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Lsb Industries Inc(LXU)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for LXU
09/24/2026: LXU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
LSB Industries is a U.S.-based manufacturer of nitrogen-based fertilizers and industrial chemicals that operates as a mid-cap, cyclically sensitive stock. The company has a stable position in the U.S. heartland, benefiting from lower-cost production and strong logistical advantages. Its primary growth opportunity lies in potential expansions into clean-energy-related chemical production, such as blue ammonia. However, the company faces significant risks from volatile natural gas costs, cyclical agricultural demand, and the high capital requirements of its production facilities. The stock is best suited for value or cyclical-focused investors willing to manage commodity price volatility; it does not pay a dividend and requires monitoring of crop and energy markets.
How to Read the Upturn Advisory
The Upturn Star Rating and the current BUY, SELL, or PASS advisory are generated by Upturn’s AI advisory engine based on proprietary signal analysis, price behavior, advisory history, and historical signal performance.
Company fundamentals, valuation, risks, and news provide supporting context about the business.
Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | The company offers potential for cyclical growth tied to commodity prices but lacks the consistent tech-driven scaling of growth stocks. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | Strong fit during periods of rising nitrogen and fertilizer prices. |
| Value investor | Strong fit | Often trades at valuation levels that reflect the cyclical nature of the business, potentially offering value when commodities are bottoming. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a regular dividend, making it unsuitable for income-focused portfolios. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | The extreme cyclicality of commodity and energy prices makes this stock subject to high volatility. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | The stock is highly sensitive to fluctuations in global natural gas and nitrogen commodity prices. |
| Valuation risk | Medium | Valuations can be misleading due to cyclical earnings peaks and troughs. |
| Competition risk (commodity price competition) | High | Large-scale competitors can drive market pricing down, impacting LSB's margins. |
| Business quality | Medium | The business model is solid but dependent on external commodity pricing cycles. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | Investors should not expect income generation from this holding. |
| Execution risk | Medium | Operational reliability of large chemical production facilities is essential for maintaining margins. |
Price Behavior
Steady Uptrend
The stock demonstrates consistent and steady upward price momentum.
Choppy
The stock has experienced frequent reversals and pronounced short-term price swings.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -19.91% | Avg. Invested days 26 | Today’s Advisory WEAK BUY |
Upturn Advisory Rating  | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 09/24/2026 |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 739.41M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 20.96 | 1Y Target Price 13 |
Price to earnings Ratio 20.96 | 1Y Target Price 13 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 770.1K shares | Beta 0.31 | 52 Weeks Range 7.71 - 17.22 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 7.71 - 17.22 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.49 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Chemicals | Production of UAN, ammonia, and other fertilizers for the domestic U.S. agricultural market. | Revenue fluctuates with farm income and fertilizer demand cycles. |
| Industrial Chemicals | Supply of high-purity ammonia and nitric acid for various industrial sectors. | Provides a secondary stream of income often less correlated with crop cycles. |
Analyzing Revenue: Products, Geography and Growth
Revenue by Products
Product revenue - Year on Year
Revenue by Geography
Geography revenue - Year on Year
Valuation
Trailing PE 20.96 | Forward PE 13.48 | Enterprise Value 1.00B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 |
Enterprise Value 1.00B | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.12 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.55 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 6.68 | Shares Outstanding 72.00M | Shares Floating 59.05M |
Shares Outstanding 72.00M | Shares Floating 59.05M | ||
Percent Insiders 18.86 | Percent Institutions 70.71 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Lsb Industries Inc
Exchange NYSE | Headquarters 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 513 | Website https://www.lsbindustries.com |
Full time employees 513 | Website https://www.lsbindustries.com | ||
LSB Industries, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells chemical products in the United States. The company offers ammonia 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. It 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.
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