Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio 21.7x · EV/EBITDA 17.0x · ROE 16.3%. (2014–2026 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $6.2B | $6.0B | $7.2B | $13.0B | $15.9B | $9.9B | $12.1B | $8.8B | $8.7B | $9.4B | $6.8B |
| Enterprise Value | $10.1B | $9.9B | $11.3B | $16.8B | $19.1B | $12.1B | $14.1B | $11.0B | $11.0B | $11.7B | $9.2B |
| P/E Ratio → | 21.65 | 20.76 | 20.22 | 17.91 | 15.75 | 49.27 | 38.19 | 24.12 | 18.63 | 22.61 | 20.91 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.94 | 0.91 | 1.12 | 2.01 | 2.97 | 2.42 | 3.31 | 2.33 | 2.32 | 2.74 | 2.15 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.43 | 3.29 | 4.15 | 7.27 | 11.26 | 27.52 | 25.25 | 36.81 | — | — | — |
| P/FCF | 9.72 | 9.43 | 31.36 | — | 147.56 | 77.20 | 29.92 | 21.74 | 25.17 | 53.73 | 42.66 |
| P/OCF | 5.96 | 5.78 | 8.31 | 16.27 | 20.86 | 23.70 | 21.95 | 15.39 | 12.82 | 19.47 | 15.22 |
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Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 1.49 | 1.75 | 2.59 | 3.57 | 2.96 | 3.85 | 2.91 | 2.94 | 3.42 | 2.90 |
| EV / EBITDA | 17.03 | 16.72 | 10.53 | 12.22 | 17.27 | 19.08 | 21.50 | 14.93 | 13.29 | 16.17 | 14.62 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.03 | 16.72 | 16.61 | 15.37 | 14.21 | 28.00 | 29.81 | 19.82 | 16.52 | 20.17 | 17.70 |
| EV / FCF | — | 15.52 | 49.11 | — | 177.14 | 94.51 | 34.81 | 27.17 | 31.85 | 67.09 | 57.50 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 20.6% | 20.6% | 21.7% | 27.3% | 26.8% | 20.3% | 22.7% | 23.6% | 26.7% | 25.7% | 24.6% |
| Operating Margin | 8.9% | 8.9% | 10.3% | 16.5% | 16.5% | 10.8% | 12.9% | 14.7% | 17.8% | 16.9% | 16.4% |
| Net Profit Margin | 4.4% | 4.4% | 5.5% | 11.2% | 18.9% | 4.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% | 12.7% | 12.2% | 10.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 16.3% | 16.3% | 20.3% | 45.4% | 113.9% | 47.8% | 88.2% | 310.9% | — | — | 86.8% |
| ROA | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 10.4% | 18.9% | 4.8% | 7.2% | 9.5% | 16.5% | 15.9% | 14.1% |
| ROIC | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.8% | 15.7% | 18.4% | 13.2% | 14.5% | 17.6% | 23.3% | 23.4% | 24.1% |
| ROCE | 10.0% | 10.0% | 11.4% | 19.5% | 20.5% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 18.2% | 28.3% | 27.9% | 28.2% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 2.16 | 2.16 | 2.39 | 2.15 | 2.47 | 7.63 | 5.76 | 14.87 | — | — | — |
| Debt / EBITDA | 6.67 | 6.67 | 3.87 | 2.81 | 3.16 | 4.32 | 4.21 | 4.83 | 2.80 | 3.30 | 3.86 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 2.12 | 2.35 | 2.12 | 2.26 | 6.17 | 4.13 | 9.19 | — | — | — |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 6.56 | 6.56 | 3.81 | 2.76 | 2.88 | 3.50 | 3.02 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 3.22 | 3.77 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 6.08 | 17.75 | — | 29.58 | 17.32 | 4.89 | 5.43 | 6.68 | 13.36 | 14.85 |
| Interest Coverage | 3.27 | 3.27 | 3.78 | 8.04 | 12.30 | 2.69 | 4.00 | 5.16 | 6.24 | 5.33 | 8.47 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.42 | 1.42 | 1.38 | 1.29 | 1.56 | 2.37 | 2.88 | 2.25 | 1.74 | 1.79 | 1.55 |
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.59 | 0.88 | 1.55 | 2.05 | 1.77 | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.60 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.05 | 0.04 | 0.22 | 0.75 | 1.27 | 1.33 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.90 | 0.87 | 0.88 | 0.82 | 0.99 | 0.87 | 0.81 | 1.23 | 1.24 | 1.27 |
| Inventory Turnover | 5.42 | 5.42 | 4.88 | 4.13 | 4.20 | 5.69 | 5.53 | 5.95 | 5.52 | 4.63 | 4.55 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 43.01 | 44.22 | 41.97 | 49.40 | 39.83 | 36.48 | 32.93 | 33.05 | 24.08 | 21.34 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% | 1.3% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 1.2% | 12.5% |
| Payout Ratio | 71.6% | 71.6% | 57.9% | 24.0% | 14.5% | 68.9% | 42.6% | 33.2% | 23.7% | 26.4% | 260.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 4.6% | 4.8% | 4.9% | 5.6% | 6.3% | 2.0% | 2.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 4.8% |
| FCF Yield | 10.3% | 10.6% | 3.2% | — | 0.7% | 1.3% | 3.3% | 4.6% | 4.0% | 1.9% | 2.3% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.1% | 1.7% | 0.3% | 1.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 5.3% | 5.5% | 6.9% | 3.1% | 1.2% | 3.0% | 1.4% | 1.7% | 1.7% | 1.2% | 12.5% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $139M | $143M | $146M | $145M | $146M | $147M | $147M | $147M | $147M | $147M |
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Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 21.7x. The historical average is 24.8x. This places it at the 60th percentile of its historical range.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 17.0x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 15.6x.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 16.3%. The historical average is 71.9%.
Based on historical data, Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is trading at a P/E of 21.7x. This is at the 60th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 3.31% with a payout ratio of 71.6%.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. has 20.6% gross margin and 8.9% operating margin.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 6.7x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.
Key Metrics
Top Statement Risk
High leverage and ERP disruption
Metrics are mathematically derived from official filings.
Margin Compression Persists Despite Volume Rebound
Gross margin fell from 27.8% in 2025Q3 to 20.4% in 2026Q4, a 740 basis point decline, according to quarterly filings, reflecting input cost inflation and ERP-related inefficiencies that continue to pressure profitability.
The sequential improvement in operating margin from 8.1% in 2026Q3 to 9.5% in 2026Q4 suggests some stabilization, but the level remains far below the 16.4% peak in 2025Q3. This indicates that while volume is recovering, the cost structure has not fully normalized, likely due to lingering ERP disruptions and elevated input costs. Investors should monitor whether gross margin can recover toward the mid-20s as the ERP transition matures and potato contract prices reset.
Return on Capital Stuck at Cyclical Lows
ROIC has hovered between 1.7% and 3.2% over the past ten quarters, with the latest at 2.2%, as per financial statements, indicating that the company is not generating returns above its cost of capital.
The low ROIC is a direct consequence of compressed margins and a heavy asset base, with PP&E of $3.8B representing over half of total assets. Even with the recent earnings beat, ROIC remains well below the levels seen in 2024, suggesting that the capital employed in the business is not yet earning an adequate return. This may imply that the ERP disruption and input cost inflation have temporarily impaired the company's ability to generate value from its invested capital.
Working Capital Cycle Lengthens on Inventory Buildup
Cash conversion cycle extended to 72 days in 2026Q4 from 67 days in 2026Q1, driven by higher inventory days, as reported in quarterly data, indicating that ERP issues may still be affecting inventory management.
Inventory days on hand rose from 67 to 72 over the past year, while days payable outstanding remained relatively stable around 42 days. This suggests that the company is holding more inventory, possibly due to ERP-related visibility issues or a deliberate build to meet demand. The lengthening CCC ties up cash and may pressure liquidity, especially given the high leverage and thin cash balance of $68.2M.
Leverage Remains Elevated with Thin Coverage
Debt-to-equity stands at 2.16x with interest coverage of only 3.55x in 2026Q4, according to balance sheet data, indicating that the company has limited cushion against further earnings deterioration.
While D/E has improved slightly from the 2.39x peak in 2025Q4, it remains high relative to peers like Nomad Foods (0.92x) and Conagra (1.14x). Interest coverage of 3.55x is thin, and the D/EBITDA ratio of 14.95x is elevated, suggesting that debt service consumes a significant portion of operating income. The recent earnings beat provides some relief, but the absence of forward guidance and ongoing ERP risks warrant caution regarding the sustainability of this coverage.
Liquidity Buffer Thin Despite Current Ratio Improvement
Current ratio improved to 1.42 in 2026Q4, but quick ratio of 0.74 and cash of only $68.2M, as per quarterly data, leave a thin buffer against operational shocks.
The current ratio is above 1, but the quick ratio below 1 indicates that the company relies heavily on inventory to meet short-term obligations. With inventory days rising and cash minimal, a sudden demand drop or input cost spike could strain liquidity. The high leverage further limits access to additional borrowing, making the balance sheet vulnerable to stress.
P/E Misleads on Cyclical Earnings
The trailing P/E of 25.26 appears expensive, but forward P/E of 18.94 suggests the market expects earnings recovery, as per valuation data, obscuring the cyclicality of potato processing.
The P/E ratio is often misapplied to Lamb Weston because earnings are highly cyclical and currently depressed due to ERP disruption and input cost inflation. A more appropriate metric is EV/EBITDA, which at 18.78 trailing but 9.23 forward, better captures the company's operating performance and capital structure. Investors should focus on normalized EBITDA and cash flow metrics rather than P/E, which can be distorted by non-recurring items and the equity method investment in the European JV.