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Louisiana-PacificMEX:LPX 54 Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 2026, which is 15% below its 10-year median of 0.26. GuruFocus rates MEX:LPX with a GF Score™ of 54/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN1,386.81 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,611 Construction companies, Louisiana-Pacific ranks better than 66.17% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LPX'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.2 Med: 0.26 Max: 0.74
Current: 0.22
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Louisiana-Pacific was 0.74. The lowest was 0.20. And the median was 0.26.
MEX:LPX's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 66.17% of 1611
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 0.41
vs MEX:LPX: 0.22
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the leverage ratio when investing in high ROE % companies.
Louisiana-Pacific Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Louisiana-Pacific Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity 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.
MEX:LPX vs FBIN, TREX, AWI: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity 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 Debt-to-Equity vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* 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 (MEX:LPX) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 as of Mar. 2026. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. This is 15% below median its historical median of 0.26. Over the past decade, Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 0.74. According to the industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #545 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 33.8%.
Is Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Louisiana-Pacific's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.26. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.20 to a high of 0.74. The Construction industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Louisiana-Pacific's value of 0.22 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #545 out of 1611 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Louisiana-Pacific has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Louisiana-Pacific's Debt-to-Equity compare to FBIN and TREX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #545 out of 1611 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This puts Louisiana-Pacific in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41. Louisiana-Pacific's value of 0.22 is 46.3% below this benchmark. Historically, Louisiana-Pacific's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.20 to 0.74 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.26 vs. the industry median of 0.41, 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 Debt-to-Equity for a Construction company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Construction companies is 0.41, based on 1,611 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Louisiana-Pacific's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.22 is 46.3% 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 Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louisiana-Pacific's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 15% below median its own 10-year median of 0.26. 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 (MEX:LPX) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN1,386.81, compared to a current price of MXN1,337.12 — trading 3.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22, which is 15% below median its 10-year median of 0.26 and 46.3% below the Construction industry median of 0.41. Louisiana-Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Louisiana-Pacific (MEX:LPX), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.22 as of Mar. 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 (MEX:LPX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Louisiana-Pacific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,337.12 is trading 3.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN1,386.81.
GuruFocus considers Louisiana-Pacific to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LPX:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.22 (15% below median its 10-year median of 0.26)
GF Value™: MXN1,386.81 vs. price of MXN1,337.12 (3.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.3% below the Construction median (#545 of 1611)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX: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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