LSB IndustriesSTU:LS3 -3.11%55 ROE % is 14.91% as of Mar. 2026, which is 2767% above its 10-year median of 0.52. GuruFocus rates STU:LS3 with a GF Score™ of 55/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.22 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,590 Chemicals companies, LSB Industries ranks better than 68.55% on this metric.
ROE % is calculated as Net Income divided by its average Total Stockholders Equity over a certain period of time. LSB Industries's annualized net income for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €68.1 Mil. LSB Industries's average Total Stockholders Equity over the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was €456.9 Mil. Therefore, LSB Industries's annualized ROE % for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 14.91%.
The historical rank and industry rank for LSB Industries's ROE % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:LS3'
s ROE % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -13.7 Med: 0.52 Max: 47.18
Current: 8.99
During the past 13 years, LSB Industries's highest ROE % was 47.18%. The lowest was -13.70%. And the median was 0.52%.
STU:LS3's ROE % is ranked better than 68.55% of 1590
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 5.195
vs STU:LS3: 8.99
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) ROE % Explanation
ROE % measures the rate of return on the ownership interest (shareholder's equity) of the common stock owners. It measures a firm's efficiency at generating profits from every unit of shareholders' equity (also known as net assets or assets minus liabilities). ROE % shows how well a company uses investment funds to generate earnings growth. ROE %s between 15% and 20% are considered desirable.
The factors that affect a company's ROE % can be illustrated with the three-step DuPont Analysis:
Note:
The net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data. The Revenue data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) revenue data. The same rule applies to Pre-Tax Income and Operating Income.
* In the five-step DuPont Analysis, Operating Income is only available for non-financial companies. Thus, for Insurance companies, we use EBIT as a substitution of Operating Income. For Banks, both Operating Income and EBIT is unavailable. Thus we combined Interest Burden and Operating Margin % into Pretax Margin %, and the DuPont Analysis is divided into four components instead.
* 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.
Be Aware
Net Income is used.
Because a company can increase its ROE % by having more financial leverage, it is important to watch the equity multiplier when investing in high ROE % companies. Like ROA %, ROE % is calculated with only 12 months data. Fluctuations in company's earnings or business cycles can affect the ratio drastically. It is important to look at the ratio from a long term perspective.
Asset light businesses require very few assets to generate very high earnings. Their ROE %s can be extremely high.
LSB Industries ROE % Related Terms
LSB Industries ROE % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSB Industries's ROE % 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.
For the Chemicals subindustry, LSB Industries's ROE %, along with its competitors' market caps and ROE % 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 ROE % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, LSB Industries's ROE % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSB Industries's ROE % 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.
In the calculation of annual ROE %, the net income of the last fiscal year and the average total shareholder equity over the fiscal year are used. In calculating the quarterly data,
the net income data used here is four times the quarterly (Mar. 2026) net income data.
ROE % is displayed in the 30-year financial page.
LSB Industries (STU:LS3) has a ROE % of 14.91% as of Mar. 2026. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. This is 2767% above median its historical median of 0.52. According to the industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #500 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 31.4%.
Is LSB Industries' ROE % too high?
LSB Industries' current ROE % of 14.91% is 2767% above median its 10-year median of 0.52. The Chemicals industry median ROE % is 5.20. LSB Industries' value of 14.91% is 187% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #500 out of 1590 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSB Industries has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSB Industries' ROE % compare to ASPI and WLKP?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, LSB Industries ranks #500 out of 1590 companies for ROE %. This puts LSB Industries in the upper half of its industry. The industry median ROE % is 5.20. LSB Industries' value of 14.91% is 187% above this benchmark. While the company's 10-year median is 0.52 vs. the industry median of 5.20, LSB Industries 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 ROE % for a Chemicals company?
The median ROE % among Chemicals companies is 5.20, based on 1,590 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a ROE % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, ROE % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. LSB Industries's current ROE % of 14.91% is 187% 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 ROE % mean?
A high ROE % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Return on equity is the ratio of current-period net income to average two-period total equity. View historical data on LSB Industries and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median ROE % is 5.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSB Industries's current ROE % is 14.91%, which is 2767% above median its own 10-year median of 0.52. 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 €8.22, compared to a current price of €9.35 — trading 13.7% above its estimated fair value. The current ROE % is 14.91%, which is 2767% above median its 10-year median of 0.52 and 187% above the Chemicals industry median of 5.20. LSB Industries' overall GF Score™ is 55/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is ROE % calculated?
ROE % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For LSB Industries (STU:LS3), the current ROE % is 14.91% 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 €9.35 is trading 13.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €8.22.
GuruFocus considers LSB Industries to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:LS3:
ROE %: 14.91% (2767% above median its 10-year median of 0.52)
GF Value™: €8.22 vs. price of €9.35 (13.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 187% above the Chemicals median (#500 of 1590)
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 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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