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Louisiana-Pacific's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,074 Mil. Louisiana-Pacific's gross profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN9,322 Mil.
Gross Margin % is calculated as gross profit divided by its revenue. Louisiana-Pacific's gross profit for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN2,074 Mil. Louisiana-Pacific's Revenue for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was MXN10,351 Mil. Therefore, Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Margin % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 20.03%.
Louisiana-Pacific had a gross margin of 20.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
During the past 13 years, the highestGross Margin % of Louisiana-Pacific was 50.14%. The lowest was 13.12%. And the median was 26.62%.
Warning Sign:
Louisiana-Pacific Corp gross margin has been in long-term decline. The average rate of decline per year is -10.9%.
Warren Buffett believes that firms with excellent long term economics tend to have consistently higher margins.
Durable competitive advantage creates a high Gross Margin % because of the freedom to price in excess of cost. Companies can be categorized by their Gross Margin %
1. Greater than 40% = Durable competitive advantage
2. Less than 40% = Competition eroding margins
3. Less than 20% = no sustainable competitive advantage
Consistency of Gross Margin is key
Louisiana-Pacific had a gross margin of 20.03% for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 => Competition eroding margins
Louisiana-Pacific Gross Profit Related Terms
Louisiana-Pacific Gross Profit Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Profit 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: Gross Profit Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Profit, along with its competitors' market caps and Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Profit distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Profit falls into.
Gross Profit for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was MXN9,322 Mil.
Gross Profit is the numerator in the calculation of Gross Margin.
* 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.
A positive Gross Profit is only the first step for a company to make a net profit. The gross profit needs to be big enough to also cover related labor, equipment, rental, marketing/advertising, research and development and a lot of other costs in selling the products.
Louisiana-Pacific (MEX:LPX) has a Gross Profit of MXN9,322 Mil as of Mar. 2026. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors.
Is Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Profit too high?
Louisiana-Pacific's current Gross Profit is MXN9,322 Mil. 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 Gross Profit compare to FBIN and TREX?
Louisiana-Pacific's Gross Profit of MXN9,322 Mil can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Gross Profit for a Construction company?
A good Gross Profit depends on the Construction industry context. However, Gross Profit 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 Gross Profit mean?
A high Gross Profit can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Gross Profit equals net sales less total cost of goods sold. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. Louisiana-Pacific's current Gross Profit is MXN9,322 Mil. 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 Gross Profit is MXN9,322 Mil. 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 Gross Profit calculated?
Gross Profit is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Louisiana-Pacific (MEX:LPX), the current Gross Profit is MXN9,322 Mil 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:
Gross Profit: MXN9,322 Mil
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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