LSB Industries (STU:LS3) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -23.40% (As of Mar. 2026)

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STU:LS3 LSB Industries Inc STU:LS3
59 GF Score
Price €9.95
GF Value €8.27
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is LSB Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate?

LSB Industries STU:LS3 +3.65% 59 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -23.40% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 59/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.27 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,409 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks worse than 85.1% on this metric.

LSB Industries's EBITDA per Share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was €0.54.

During the past 12 months, LSB Industries's average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was 114.00% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -23.40% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate was -6.80% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average EBITDA Per Share Growth Rate of LSB Industries was 121.00% per year. The lowest was -51.20% per year. And the median was 8.30% per year.


LSB Industries  (STU:LS3) 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Explanation

EBITDA per Share is the amount of Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) per outstanding share of the company's stock.

Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA) is what the company earns before it expenses interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization.


LSB Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Related Terms


STU:LS3 vs ASPI, WLKP, ASIX: 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Comparison

For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate 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.


LSB Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate vs Chemicals Industry

For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries's 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate falls into.


STU:LS3
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LSB Industries 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate Calculation

This is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per Share. The growth rate is calculated using exponential compounding based on the latest four year annual data.

Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the average EBITDA per share growth rate.

What does a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -23.40% mean?
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate of -23.40% as of Mar. 2026. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for LSB Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #1199 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 85.1%.
Is LSB Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate too high?
LSB Industries' current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -23.40%. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #1199 out of 1409 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #1199 out of 1409 companies for 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate. This places LSB Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate for a Chemicals company?
The median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate among Chemicals companies is 0.90, based on 1,409 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate mean?
A high 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is the 3-year average growth rate of EBITDA per share. View historical data for LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is 0.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -23.40%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSB Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries (STU:LS3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.27, compared to a current price of €9.95 — trading 20.3% above its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -23.40%. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate calculated?
3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate is -23.40% 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 LSB Industries (STU:LS3) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSB Industries stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of €9.95 is trading 20.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.27. GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:

  • 3-Year EBITDA Growth Rate: -23.40%
  • GF Value™: €8.27 vs. price of €9.95 (20.3% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 59/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:LS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


LSB Industries Business Description

Other Exchanges LXU:USA
Address 3503 North West 63rd Street, Suite 500, Oklahoma City, OK, USA, 73116
LSB Industries Inc is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of chemical products in the United States. The company manufactures and sells chemical products for the agricultural and industrial sectors. Its products include ammonia, fertilizer grade ammonium nitrate (AN and HDAN), and urea ammonia nitrate (UAN) for agricultural applications; high purity and commercial grade ammonia, sulfuric acids, concentrated, blended, and regular nitric acid, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, and diesel exhaust fluid for industrial applications; and industrial grade AN (LDAN) and AN solutions for mining applications. Its products are sold through distributors and directly to end customers throughout the United States and other parts of North America.
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