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Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
09/17/2025: LPX (1-star) is a SELL. SELL since 1 days. Simulated Profits (-2.10%). Updated daily EoD!
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
Moderately tracked stock, growing coverage, gaining market and investor attention.
1 Year Target Price $102.4
1 Year Target Price $102.4
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 3 | Hold |
| 3 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -9.45% | Avg. Invested days 45 | Today’s Advisory SELL |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Mid-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 6.54B USD | Price to earnings Ratio 22.1 | 1Y Target Price 102.4 |
Price to earnings Ratio 22.1 | 1Y Target Price 102.4 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 10 | Beta 1.84 | 52 Weeks Range 78.37 - 121.82 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 78.37 - 121.82 | Updated Date 09/17/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 1.14% | Basic EPS (TTM) 4.25 |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Earnings Date
Report Date - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
Profitability
Profit Margin 10.35% | Operating Margin (TTM) 13.25% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 10.05% | Return on Equity (TTM) 17.53% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 22.1 | Forward PE 18.87 | Enterprise Value 6586375466 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.27 |
Enterprise Value 6586375466 | Price to Sales(TTM) 2.27 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 2.29 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 12.36 | Shares Outstanding 69641000 | Shares Floating 62798040 |
Shares Outstanding 69641000 | Shares Floating 62798040 | ||
Percent Insiders 9.7 | Percent Institutions 87.7 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
Company Overview
History and Background
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LP) was founded in 1972, spun off from Georgia-Pacific. It initially focused on lumber production but evolved to specialize in engineered wood building products. Key milestones include expanding into oriented strand board (OSB) and specialty building products.
Core Business Areas
- Engineered Wood Products (EWP): Focuses on manufacturing and selling laminated veneer lumber (LVL) and other engineered wood products.
- Oriented Strand Board (OSB): Produces OSB panels used in a variety of construction applications, including sub-flooring, wall sheathing, and roofing.
- Siding: Manufactures and sells various siding products, including LP SmartSide Trim & Siding, made from engineered wood.
- South America: Focuses on manufacturing and selling lumber in South America.
Leadership and Structure
Brad Southern is the current CEO and Chairman. LP has a traditional corporate structure with executive leadership overseeing various business units and functional departments.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- LP SmartSide Trim & Siding: Engineered wood siding product designed for durability and aesthetic appeal. Competitors include James Hardie (fiber cement), CertainTeed (vinyl siding), and Weyerhaeuser (wood siding). Market share data is not publicly and readily available, requiring specialized industry reports.
- LP SolidStart LSL: LP SolidStart LSL are stronger, stiffer and more uniform than traditional lumber, enabling designers to make the most of available space, enhance structural integrity and optimize material usage. Market share data is not publicly and readily available, requiring specialized industry reports.
- LP TechShield Radiant Barrier Sheathing: OSB sheathing with a radiant barrier that reduces attic temperatures and energy costs. Competitors include Huber Engineered Woods (AdvanTech) and Weyerhaeuser. Market share data is not publicly and readily available, requiring specialized industry reports.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The building products industry is cyclical, influenced by housing starts, remodeling activity, and economic conditions. Demand is currently impacted by interest rates and housing affordability.
Positioning
LP is a leading manufacturer of engineered wood building products, differentiating itself through innovation in siding and OSB technologies. Competitive advantages include brand recognition, distribution network, and product performance.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global wood products market is estimated at several hundred billion USD. LP is positioned to capture a portion of this TAM through its product offerings and market presence.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand recognition in engineered wood products
- Extensive distribution network
- Product innovation (e.g., SmartSide)
- Efficient manufacturing operations
- Focus on sustainability
Weaknesses
- Vulnerability to cyclical housing market
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Reliance on North American market
- Potential environmental liabilities
- Capital expenditures on operations
Opportunities
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Development of new product applications
- Increased demand for sustainable building materials
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Growing repair and remodel market
Threats
- Economic downturns and housing market declines
- Increased competition from alternative building materials
- Rising raw material costs
- Changes in building codes and regulations
- Disruptions in supply chain
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WY
- NTR
- GFF
Competitive Landscape
LP's advantages include its SmartSide siding and strong brand. Disadvantages include reliance on the cyclical housing market and competition from larger, more diversified players like Weyerhaeuser.
Major Acquisitions
Sociu00e9tu00e9 des Matu00e9riaux de Maniwaki (SMM)
- Year: 2021
- Acquisition Price (USD millions):
- Strategic Rationale: LP acquired SMM to increase its production capacity of SmartSide siding
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth trends would be updated once I have access to real time data.
Future Projections: Future growth projections would be updated once I have access to real time data.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives would be updated once I have access to real time data.
Summary
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) is a leading manufacturer of engineered wood building products with a strong brand and innovative products like SmartSide. Its performance is tied to the cyclical housing market, which is a key risk. Despite this, LP is strategically positioned for long-term growth through product development and expanding into new markets. LP faces competition from larger, more diversified players and needs to manage raw material costs effectively. The company should capitalize on the increasing demand for sustainable building materials.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- LP Investor Relations
- SEC Filings
- Industry Reports (Third Party)
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and general market conditions. It is not financial advice. Market conditions are 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.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
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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