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Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: LXU (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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
5 Analysts rated it
Limited analyst coverage, niche firm, research info may be scarce.
1 Year Target Price $10.05
1 Year Target Price $10.05
| 3 | Strong Buy |
| 1 | Buy |
| 1 | Hold |
| 0 | Sell |
| 0 | Strong Sell |
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -50.57% | Avg. Invested days 23 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  2.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 596.35M 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 0.7 | 52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 9.43 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 4.88 - 9.43 | Updated Date 10/19/2025 | ||
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 - | When - | Estimate - | Actual - |
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 23.53 | Enterprise Value 933672376 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.11 |
Enterprise Value 933672376 | Price to Sales(TTM) 1.11 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 1.73 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 13.23 | Shares Outstanding 71936047 | Shares Floating 53411076 |
Shares Outstanding 71936047 | Shares Floating 53411076 | ||
Percent Insiders 26 | Percent Institutions 60.07 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Lsb Industries Inc
Company Overview
History and Background
LSB Industries Inc. was founded in 1968. Initially involved in real estate, it transitioned to chemical manufacturing, focusing on nitrogen-based products. It has grown through acquisitions and expansions, adapting to market demands and evolving into a diversified chemical company.
Core Business Areas
- Agricultural Products: Production and sale of ammonia, urea, and other nitrogen-based fertilizers for the agricultural sector. Serves farmers and agricultural retailers.
- Industrial Products: Manufactures and markets ammonia, nitric acid, and other products for industrial applications. Serves customers in the chemical, mining, and other industrial sectors.
- Mining Products: Produces ammonium nitrate for the mining industry. This product is used as an explosive in mining operations.
Leadership and Structure
Mark Behrman is the President and CEO. The organizational structure includes functional departments such as operations, finance, sales & marketing, and legal, all reporting to the CEO.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- Ammonia: Ammonia is used in fertilizers, industrial processes, and as a refrigerant. LSB's market share is estimated to be around 5% in North America. Competitors include CF Industries (CF), Nutrien (NTR), and Koch Industries.
- Market Share (%): 5
- Market Share (%): 2
- Urea: Urea is a nitrogen-based fertilizer widely used in agriculture. LSB's market share is smaller, estimated around 2%. Competitors include CF Industries (CF), Nutrien (NTR), and Yara International.
- Ammonium Nitrate: Ammonium nitrate is used primarily in the mining industry as an explosive. LSB's market share estimated around 7%. Key competitors include Dyno Nobel and Austin Powder.
- Market Share (%): 7
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The nitrogen fertilizer industry is cyclical and influenced by commodity prices, weather patterns, and agricultural demand. Demand for industrial nitrogen products depends on the health of the broader industrial sector.
Positioning
LSB Industries Inc. occupies a niche position, focusing on regional markets and specific customer segments. It aims to be a reliable supplier with a focus on operational efficiency.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The global nitrogen fertilizer market is estimated at around $80 billion. LSB is positioned to capture a fraction of this TAM, primarily in North America, with potential to expand geographically through strategic partnerships and expansions.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strategic plant locations
- Operational improvements
- Focus on regional markets
- Strong relationships with key customers
Weaknesses
- Smaller scale compared to major competitors
- Exposure to volatile commodity prices
- Dependence on natural gas prices
- High debt levels
Opportunities
- Increasing agricultural demand
- Expanding into new geographic markets
- Developing new nitrogen-based products
- Acquisitions to expand product offerings
Threats
- Cyclical nature of the industry
- Rising natural gas prices
- Environmental regulations
- Competition from larger players
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- CF (CF)
- NTR (NTR)
- Yara (YARA.OL)
Competitive Landscape
LSB competes with larger, more diversified companies. Its advantage lies in its regional focus and operational improvements, but it faces challenges due to its smaller scale.
Major Acquisitions
El Dorado Nitrogen, L.P.
- Year: 2018
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 280
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded LSB's production capacity and geographic reach in the fertilizer market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: LSB's growth has been achieved through a combination of organic expansions and acquisitions, influenced by commodity price cycles.
Future Projections: Analysts' projections vary, depending on fertilizer prices and industrial demand. Expect single-digit revenue growth in a moderate scenario. Numerical projections are not available.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include operational efficiency improvements and strategic investments in plant upgrades.
Summary
LSB Industries is a niche player in the nitrogen-based chemical industry. It focuses on regional markets and operational efficiency, which is working well. However, its smaller scale and exposure to commodity price volatility remain challenges. The company needs to be careful on how its debts are managed with interest rates changing constantly.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
Disclaimers:
This analysis is based on available information and estimates. Market conditions and company performance may change. This is not financial advice.
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 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 | Website https://www.lsbindustries.com |
Full time employees 583 | Website https://www.lsbindustries.com | ||
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.
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