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. The company carries a $4.69B market cap, placing it firmly in the mid-cap category. It operates through Siding and Oriented Strand Board (OSB) segments.
Market Cap
$4.69B
Beta
1.59
P/E (TTM)
87.12
P/E (Fwd)
22.14
EPS (TTM)
$0.77
EPS (Fwd)
$3.03
ROE
3.1%
ROA
2.7%
Cash
$228.0M
Total Debt
$377.0M
Free CF
-$96.0M
52W Change
-28.5%
Annual Financials
Cash vs Debt
Where LPX stands vs its 150-day and 200-day moving averages
As of the August 19, 2026 close, LPX finished 7.59% below its 150-day moving average ($77.08) and 8.74% below its 200-day moving average ($78.05). This snapshot is end-of-day data shown with a five-trading-day delay on the free plan; Premium members see readings from the latest close.
Is LPX overbought or oversold?
At the August 19, 2026 close, LPX's RSI(14) was 45.1, in neutral territory (between 30 and 70). The MACD histogram was negative, so short-term momentum leaned bearish at that close. These readings are historical, refresh daily after market close, and are not investment advice.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation carries $377.0M in total debt against $228.0M in cash reserves — debt is roughly 1.7x the cash position. Managing this leverage effectively will be important for long-term financial stability. The company is burning cash, with free cash flow at -$96.0M. This typically occurs when a company is investing aggressively in growth, but sustained cash burn can strain the balance sheet. ROE of 3.1% points to modest capital efficiency, indicating how much profit the company produces per dollar of shareholder equity. ROA of 2.7% 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.
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's elevated beta suggests the stock experiences more pronounced price movements than the overall market, which increases both upside potential and downside risk. 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. Understanding these risk dimensions helps frame what to watch going forward as conditions evolve for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation and its sector.