.05%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
ROICexc(3y)11.28%
ROICexc(5y)12.34%
ROICexgc(3y)14.64%
ROICexgc(5y)16.2%
ROCE(3y)11.95%
ROCE(5y)12.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.28%
OM growth 3Y-5.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.81%
PM growth 3Y-9.48%
PM growth 5Y0.77%
GM growth 3Y4.16%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 138.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.03 |
F-Score8
WACC9.38%
ROIC/WACC0.72
Cap/Depr(3y)146.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)149.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)96.43%
Profit Quality(5y)109.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.76%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-8.77%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
EPS Next 5Y6.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.28%
Revenue Next Year1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.89%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year23.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.02%
EBIT Next 5Y13.21%
FCF growth 1Y-29.1%
FCF growth 3Y261.09%
FCF growth 5Y-0.9%
OCF growth 1Y-11.14%
OCF growth 3Y33.34%
OCF growth 5Y2.66%
LA-Z-BOY INC / LZB FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LA-Z-BOY INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LZB.
What is the valuation status of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) is 13.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.52.
How sustainable is the dividend of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
The dividend rating of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.2%.