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Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)

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08/28/2025: LXU (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.

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Not Recommended Performance

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5 Analysts rated it

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1 Year Target Price $10.05

1 Year Target Price $10.05

Analysts Price Target For last 52 week
$10.05 Target price
52w Low $4.88
Current$8.42
52w High $9.68

Analysis of Past Performance

Type Stock
Historic Profit -45.86%
Avg. Invested days 24
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Key Highlights

Company Size Small-Cap Stock
Market Capitalization 594.91M USD
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.05
Price to earnings Ratio -
1Y Target Price 10.05
Volume (30-day avg) 5
Beta 1.27
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 9.68
Updated Date 08/28/2025
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 9.68
Updated Date 08/28/2025
Dividends yield (FY) -
Basic EPS (TTM) -0.46

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 2025-07-29
When Before Market
Estimate 0.1712
Actual 0.1098

Profitability

Profit Margin -6.16%
Operating Margin (TTM) 8.59%

Management Effectiveness

Return on Assets (TTM) -0.26%
Return on Equity (TTM) -6.51%

Valuation

Trailing PE -
Forward PE 21.32
Enterprise Value 953095108
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1
Enterprise Value 953095108
Price to Sales(TTM) 1.1
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.77
Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.51
Shares Outstanding 71936000
Shares Floating 53377986
Shares Outstanding 71936000
Shares Floating 53377986
Percent Insiders 26.04
Percent Institutions 56.64

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Lsb Industries Inc

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Company Overview

overview logo History and Background

LSB Industries Inc. was founded in 1968. Initially focused on real estate development, it transitioned to chemical manufacturing, particularly nitrogen-based products. Through acquisitions and expansions, it has become a significant player in the agricultural, industrial, and mining sectors.

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  • Agricultural: Manufactures and sells nitrogen-based fertilizers, primarily anhydrous ammonia, urea ammonium nitrate (UAN) solutions, and ammonium sulfate, used by farmers to enhance crop yields.
  • Industrial: Produces and sells ammonia, nitric acid, and sulfuric acid for various industrial applications, including nylon production, water treatment, and emissions control.
  • Mining: Supplies ammonium nitrate and other products used in explosives for mining operations. This segment supports coal, copper, and other mining activities.

leadership logo Leadership and Structure

Mark Behrman serves as the President and CEO. The company is structured with functional departments overseeing manufacturing, sales, finance, and other key areas, reporting to the executive leadership team and the board of directors.

Top Products and Market Share

overview logo Key Offerings

  • Anhydrous Ammonia: A nitrogen fertilizer used directly in agriculture. Market share data is not readily available, but LSB Industries is a key producer. Competitors include CF Industries, Nutrien, and Yara International.
  • Urea Ammonium Nitrate (UAN) Solutions: Liquid fertilizer used in agriculture. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include CF Industries, Nutrien, and Koch Fertilizer.
  • Ammonium Nitrate: Used in mining explosives and as a fertilizer. Market share data is not readily available. Competitors include Dyno Nobel, Austin Powder, and Yara International.

Market Dynamics

industry overview logo Industry Overview

The nitrogen fertilizer industry is influenced by factors such as crop prices, weather conditions, natural gas prices (as a feedstock), and government regulations. Demand is driven by agricultural production needs, while supply is affected by production capacity and import/export dynamics.

Positioning

LSB Industries occupies a mid-tier position, focusing on operational efficiency and strategic investments in its production facilities. Its competitive advantages include its location in key agricultural regions and its ability to serve both agricultural and industrial markets.

Total Addressable Market (TAM)

The global nitrogen fertilizer market is estimated to be worth hundreds of billions of dollars. LSB Industries, with revenues in the hundreds of millions, has a small percentage of the TAM. The exact TAM fluctuates yearly.

Upturn SWOT Analysis

Strengths

  • Strategic plant locations in key agricultural regions
  • Diversified product portfolio serving agricultural, industrial, and mining markets
  • Focus on operational improvements and cost efficiencies
  • Established customer relationships

Weaknesses

  • Sensitivity to natural gas price fluctuations
  • Reliance on commodity markets
  • Smaller scale compared to major industry players
  • Susceptibility to environmental regulations

Opportunities

  • Increasing global demand for fertilizers
  • Potential for expansion into new geographic markets
  • Adoption of precision agriculture technologies
  • Growth in industrial applications of nitrogen-based products

Threats

  • Fluctuations in commodity prices
  • Increased competition from larger producers
  • Stricter environmental regulations
  • Geopolitical risks affecting trade and supply chains

Competitors and Market Share

competitor logo Key Competitors

  • CF (CF)
  • NTR (Nutrien)
  • YARA (Yara International, OTCPK: YARIY)

Competitive Landscape

LSB Industries faces competition from larger, more established players. It focuses on operational efficiency and serving niche markets to compete effectively. Its competitive advantage lies in its strategic plant locations and diversified product offerings.

Major Acquisitions

El Dorado Nitrogen, LLC

  • Year: 2016
  • Acquisition Price (USD millions): 280
  • Strategic Rationale: Expanded LSB's nitrogen fertilizer production capacity and market reach.

Growth Trajectory and Initiatives

Historical Growth: LSB Industries' growth has been driven by strategic acquisitions, capacity expansions, and operational improvements. Past performance data is needed to quantify specific growth rates.

Future Projections: Future growth is projected to be driven by increasing demand for nitrogen-based products, facility upgrades, and potential market share gains. Analyst estimates would provide specific growth forecasts.

Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investments in plant upgrades, expansions of production capacity, and cost-saving measures.

Summary

LSB Industries is a mid-sized nitrogen-based chemical manufacturer serving diverse sectors. The company's strategic locations and diversified product portfolio are working well for them, yet they remain vulnerable to commodity price volatility and the increased competition from larger producers. Investments in operational efficiencies are improving financial performance. However, they should continue to expand their market reach and protect from the commodity sector's price flux. Overall, LSB Industries shows solid, stable standing with the initiatives they continue to put in place.

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Sources and Disclaimers

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  • Company filings, Investor presentations, Industry reports, Analyst estimates

Disclaimers:

The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Market share data is estimated and may vary. Investment decisions should be made based on independent research and consultation with a financial advisor.

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About Lsb Industries Inc

Exchange NYSE
Headquaters Oklahoma City, OK, United States
IPO Launch date 1969-01-02
President, CEO & Chairman of the Board Mr. Mark T. Behrman
Sector Basic Materials
Industry Chemicals
Full time employees 583
Full time employees 583

LSB Industries, Inc. engages in the manufacture, marketing, and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company offers ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate, and urea ammonia nitrate for agricultural applications. It also provides high purity and commercial grade ammonia, high purity ammonium nitrate, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, industrial grade ammonium nitrate, and ammonium nitrate for industrial applications. In addition, the company aqua ammonia, and low-density and high-density ammonium nitrate. Its products are used for various end markets, including semiconductor, nylon, polyurethane, intermediates, ammonium nitrate, metals processing, DoD contractors-armaments, chemical feedstock, emissions, abatement, water treatments, refrigerants, bromine, pulp and paper, water treatment, metals processing, food refrigeration, dry ice, enhanced oil recovery, liquid fertilizer for corn and other crops, pastures and key nitrogen components in nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, as well as explosives for mining, quarries, and other blasting activities. The company sells its products to farmers, ranchers, fertilizer dealers, and distributors primarily in the ranch land and grain production markets, as well as industrial users of acids and explosive manufacturers. LSB Industries, Inc. was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.