LW
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc
NYSE: LW · CONSUMER DEFENSIVE · PACKAGED FOODS
$40.34
-0.59% today
Updated 2026-06-05
Market cap
$6.27B
P/E ratio
21.31
P/S ratio
0.96x
EPS (TTM)
$2.13
Dividend yield
3.30%
52W range
$37 – $66
Volume
1.9M
WallStSmart proprietary scores
53
out of 100
Grade: C
Hold
Investment rating
4.7
Growth
C4.0
Quality
C6.0
Profitability
B6.7
Valuation
B3/9
Piotroski F-Score
Weak
2.0
Altman Z-Score
Grey zone
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Industry rank
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Price targets
Analyst target
$46.50
+15.27%
12-Month target
$41.28
+2.33%
Intrinsic (DCF)
$69.62
Margin of safety
+27.84%
2 Strong Buy2 Buy8 Hold0 Sell0 Strong Sell
Price chart
Stock snapshot
Strengths
+ 27.84% below intrinsic value
Risks
- Piotroski 3/9 — weak financial health
- Thin margins at 4.61%
- Negative free cash flow $-36.30M
- Debt/equity 2.19x — high leverage
Key financials
Revenue Net Income Free Cash Flow
| Metric | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $4.10B | $5.35B | $6.47B | $6.45B | $6.52B |
| Net income | $200.90M | $1.01B | $725.50M | $357.20M | $54.00M |
| EPS | — | — | — | — | $2.13 |
| Free cash flow | $406.00M | $128.00M | $-131.30M | $230.10M | $-36.30M |
| Profit margin | 4.90% | 18.86% | 11.22% | 5.54% | 4.61% |
Peer comparison
Smart narrative
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc trades at $40.34. representing a P/E of 21.31x trailing earnings. Our Smart Value Score of 53/100 indicates the stock is fair. The company scores 3/9 on the Piotroski F-Score. With an Altman Z-Score of 1.98, it sits in the grey zone. TTM revenue stands at $6.52B. with profit margins at 4.61%. Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $69.62.
Frequently asked questions
What is Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's stock price?
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW) trades at $40.34, on a P/E of 21.3x and a P/S of 1.0x. Those multiples show what the market is paying for each dollar of earnings and sales, which is the real starting point for judging whether the price is reasonable.
Is Lamb Weston Holdings Inc overvalued?
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc carries a Smart Value Score of 53/100 (Grade C), which we rate Hold. That score blends growth, quality, and valuation into one read. Our DCF puts intrinsic value at $69.62 versus the $40.34 price, a 27.8% margin of safety on a cash flow basis.
What is the price target of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)?
The 12-month analyst consensus target is $46.50, about 15.3% above the current $40.34. A consensus target is the average of Wall Street's 12-month forecasts, so it works as a sentiment gauge rather than a guarantee, and it resets with every earnings cycle.
What is the intrinsic value of Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW)?
Our DCF model estimates intrinsic value at $69.62, a +27.8% margin of safety versus today's $40.34. Intrinsic value is what the projected cash flows are worth today. A positive reading means the price sits below that estimate, leaving a cushion if growth holds.
What is Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's revenue?
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's trailing twelve-month revenue is $6.52B. Revenue scale anchors the valuation multiples and shows whether growth is reaching the top line, so it is best read alongside margin and growth trends to see if that revenue is getting more profitable over time.
Altman Z-Score?
Lamb Weston Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score is 1.98, which places it in the grey zone. The Altman Z-Score gauges bankruptcy risk from profitability, leverage, and asset efficiency, and a higher reading points to lower financial distress risk.
Company info
SectorCONSUMER DEFENSIVE
IndustryPACKAGED FOODS
CountryUSA
ExchangeNYSE
CurrencyUSD
Quick metrics
P/S ratio0.96x
ROE16.44%
Beta0.46
50D MA$42.89
200D MA$50.10
Shares out0.14B
Float0.14B
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Avg volume1.9M
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