LPX Louisiana-Pacific PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Louisiana-Pacific stock stands at 15.88 as of Oct 29, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $6.17 and the stock price of $98 per share. A decrease of 32% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 23.5 of the past four quarters.
LPX PE ratio history
Over the last nine years, the average PE ratio of Louisiana-Pacific has been 40.89. The current 15.88 price-to-earnings ratio is 61% 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.
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
The current PE ratio of LPX is above its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
LPX PE vs peers
LPX's PE ratio is above its peer stocks UFPI and BCC.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KOP Koppers Holdings Inc | 9.12 | $708.94M |
| BCC BOISE CASCADE Co | 11.78 | $5.3B |
| LPX Louisiana-Pacific Corp | 16.11 | $6.98B |
| UFPI Ufp Industries Inc | 16.14 | $7.68B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Louisiana-Pacific's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for LPX stock as of Oct 29, 2024, stands at 15.88.
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 12.96.
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 41.63.
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 61% 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 (Oct 29, 2024), Louisiana-Pacific's stock price is $98. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $6.17. Therefore, Louisiana-Pacific's price to earnings ratio for today is 15.88. PE RATIO(15.88) = STOCK PRICE($98) / TTM EPS($6.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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