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Louisiana-PacificLPX -2.17%81 Days Sales Outstanding is 15.39 as of Jun. 2026, which is 5% above its 10-year median of 14.67. GuruFocus rates LPX with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $76.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,762 Construction companies, Louisiana-Pacific ranks better than 95.69% on this metric.
Louisiana-Pacific (NYSE:LPX) Days Sales Outstanding Explanation
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Louisiana-Pacific Days Sales Outstanding Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
LPX vs TREX, FBIN, GFF: Days Sales Outstanding Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding, along with its competitors' market caps and Days Sales Outstanding data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Louisiana-Pacific Days Sales Outstanding vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding falls into.
Louisiana-Pacific Days Sales Outstanding Calculation
Days Sales Outstanding measures the average number of days that a company takes to collect revenue after a sale has been made. It is a financial ratio that illustrates how well a company's Accounts Receivable are being managed.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) has a Days Sales Outstanding of 15.39 as of Jun. 2026. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 14.67. Over the past decade, Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 12.41 to 17.80. According to the industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #76 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 4.3%.
Is Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding too high?
Louisiana-Pacific's current Days Sales Outstanding of 15.39 is near median its 10-year median of 14.67. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 12.41 to a high of 17.80. The Construction industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.00. Louisiana-Pacific's value of 15.39 is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #76 out of 1762 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Louisiana-Pacific has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Louisiana-Pacific's Days Sales Outstanding compare to TREX and FBIN?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #76 out of 1762 companies for Days Sales Outstanding. This places Louisiana-Pacific in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.00. Louisiana-Pacific's value of 15.39 is 79.8% below this benchmark. Historically, Louisiana-Pacific's own Days Sales Outstanding has ranged from 12.41 to 17.80 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 14.67 vs. the industry median of 76.00, Louisiana-Pacific has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Days Sales Outstanding for a Construction company?
The median Days Sales Outstanding among Construction companies is 76.00, based on 1,762 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Days Sales Outstanding significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Days Sales Outstanding should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Louisiana-Pacific's current Days Sales Outstanding of 15.39 is 79.8% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Days Sales Outstanding mean?
A high Days Sales Outstanding can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Days sales outstanding represents the average amount of days a company takes to collect receivables. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Days Sales Outstanding is 76.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louisiana-Pacific's current Days Sales Outstanding is 15.39, which is near median its own 10-year median of 14.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Louisiana-Pacific stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.46, compared to a current price of $72.29 — trading 5.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Days Sales Outstanding is 15.39, which is near median its 10-year median of 14.67 and 79.8% below the Construction industry median of 76.00. Louisiana-Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Days Sales Outstanding calculated?
Days Sales Outstanding is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Louisiana-Pacific (LPX), the current Days Sales Outstanding is 15.39 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Louisiana-Pacific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $72.29 is trading 5.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $76.46.
GuruFocus considers Louisiana-Pacific to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LPX:
Days Sales Outstanding: 15.39 (near median its 10-year median of 14.67)
GF Value™: $76.46 vs. price of $72.29 (5.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% below the Construction median (#76 of 1762)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LPX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Louisiana-Pacific Corp is an oriented strand board producer and also offers engineered wood siding used in home construction and repair and remodel projects. The Siding business of the company serves different markets with a broad product portfolio of engineered wood siding, trim, soffit, and fascia. The Company operates through three operating segments: Siding, OSB, and LP South America (LPSA). The company generates majority of its revenue from siding segment.
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