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18.96 (1y: +100%)
Market Cap 2.77 B P/E(ttm) 27.50
Enterprise Value 3.1 B P/B 2.60
LPX- NYSE (USA)
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.
  • Currently 1/5
Business Predictability Rank: 1-Star
Back Testing Results:
Average gain of all 1-Star stocks: 1.1% per year.
% of Stocks that are in still loss if held for 10yrs: 45%.
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GuruFocus Financial Strength Rank measures how strong a companyย’s financial situation is. It is based on these factors

1. The debt burden that the company has as measured by its Interest coverage (current year).
2. Debt to revenue ratio. The lower, the better
3. Altman Z-score.

A company ranks high with financial strength is likely to withstand any business slowdowns and recessions.

Financial Strength : 6/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Cash to Debt 0.636
LPX's Cash to Debt is ranked higher than
66% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 0.50 vs. LPX: 0.636 )
LPX' s 10-Year Cash to Debt Range
Min: 0.03   Max: 1.65
Current: 0.64
0.03
1.65
Equity to Asset 0.443
LPX's Equity to Asset is ranked higher than
53% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 0.41 vs. LPX: 0.443 )
LPX' s 10-Year Equity to Asset Range
Min: 0.25   Max: 0.56
Current: 0.44
0.25
0.56
Interest Coverage 3.1
LPX's Interest Coverage is ranked lower than
58% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 23.30 vs. LPX: 3.1 )
LPX' s 10-Year Interest Coverage Range
Min: 1   Max: No Debt
Current: 3.1
F-Score: 8
Z-Score: 2.94
M-Score: -2.33
GuruFocus Profitability Rank ranks how profitable a company is and how likely the companyย’s business will stay that way. It is based on these factors:

1. Operating Margin
2. Trend of the Operating Margin (5-year average). The company with an uptrend profit margin has a higher rank.
ย•ย•3. Consistency of the profitability
4. Piotroski F-Score
5. Predictability Rankย•

The maximum rank is 10. A rank of 7 or higher means a higher profitability and may stay that way. A rank of 3 or lower indicates that the company has had trouble to make a profit.

Profitability Rank is not directly related to the Financial Strength Rank. But if a company is consistently profitable, its financial strength will be stronger.

Profitability & Growth : 7/10

vs
industry		 vs
history
Operating margin (%) 6.30
LPX's Operating margin (%) is ranked higher than
77% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 3.10 vs. LPX: 6.30 )
LPX' s 10-Year Operating margin (%) Range
Min: -46.8   Max: 26.4
Current: 6.3
-46.8
26.4
Net-margin (%) 1.7
LPX's Net-margin (%) is ranked higher than
76% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 2.10 vs. LPX: 1.7 )
LPX' s 10-Year Net-margin (%) Range
Min: -42.1   Max: 17.5
Current: 1.7
-42.1
17.5
ROE (%) 2.8
LPX's ROE (%) is ranked higher than
83% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 4.40 vs. LPX: 2.8 )
LPX' s 10-Year ROE (%) Range
Min: -49   Max: 23.8
Current: 2.8
-49
23.8
ROA (%) 1.2
LPX's ROA (%) is ranked higher than
77% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.60 vs. LPX: 1.2 )
LPX' s 10-Year ROA (%) Range
Min: -26.4   Max: 12.7
Current: 1.2
-26.4
12.7
ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) 10.30
LPX's ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) is ranked higher than
78% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 6.40 vs. LPX: 10.30 )
LPX' s 10-Year ROC (Joel Greenblatt) (%) Range
Min: -46.7   Max: 71.1
Current: 10.3
-46.7
71.1
Revenue Growth (%) 5.5
LPX's Revenue Growth (%) is ranked higher than
65% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: -1.40 vs. LPX: 5.5 )
LPX' s 10-Year Revenue Growth (%) Range
Min: -17.7   Max: 6.3
Current: 5.5
-17.7
6.3
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LPX Guru Trades in Q2 2012

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Tom Gayner Sold Out
Charles Brandes 12,725 sh (-26.97%)
Chuck Royce 1,099,900 sh (-43.23%)
Donald Smith 567,685 sh (-61.39%)
Jeremy Grantham 498,200 sh (-67.06%)
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LPX Guru Trades in Q4 2012

Daniel Loeb 3,000,000 sh (New)
Jim Simons 1,150,300 sh (New)
Mario Gabelli 952,500 sh (unchged)
Charles Brandes 12,725 sh (unchged)
Donald Smith Sold Out
Paul Tudor Jones Sold Out
Bruce Kovner Sold Out
Chuck Royce 689,600 sh (-37.3%)
Steven Cohen 61,950 sh (-55.26%)
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Q1 2013

LPX Guru Trades in Q1 2013

Paul Tudor Jones 15,800 sh (New)
Jim Simons 2,566,200 sh (+123.09%)
Steven Cohen 130,531 sh (+110.7%)
Charles Brandes 12,725 sh (unchged)
Mario Gabelli 951,500 sh (-0.1%)
Chuck Royce 488,100 sh (-29.22%)
Daniel Loeb 1,800,000 sh (-40%)
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Latest Guru Trades with LPX

GuruDate Trades Impact to Portfolio Price Range * (?) Current Price Change from Average Current Shares
Daniel Loeb 2013-03-31 Reduce -40%0.44%$19.32 - $22.18 $ 18.96-10%1800000
Daniel Loeb 2012-12-31 New Buy1.1%$12.79 - $18.91 $ 18.9617%3000000
Donald Smith 2012-12-31 Sold Out 0.21%$12.79 - $18.91 $ 18.9617%0
Donald Smith 2012-09-30 Reduce -61.39%0.29%$10.32 - $14.89 $ 18.9655%567685
Tom Gayner 2012-09-30 Sold Out 0.06%$10.32 - $14.89 $ 18.9655%0
Charles Brandes 2012-09-30 Reduce -26.97%$10.32 - $14.89 $ 18.9655%12725
Donald Smith 2012-06-30 Reduce -70.05%0.91%$7.89 - $10.83 $ 18.96105%1470145
John Keeley 2012-06-30 Sold Out 0.04%$7.89 - $10.83 $ 18.96105%0
Charles Brandes 2012-06-30 New Buy$7.89 - $10.83 $ 18.96105%17425
Donald Smith 2012-03-31 Reduce -38.29%0.77%$7.68 - $10.12 $ 18.96131%4908149
Mario Gabelli 2012-03-31 New Buy0.06%$7.68 - $10.12 $ 18.96131%816500
John Keeley 2012-03-31 New Buy0.04%$7.68 - $10.12 $ 18.96131%189000
Tom Gayner 2011-12-31 Add 87.72%0.02%$4.63 - $8.21 $ 18.96178%107000
Donald Smith 2011-09-30 Add 48.83%0.46%$5.17 - $8.5 $ 18.96177%7577615
Tom Gayner 2011-09-30 New Buy0.02%$5.17 - $8.5 $ 18.96177%57000
Donald Smith 2010-12-31 Reduce -21.99%0.46%$7.47 - $9.97 $ 18.96123%5126113
George Soros 2010-09-30 Sold Out $6.55 - $8.3 $ 18.96160%0
Donald Smith 2010-06-30 Add 43.7%0.54%$6.64 - $12.86 $ 18.96103%6883412
Charles Brandes 2010-06-30 Sold Out 0.01%$6.64 - $12.86 $ 18.96103%0
George Soros 2010-06-30 New Buy$6.64 - $12.86 $ 18.96103%10300
George Soros 2010-03-31 Sold Out $6.95 - $8.68 $ 18.96146%0
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Ratios

vs
industry		 vs
history
P/E(ttm) 27.50
LPX's P/E(ttm) is ranked lower than
63% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 17.33 vs. LPX: 27.50 )
LPX' s 10-Year P/E(ttm) Range
Min: 3.95   Max: 1049
Current: 27.5
3.95
1049
P/B 2.60
LPX's P/B is ranked lower than
72% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.20 vs. LPX: 2.60 )
LPX' s 10-Year P/B Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 3.37
Current: 2.6
0.11
3.37
P/S 1.50
LPX's P/S is ranked lower than
83% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 0.48 vs. LPX: 1.50 )
LPX' s 10-Year P/S Range
Min: 0.11   Max: 1.83
Current: 1.5
0.11
1.83
PFCF 18.50
LPX's PFCF is ranked lower than
80% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 11.85 vs. LPX: 18.50 )
LPX' s 10-Year PFCF Range
Min: 3.18   Max: 161.55
Current: 18.5
3.18
161.55
EV-to-EBIT 14.3
LPX's EV-to-EBIT is ranked higher than
59% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 14.30 vs. LPX: 14.3 )
LPX' s 10-Year EV-to-EBIT Range
Min: 2.1   Max: 84.4
Current: 14.3
2.1
84.4
Shiller P/E 35.4
LPX's Shiller P/E is ranked higher than
91% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 10.66 vs. LPX: 35.4 )
LPX' s 10-Year Shiller P/E Range
Min: 1.18   Max: 980
Current: 35.4
1.18
980

Valuation & Return

vs
industry		 vs
history
Price/Net Current Asset Value 11.4
LPX's Price/Net Current Asset Value is ranked higher than
86% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 4.70 vs. LPX: 11.4 )
LPX' s 10-Year Price/Net Current Asset Value Range
Min: 0.8   Max: 12.1
Current: 11.4
0.8
12.1
Price/Tangible Book 2.6
LPX's Price/Tangible Book is ranked higher than
76% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.70 vs. LPX: 2.6 )
LPX' s 10-Year Price/Tangible Book Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 2.7
Current: 2.6
0.1
2.7
Price/DCF (Projected) 7.4
LPX's Price/DCF (Projected) is ranked lower than
76% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.10 vs. LPX: 7.4 )
LPX' s 10-Year Price/DCF (Projected) Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 52.2
Current: 7.4
0.1
52.2
Price/Median PS Value 1.9
LPX's Price/Median PS Value is ranked higher than
85% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.00 vs. LPX: 1.9 )
LPX' s 10-Year Price/Median PS Value Range
Min: 0.1   Max: 2.1
Current: 1.9
0.1
2.1
Price/Graham Number 3.1
LPX's Price/Graham Number is ranked higher than
80% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.30 vs. LPX: 3.1 )
LPX' s 10-Year Price/Graham Number Range
Min: 0.7   Max: 3.2
Current: 3.1
0.7
3.2
Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) 7.00
LPX's Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) is ranked higher than
70% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 6.00 vs. LPX: 7.00 )
LPX' s 10-Year Earnings Yield (Greenblatt) Range
Min: 1.2   Max: 48.3
Current: 7
1.2
48.3
Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) -3.55
LPX's Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) is ranked higher than
61% of the 172 Companies
in the Global Lumber & Wood Production industry.

( Industry Median: 1.98 vs. LPX: -3.55 )
LPX' s 10-Year Forward Rate of Return (Yacktman) Range
Min: -12.6   Max: 52.9
Current: -3.55
-12.6
52.9

Business Description

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation was incorporated in Delaware, in 1973. The Company and its subsidiaries are engaged in the manufacture of building products. It operates in four segments: North America Oriented Strand Board (OSB); Siding; Engineered Wood Products (EWP); and South America. Its OSB segment manufactures and distributes OSB structural panel products. OSB is an innovative, affordable and environmentally smart product made from wood strands arranged in layers and bonded with resin. OSB serves many of the same uses as plywood, including roof decking, sidewall sheathing and floor underlayment, but could be produced at a considerably lower cost. The Company's siding offerings fall into two categories: SmartSide(r) siding products and related accessories; and Canexel siding and accessory products. Its SmartSide(r) products consist of a line of wood-based sidings, trim, soffit and fascia. The engineered wood products segment includes: laminated veneer lumber and laminated strand lumber; I-joists; plywood; and other related products. Its other products category includes decorative moulding, South American OSB operations and its joint venture that produces cellulose insulation. Additionally, its other products category includes the Company's remaining timber and timberlands, and other minor products, services and closed operations. In addition to its U.S. operations, the Company also maintains manufacturing facilities in Canada, Chile and Brazil through foreign subsidiaries and joint ventures. Wood fiber is the main raw material used in most of its operations, and the primary source of wood fiber is timber. The main customers for the Company's building products are retail home centers, manufactured housing producers, distributors and wholesalers in North America and South America, with minor sales to Asia and Europe. The building products industry is highly competitive. The Company competes internationally with several thousand forest and building products firms, ranging from very large, fully integrated firms to smaller enterprises that might manufacture only one or a few items. It also competes less directly with firms that manufacture substitutes for wood building products. The Company's operations are subject to many environmental laws and regulations governing, among other things, discharges of pollutants and other emissions on or into land, water and air, the disposal of hazardous substances or other contaminants, the remediation of contamination and the restoration and reforestation of timberlands.
Company Website
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Industry: Lumber & Wood Production
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