Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
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Daily timeframeLouisiana-Pacific Corporation, together with its subsidiaries, provides building solutions for applications in new home construction, repair and remodeling, and outdoor structure markets in the. With a market capitalization of $5.34B, it sits in mid-cap territory. It operates through Siding and Oriented Strand Board (OSB) segments.
Market Cap
$5.34B
Beta
1.59
P/E (TTM)
65.28
P/E (Fwd)
19.87
EPS (TTM)
$1.17
EPS (Fwd)
$3.84
ROE
4.8%
ROA
4.3%
Cash
$164.0M
Total Debt
$378.0M
Free CF
-$66.0M
52W Change
-14.4%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
The company holds $164.0M in cash, though total debt stands at $378.0M. This level of leverage is common in the industry but worth monitoring as interest rate conditions evolve. Free cash flow is running at -$66.0M, which bears watching. Negative free cash flow can be acceptable during heavy investment periods but needs to improve over time. Return on equity stands at 4.8%, which is modest for the sector. ROE measures how effectively a company uses shareholder capital to generate profits. ROA of 4.3% is on the lower side, which is common in asset-heavy industries. Revenue has pulled back from $3.85B (2022) to $2.71B (2025), a 30% decline worth watching.
A beta of 1.59 means LPX is more volatile than average. Investors should be prepared for wider price swings relative to broader indices. The company is burning cash at the operating level, which is not unusual for growth-phase companies but adds risk if it persists. At over 50x earnings, LPX carries valuation risk — any slowdown in growth expectations could lead to meaningful price adjustments. No single metric tells the full story. Reviewing LPX's risk profile alongside its fundamentals and technical indicators provides a more complete picture.