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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
06/27/2025: LPX (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
10 Analysts rated it
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, frequently surpass the market, reflecting reliable and trustworthy advice.
Year Target Price $104
Year Target Price $104
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 0 | Under performing |
| 3 | Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -7.52% | Avg. Invested days 47 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 06/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.10B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.36 | 1Y Target Price 103.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.36 | 1Y Target Price 103.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.88 | 52 Weeks Range 78.34 - 122.16 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 78.34 - 122.16 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.28% | Basic EPS (TTM) 5.71 |
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 13.7% | Operating Margin (TTM) 16.99% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 12.68% | Return on Equity (TTM) 24.36% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.36 | Forward PE 19.01 | Enterprise Value 6226663030 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.08 |
Enterprise Value 6226663030 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.08 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.12 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 9.48 | Shares Outstanding 69589104 | Shares Floating 62813241 |
Shares Outstanding 69589104 | Shares Floating 62813241 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.69 | Percent Institutions 85.61 |
Analyst Ratings
Rating 3.4 | Target Price 104 | Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 |
Buy 1 | Strong Buy 3 | ||
Hold 3 | Sell 3 | Strong Sell - | |
Strong Sell - |
Upturn AI SWOT
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) was founded in 1973, spun off from Georgia-Pacific. It quickly became a leading manufacturer of building materials, innovating with oriented strand board (OSB) and other engineered wood products. It has evolved from a timber company to a building solutions company.
Core Business Areas
- Siding: Manufactures and markets a range of siding products, including engineered wood siding, composite siding, and trim, for residential and commercial construction.
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB): Produces OSB panels for flooring, roofing, and wall sheathing in residential and commercial construction. LP is a major producer of OSB in North America.
- Engineered Wood Products (EWP): Offers a variety of EWP such as laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and laminated strand lumber (LSL) used for structural applications like headers and beams.
- Solutions: SmartSide, LP TechShield, LP Legacy, and LP FlameBlock offer innovative building solutions for construction and repairs
Leadership and Structure
Brad Southern serves as the Chief Executive Officer. The company has a typical corporate structure with functional departments such as finance, operations, sales, and marketing, reporting to the CEO.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- SmartSide Siding: An engineered wood siding product known for its durability and ease of installation. LP is a major player in the siding market; market share data varies, but they are a leading brand. Competitors include James Hardie (fiber cement), CertainTeed (vinyl siding), and Boise Cascade (wood products).
- OSB (Oriented Strand Board): OSB panels used for sheathing, flooring, and roofing. LP is one of the largest OSB producers in North America. Competitors include West Fraser Timber, Resolute Forest Products, and Tolko Industries.
- LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing: OSB sheathing with a radiant barrier that reduces attic temperatures and energy costs. Competitors include Huber Engineered Woods (AdvanTech).
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The building materials industry is cyclical, influenced by housing starts, renovation activity, and economic growth. It's currently experiencing volatility due to inflation, interest rate hikes, and supply chain disruptions.
Positioning
LPX is positioned as an innovator in engineered wood products, focusing on value-added products like SmartSide and TechShield. Their competitive advantage lies in their efficient manufacturing processes and strong brand reputation.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The North American TAM for building products is estimated to be in the hundreds of billions of dollars. LPX captures a portion of this TAM through its various product lines, focusing on gaining market share in key segments like siding and OSB.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition (SmartSide)
- Innovative product development
- Efficient manufacturing operations
- Diversified product portfolio
- Well-established distribution network
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical housing market
- Dependence on raw material prices (wood)
- Limited international presence compared to some competitors
- Vulnerable to economic downturns
Opportunities
- Growing demand for sustainable building materials
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased focus on value-added products
- Acquisitions of smaller players in the industry
- Growing repair and remodel market
Threats
- Fluctuations in lumber prices
- Increased competition from alternative building materials
- Economic downturns affecting housing market
- Changes in building codes and regulations
- Supply chain disruptions
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WFG (West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd.)
- BC (Boise Cascade Company)
- NTR (Nutrien Ltd.)
Competitive Landscape
LPX competes on product innovation, brand reputation, and efficient manufacturing. They need to continue innovating to maintain their competitive edge against larger players like West Fraser and Boise Cascade.
Major Acquisitions
Sociu00e9tu00e9 des Matu00e9riaux de Construction (SMC)
- Year: 2023
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 93
- Strategic Rationale: LP acquired SMC in Quebec to expand its ExpertFinish prefinished siding business and capacity, supporting growth in the siding market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: LPX's historical growth has been tied to the housing market cycles and their ability to innovate and gain market share with new products.
Future Projections: Future projections would need to be based on analyst estimates, but generally are based on housing market growth and increased market share within their product lines.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include capacity expansions in their siding business, investments in new technologies, and acquisitions of complementary businesses. Focus on smartside and innovation
Summary
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation shows strength in its brand and innovation within the engineered wood products market, particularly with its SmartSide siding. However, its performance is heavily reliant on the cyclical housing market. Managing raw material costs and successfully navigating competition will be crucial for future growth and success.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company website
- SEC filings
- Industry reports
- Analyst estimates
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share and financial data are estimates and subject to change.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Nashville, TN, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 1982-01-04 | Chairman & CEO Mr. William Bradley Southern | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Building Products & Equipment | Full time employees 4300 | Website https://www.lpcorp.com |
Full time employees 4300 | Website https://www.lpcorp.com | ||
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides building solutions for applications in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and outdoor structure markets. It operates through three segments: Siding, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), and LP South America (LPSA). The Siding segment consists of a portfolio of engineered wood siding, trim, soffit, and fascia products, including LP SmartSide trim and siding, LP SmartSide ExpertFinish trim and siding, LP BuilderSeries lap siding, and LP outdoor building solutions. The OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products, including the value-added OSB product portfolio comprising LP Structural Solutions, which includes LP TechShield radiant barriers, LP WeatherLogic air and water barriers, LP Legacy premium sub-floorings, LP NovaCore thermal insulated sheathing, LP FlameBlock fire-rated sheathing, and LP TopNotch 350 durable sub-flooring. The LPSA segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel and siding solutions. This segment distributes and sells a variety of companion products for the region's transition to wood frame construction. The company sells its products primarily to retailers, wholesalers, home building, and industrial businesses in North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation was incorporated in 1972 and is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
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