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LPX Louisiana-Pacific PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The P/E ratio for Louisiana-Pacific stock stands at 26.17 as of Jul 25, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.66 and the stock price of $95.78 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same as the last 4 quarters average.

LPX PE ratio history

How has LPX's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last nine years, the average PE ratio of Louisiana-Pacific has been 41.77. The current 26.17 price-to-earnings ratio is 37% less than the historical average. In the past nine years, LPX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2020 quarter at 429.5, with a price of $17.18 and an EPS of $0.04. The Jun 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 3.14, with a price of $52.41 and an EPS of $16.68.

Average
41.77
Median
10.42
Minimum
3.14
Maximum
429.5

Louisiana-Pacific PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 574.82% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -46.54% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 28.68 574.82%
2022 4.25 -23.01%
2021 5.52 -33.49%
2020 8.3 N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 8.05 -17.27%
2017 9.73 -46.54%
2016 18.2 N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

LPX average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of LPX for the past years

The current PE ratio of LPX is above its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
12.14
5-year avg
43.62
10-year avg
41.77
15-year avg
51.92

LPX PE vs peers

What is LPX's PE ratio compared to its peers

LPX's PE ratio is above its peer stocks UFPI and BCC.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
KOP Koppers Holdings Inc 10.84 $843.77M
BCC BOISE CASCADE Co 11.38 $5.57B
UFPI Ufp Industries Inc 15.79 $7.96B
LPX Louisiana-Pacific Corp 26.67 $7B

Frequently asked questions

What is Louisiana-Pacific's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for LPX stock as of Jul 25, 2024, stands at 26.17.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Louisiana-Pacific (LPX)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for LPX stock is 12.14.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Louisiana-Pacific (LPX)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for LPX stock is 43.62.

What is the highest PE ratio for LPX?

In the last nine years, the Mar 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 429.5.

How does the current PE ratio for LPX compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of LPX is 37% lower than the 9-year historical average.

How is LPX's PE ratio calculated (Louisiana-Pacific PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Louisiana-Pacific's stock price is $95.78. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $3.66. Therefore, Louisiana-Pacific's price to earnings ratio for today is 26.17. PE RATIO(26.17) = STOCK PRICE($95.78) / TTM EPS($3.66)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.