Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) — Stock Score Summary

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) has a MoatMap StockRank of 29/100 based on Quality (55/100), Value (30/100), and Momentum (30/100) factor scores. The current signal is SELL. Louisiana-Pacific is a leading producer of engineered wood siding and OSB. While it is a well-run business, it is highly cyclical and tied to US housing starts, lacking a structural, un-copyable moat.

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) is a leading manufacturer of high-performance building products, primarily focusing on oriented strand board (OSB), engineered wood siding, and other structural panels. The company's competitive advantage stems from its large-scale, cost-efficient manufacturing base and strong brand recognition for its SmartSide siding and other differentiated products. LPX holds a significant market share in critical segments of the North American residential construction industry.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$70.33
Market Cap$5.3B
P/E (TTM)60.93
P/E (Forward)18.55
Price/Book2.88
Return on Equity4.8%
Return on Invested Capital9.0%
Debt/Equity21.85
Gross Margin19.8%
Operating Margin6.6%
Revenue Growth-20.7%
Dividend Yield1.7%
Free Cash Flow$-66M

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation operates in the Building Products & Equipment industry, part of the Industrials sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation’s (LPX) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) is 29/100, with a Sell signal. It is a composite of Quality (55), Value (30), and Momentum (30) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Louisiana-Pacific Corporation have an economic moat?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) has a Quality factor score of 55/100. The Quality factor combines ROIC, Piotroski F-Score, and leverage — the financial fingerprints of a durable competitive advantage. A Quality score above 70 typically indicates a company with the characteristics of a moated business.
Is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) is Sell, based on a StockRank of 29/100. Signals are derived mechanically from the StockRank composite and should be one input among many — combine with your own thesis on management, competitive position, and valuation.
What sector is Louisiana-Pacific Corporation in?
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically the Building Products & Equipment industry (United States).
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