Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) — Stock Score Summary

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) has a MoatMap StockRank of 38/100 based on Quality (52/100), Value (51/100), and Momentum (22/100) factor scores. The current signal is HOLD. Lamb Weston is a leading producer of frozen potato products. While it has historically been a solid business, recent operational missteps, ERP implementation issues, and loss of market share indicate a temporary break in its quality thesis.

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a leading global producer and marketer of value-added frozen potato products, primarily supplying foodservice operators and retailers worldwide. The company's competitive moat is built on its extensive processing capabilities, strong brand presence, and deep customer relationships, particularly with major restaurant chains. Lamb Weston benefits from significant economies of scale and geographic reach in a consolidated global market.

Key Financial Metrics

Price$42.49
Market Cap$6.0B
P/E (TTM)19.89
P/E (Forward)14.12
Price/Book3.22
Return on Equity17.4%
Return on Invested Capital11.2%
Debt/Equity220.06
Gross Margin20.7%
Operating Margin10.9%
Revenue Growth2.9%
Dividend Yield3.6%
Free Cash Flow$597M

Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. operates in the Packaged Foods industry, part of the Consumer Defensive sector (United States).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.’s (LW) StockRank?
MoatMap’s StockRank for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) is 38/100, with a Hold signal. It is a composite of Quality (52), Value (51), and Momentum (22) factor ranks across MoatMap’s 19,000+ stock universe.
Does Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. have an economic moat?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) has a Quality factor score of 52/100. 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 Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. a buy, hold, or sell?
MoatMap’s current signal for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) is Hold, based on a StockRank of 38/100. 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 Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. in?
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, specifically the Packaged Foods industry (United States).
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