Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1996–2025) · Basic Materials · Paper, Lumber & Forest Products
EV/EBITDA
↑
12.80
↑+39% vs avg
5yr avg: 9.21
30Y Low2.8·High74.7
P/FCF
↑
55.64
↓-32% vs avg
5yr avg: 82.17
30Y Low4.5·High62.1
P/B Ratio
↓
2.93
↓-28% vs avg
5yr avg: 4.07
30Y Low0.1·High6.2
ROE
↓
8.6%
↑-82% vs avg
5yr avg: 47.7%
30Y Low-38%·High111%
Debt/EBITDA
↑
0.99
↑+65% vs avg
5yr avg: 0.60
30Y Low0.2·High32.8
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
LPX Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation trades at 34.9x earnings, 82% above its 5-year average of 19.1x, sitting at the 88th percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Basic Materials sector median P/E of 22.9x, the stock trades at a premium of 52%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 55.6x P/FCF, 32% below the 5-year average of 82.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $5.1B | $5.7B | $7.4B | $5.1B | $4.6B | $7.7B | $4.2B | $3.6B | $3.2B | $3.8B | $2.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $5.2B | $5.8B | $7.4B | $5.3B | $4.6B | $7.7B | $4.0B | $3.9B | $2.7B | $3.3B | $2.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 34.85 | 38.83 | 17.58 | 28.68 | 4.97 | 5.58 | 8.33 | — | 8.14 | 9.87 | 18.38 |
| P/S Ratio | 1.87 | 2.09 | 2.50 | 1.98 | 1.20 | 1.96 | 1.74 | 1.58 | 1.13 | 1.40 | 1.23 |
| P/B Ratio | 2.93 | 3.27 | 4.40 | 3.28 | 3.22 | 6.20 | 3.35 | 3.65 | 1.89 | 2.39 | 2.30 |
| P/FCF | 55.64 | 62.12 | 17.42 | 318.74 | 6.33 | 6.24 | 7.15 | — | 10.83 | 11.79 | 12.65 |
| P/OCF | 13.25 | 14.80 | 12.15 | 16.14 | 4.04 | 5.17 | 6.32 | 22.95 | 6.29 | 8.09 | 8.04 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
LPX EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's enterprise value stands at 12.8x EBITDA, 39% above its 5-year average of 9.2x. The Basic Materials sector median is 11.4x, placing the stock at a 12% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 2.13 | 2.51 | 2.04 | 1.20 | 1.97 | 1.67 | 1.67 | 0.95 | 1.20 | 1.11 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.80 | 14.26 | 11.29 | 12.95 | 3.37 | 4.18 | 5.56 | 37.48 | 4.15 | 5.07 | 7.79 |
| EV / EBIT | 19.97 | 27.57 | 13.84 | 20.14 | 3.78 | 4.43 | 6.22 | — | 4.98 | 6.20 | 12.60 |
| EV / FCF | — | 63.32 | 17.52 | 328.49 | 6.36 | 6.27 | 6.90 | — | 9.05 | 10.09 | 11.35 |
LPX Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation earns an operating margin of 9.6%, roughly in line with the Basic Materials sector average. Operating margins have compressed from 11.1% to 9.6% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 8.6% is modest. ROIC of 10.9% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 21.8% | 21.8% | 28.3% | 23.0% | 38.9% | 50.1% | 34.7% | 13.1% | 26.3% | 31.2% | 22.8% |
| Operating Margin | 9.6% | 9.6% | 18.0% | 11.1% | 32.4% | 44.3% | 25.6% | -0.9% | 18.6% | 19.1% | 9.1% |
| Net Profit Margin | 5.4% | 5.4% | 14.3% | 6.9% | 28.2% | 35.2% | 20.8% | -0.2% | 14.0% | 14.3% | 6.7% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 8.6% | 8.6% | 26.0% | 11.9% | 81.3% | 110.9% | 44.5% | -0.4% | 23.9% | 27.8% | 13.5% |
| ROA | 5.6% | 5.6% | 16.8% | 7.4% | 47.8% | 64.3% | 25.5% | -0.2% | 15.9% | 17.4% | 7.1% |
| ROIC | 10.9% | 10.9% | 23.2% | 13.6% | 68.5% | 109.5% | 39.9% | -1.3% | 35.4% | 39.9% | 13.6% |
| ROCE | 11.3% | 11.3% | 24.0% | 13.8% | 65.1% | 95.7% | 36.8% | -1.1% | 24.0% | 26.3% | 10.6% |
LPX Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.0x, which is very conservative (62% below the sector average of 2.6x). Net debt stands at $109M ($401M total debt minus $292M cash). Interest coverage of 14.9x signals virtually no risk of debt distress — earnings comfortably cover interest obligations.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.23 | 0.24 | 0.28 | 0.32 | 0.31 | 0.39 | 0.21 | 0.23 | 0.32 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 0.99 | 0.99 | 0.58 | 0.93 | 0.29 | 0.21 | 0.54 | 3.81 | 0.54 | 0.58 | 1.19 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 0.06 | 0.02 | 0.10 | 0.02 | 0.03 | -0.12 | 0.21 | -0.31 | -0.34 | -0.24 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 0.27 | 0.27 | 0.06 | 0.38 | 0.02 | 0.02 | -0.20 | 2.05 | -0.81 | -0.85 | -0.89 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 1.20 | 0.09 | 9.75 | 0.04 | 0.03 | -0.25 | — | -1.78 | -1.70 | -1.30 |
| Interest Coverage | 14.93 | 14.93 | 38.14 | 18.64 | 111.82 | 124.50 | 34.00 | -0.35 | 34.11 | 27.44 | 6.10 |
LPX Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's current ratio of 2.78x is well above the 1.0 safety threshold, indicating strong short-term liquidity with ample room to cover current liabilities. The quick ratio of 1.54x is notably lower than the current ratio, indicating a significant portion of current assets is tied up in inventory. The current ratio has declined from 2.84x to 2.78x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.78 | 2.78 | 2.74 | 2.84 | 2.49 | 2.47 | 3.37 | 2.20 | 4.26 | 5.03 | 4.44 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.54 | 1.54 | 1.59 | 1.46 | 1.51 | 1.70 | 2.49 | 1.26 | 3.36 | 4.07 | 3.42 |
| Cash Ratio | 1.00 | 1.00 | 1.09 | 0.81 | 1.08 | 0.99 | 1.81 | 0.64 | 2.91 | 3.44 | 2.88 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.03 | 1.14 | 1.06 | 1.64 | 1.78 | 1.15 | 1.26 | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.10 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.84 | 5.84 | 5.89 | 5.26 | 7.01 | 7.05 | 6.05 | 7.57 | 7.63 | 7.26 | 7.35 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 17.12 | 16.38 | 21.92 | 12.12 | 15.76 | 28.00 | 25.91 | 16.47 | 19.02 | 17.70 |
LPX Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation returns 2.7% to shareholders annually — split between a 1.5% dividend yield and 1.2% buyback yield. A payout ratio of 53.4% is moderate and appears sustainable, balancing shareholder returns with reinvestment capacity. The earnings yield of 2.9% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.5% | 1.4% | 1.0% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.6% | 1.8% | 2.3% | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 53.4% | 53.4% | 17.6% | 38.8% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 13.0% | — | 18.9% | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 2.9% | 2.6% | 5.7% | 3.5% | 20.1% | 17.9% | 12.0% | — | 12.3% | 10.1% | 5.4% |
| FCF Yield | 1.8% | 1.6% | 5.7% | 0.3% | 15.8% | 16.0% | 14.0% | — | 9.2% | 8.5% | 7.9% |
| Buyback Yield | 1.2% | 1.1% | 2.9% | 0.0% | 19.5% | 16.9% | 4.8% | 17.5% | 6.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.7% | 2.5% | 3.9% | 1.4% | 21.0% | 17.8% | 6.4% | 19.3% | 8.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $70M | $71M | $72M | $78M | $98M | $112M | $123M | $144M | $146M | $145M |
Peer Comparison
Compare LPX with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 LPXYou | $5B | 34.9 | 12.8 | 55.6 | 21.8% | 9.6% | 8.6% | 10.9% | 1.0 |
 WFG | $5B | -5.1 | 69.1 | — | -0.6% | -8.7% | -17.5% | -6.8% | 4.7 |
 UFPI | $5B | 16.9 | 7.7 | 17.3 | 16.8% | 5.8% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 0.4 |
 BXC | $461M | 2122.5 | 10.3 | 14.0 | 15.3% | 1.1% | 0.0% | 2.9% | 9.3 |
 WY | $17B | 53.4 | 23.0 | 197.0 | 7.5% | 6.7% | 3.4% | 2.4% | 5.7 |
 PCH | $3B | 149.0 | 140.5 | 47.9 | 11.0% | 3.1% | 1.0% | 0.8% | 35.3 |
 RYN | $3B | 48.2 | 17.6 | 15.9 | 32.5% | 17.2% | 23.2% | 2.4% | 5.4 |
 TREX | $4B | 22.4 | 13.9 | 31.6 | 39.2% | 22.0% | 20.2% | 16.4% | 0.7 |
 AWI | $7B | 23.5 | 17.3 | 28.8 | 40.6% | 26.6% | 37.2% | 24.9% | 1.2 |
 DHI | $43B | 12.9 | 10.2 | 13.2 | 23.7% | 12.9% | 14.2% | 12.1% | 1.3 |
 LEN | $20B | 11.3 | 7.6 | 693.2 | 17.7% | 8.0% | 8.2% | 7.9% | 2.2 |
| Basic Materials Median | — | 22.9 | 11.4 | 27.5 | 31.7% | 9.8% | 1.0% | 4.4% | 2.6 |
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying LPX stock.
What is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's P/E ratio?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's current P/E ratio is 34.9x. The historical average is 18.6x. This places it at the 88th percentile of its historical range.
What is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's EV/EBITDA?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's current EV/EBITDA is 12.8x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 13.3x.
What is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's ROE?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's return on equity (ROE) is 8.6%. The historical average is 11.1%.
Is LPX stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is trading at a P/E of 34.9x. This is at the 88th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's dividend yield?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's current dividend yield is 1.54% with a payout ratio of 53.4%.
What are Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's profit margins?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation has 21.8% gross margin and 9.6% operating margin.
How much debt does Louisiana-Pacific Corporation have?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.0x, indicating low leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.