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The historical rank and industry rank for Louisiana-Pacific's FCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:LPX'
s FCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.17 Med: 11.2 Max: 31.42
Current: -0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest FCF Margin % of Louisiana-Pacific was 31.42%. The lowest was -0.17%. And the median was 11.20%.
MEX:LPX's FCF Margin % is ranked worse than 61.97% of 1767
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 2.6
vs MEX:LPX: -0.05
Louisiana-Pacific FCF Margin % Related Terms
Louisiana-Pacific FCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louisiana-Pacific's FCF Margin % 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: FCF Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Louisiana-Pacific's FCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Louisiana-Pacific's FCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louisiana-Pacific's FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % of -17.25% as of Mar. 2026. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #1095 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 62%.
Is Louisiana-Pacific's FCF Margin % too high?
Louisiana-Pacific's current FCF Margin % is -17.25%. Based on the distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #1095 out of 1767 companies in the Construction industry, which is below 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 FCF Margin % compare to FBIN and TREX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #1095 out of 1767 companies for FCF Margin %. This places Louisiana-Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median FCF Margin % is 2.60. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good FCF Margin % for a Construction company?
The median FCF Margin % among Construction companies is 2.60, based on 1,767 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a FCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, FCF Margin % 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 FCF Margin % mean?
A high FCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Free cash flow margin is the ratio of total free cash flow to net sales. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median FCF Margin % is 2.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louisiana-Pacific's current FCF Margin % is -17.25%. 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 FCF Margin % is -17.25%. 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 FCF Margin % calculated?
FCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Louisiana-Pacific (MEX:LPX), the current FCF Margin % is -17.25% 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:
FCF Margin %: -17.25%
GF Value™: MXN1,386.81 vs. price of MXN1,337.12 (3.6% below fair value)
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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