Louisiana-PacificFRA:LP3 -2.46%79 Net Margin % is 4.70% as of Mar. 2026, which is 67% below its 10-year median of 14.12. GuruFocus rates FRA:LP3 with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €65.82 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,766 Construction companies, Louisiana-Pacific ranks worse than 54.81% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Louisiana-Pacific's Net Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:LP3'
s Net Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -0.22 Med: 14.12 Max: 35.17
Current: 3.2
FRA:LP3's Net Margin % is ranked worse than 54.81% of 1766
companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 3.92
vs FRA:LP3: 3.20
Louisiana-Pacific (FRA:LP3) Net Margin % Explanation
Although Net Income and Earnings-per-Share (EPS) are the most widely used parameter in measuring a company's profitability and valuation, it is the least reliable. The reason is that reported earnings can be manipulated easily by adjusting any numbers such as Depreciation, Depletion and Amotorization and non-recurring items.
But the long term trend of the net margin is a good indicator of the competitiveness and health of the business.
Louisiana-Pacific Net Margin % Related Terms
Louisiana-Pacific Net Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Louisiana-Pacific's Net 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.
FRA:LP3 vs FBIN, TREX, GFF: Net Margin % Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Louisiana-Pacific's Net Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Net 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 Net Margin % vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Louisiana-Pacific's Net Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Louisiana-Pacific's Net 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 (FRA:LP3) has a Net Margin % of 4.70% as of Mar. 2026. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. This is 67% below median its historical median of 14.12. According to the industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #968 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 54.8%.
Is Louisiana-Pacific's Net Margin % too high?
Louisiana-Pacific's current Net Margin % of 4.70% is 67% below median its 10-year median of 14.12. The Construction industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Louisiana-Pacific's value of 4.70% is 19.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #968 out of 1766 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Louisiana-Pacific has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Louisiana-Pacific's Net Margin % compare to FBIN and TREX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Louisiana-Pacific ranks #968 out of 1766 companies for Net Margin %. This places Louisiana-Pacific in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Net Margin % is 3.92. Louisiana-Pacific's value of 4.70% is 19.9% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 14.12 vs. the industry median of 3.92, Louisiana-Pacific has consistently been above 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 Net Margin % for a Construction company?
The median Net Margin % among Construction companies is 3.92, based on 1,766 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Net Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Net Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Louisiana-Pacific's current Net Margin % of 4.70% is 19.9% above 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 Net Margin % mean?
A high Net Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Net margin is the ratio of total net income to net sales. View historical data on Louisiana-Pacific and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Net Margin % is 3.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Louisiana-Pacific's current Net Margin % is 4.70%, which is 67% below median its own 10-year median of 14.12. 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 (FRA:LP3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €65.82, compared to a current price of €65.50 — trading 0.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Net Margin % is 4.70%, which is 67% below median its 10-year median of 14.12 and 19.9% above the Construction industry median of 3.92. Louisiana-Pacific's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Net Margin % calculated?
Net Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Louisiana-Pacific (FRA:LP3), the current Net Margin % is 4.70% 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 (FRA:LP3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Louisiana-Pacific stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €65.50 is trading 0.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €65.82.
GuruFocus considers Louisiana-Pacific to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:LP3:
Net Margin %: 4.70% (67% below median its 10-year median of 14.12)
GF Value™: €65.82 vs. price of €65.50 (0.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.9% above the Construction median (#968 of 1766)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:LP3 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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