Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation stock (LPX) is currently trading at $72.64. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation PE ratio is 33.62. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.80. Analyst consensus price target for LPX is $101.50. WallStSmart rates LPX as Sell.
- LPX PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LPX PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LPX intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LPX stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LPX fair value vs current price
- LPX insider transactions and insider buying
- Is LPX undervalued or overvalued?
- Louisiana-Pacific Corporation financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LPX Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LPX analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LPX Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
LPX trades 586% above its Graham fair value of $14.14, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Mixed signals suggest waiting for clearer direction before acting.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) Key Strengths (3)
93.95% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Paying $1.80 for every $1 of annual revenue
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) Areas to Watch (7)
Revenue declining -16.60%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -90.00%, profits shrinking
Near-zero operating margins, business under pressure
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Low profitability relative to shareholder equity
Thin profit margins with limited profitability
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 40/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a D grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 8.3/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 2.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Institutional Own., Price/Sales, Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (1.80) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Revenue Growth, EPS Growth, Operating Margin. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (3.68), Price/Book (2.82) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -16.60%, EPS Growth at -90.00%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 8.58%, Operating Margin at 1.24%, Profit Margin at 5.39%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Revenue Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 8.58% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -16.60% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Revenue Growth and EPS Growth are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) · INDUSTRIALS › BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
The Big Picture
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation operates as a stable business with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. Revenue reached 2.7B with 17% decline year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 5.4%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 858.0% means the company generates strong returns on shareholder equity. Above 20% is considered top-tier.
Debt-to-equity ratio of 0.23 indicates a conservative balance sheet with 292M in cash.
Revenue contracted 17% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
Free cash flow is -8M, meaning the company is burning cash. This may be acceptable for high-growth companies investing heavily.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Louisiana-Pacific Corporation push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.75, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Louisiana-Pacific Corporation.
Bottom Line
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation offers stability with moderate growth and solid fundamentals. The valuation may present an opportunity for patient investors, though limited growth means returns will likely come from dividends and modest capital appreciation rather than explosive gains.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(62 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
BRUCE, LIZANNE M Director | Sell | -1,300 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
GRASBERGER, F NICHOLAS III Director | Buy | +20,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SOUTHERN, WILLIAM BRADLEY Director, Chief Executive Officer | Sell | -7,080 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SICHLING, CRAIG M SVP, Chief Commercial Officer | Sell | -27 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 6:44:12 AM
About Louisiana-Pacific Corporation(LPX)
NYSE
INDUSTRIALS
BUILDING PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
USA
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, manufactures and markets construction products primarily for use in the construction, repair and remodeling of new homes and outdoor structures markets. The company is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.