Louisiana-Pacific Corporation
LPX
Rank in Stocks
#3512
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX), through its various subsidiaries, is a key... Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX), through its various subsidiaries, is a key manufacturer and distributor of building materials. These products primarily serve the needs of new residential construction, renovation and remodeling projects, and the creation of outdoor structures. The company's operations are divided into four principal segments: Siding, Oriented Strand Board (OSB), Engineered Wood Products (EWP), and South America. The Siding division offers a comprehensive range of exterior finishing products, including the LP SmartSide and LP SmartSide ExpertFinish trim and siding lines, LP BuilderSeries lap siding, and LP Outdoor Building Solutions. It also produces engineered wood products designed for siding, trim, soffits, and fascia. The OSB segment specializes in the production and supply of structural panel products made from oriented strand board. Its notable offerings include LP TechShield radiant barriers, LP WeatherLogic air and water barriers, high-performance LP Legacy and LP TopNotch sub-flooring solutions, and LP FlameBlock fire-rated sheathing. The Engineered Wood Products (EWP) segment provides laminated veneer lumber and related items. It also manufactures LP SolidStart I-joists, which are vital structural components frequently employed in flooring systems for both homes and commercial properties, as well as in roofing applications and other construction uses. The South America segment is responsible for manufacturing and distributing OSB structural panels and siding products within the region. This segment also supports the local construction industry's move towards wood frame building by distributing and selling complementary products. Additionally, it manages timber assets and offers other associated products and services. Louisiana-Pacific Corporation primarily markets its offerings to retailers, wholesalers, and businesses engaged in homebuilding and industrial sectors. Its geographical reach extends across North America, South America, Asia, Australia, and Europe. Incorporated in 1972, Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.
Share Price
$70.16
Last synced: 2026-10-16
Market Cap
$4.91B
Change (1 day)
1.01%
Change (1 year)
-22.17%
Country
US
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Category
Basic Materials
Operating Margin for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
Operating Margin as of October 2026 TTM: 3.73%
According to Louisiana-Pacific Corporation latest financial reports and stock price the company's current Operating Margin (TTM) is 3.73%. At the end of 2023 the company had an Operating Margin of 11.12%.
Operating Margin history for Louisiana-Pacific Corporation from 2000 to 2026
Operating Margin at the end of each year
| Year | Operating Margin | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (TTM) | 3.73% | -79.30% |
| 2024 | 18.02% | 62.05% |
| 2023 | 11.12% | -65.71% |
| 2022 | 32.43% | -19.05% |
| 2021 | 40.06% | 75.62% |
| 2020 | 22.81% | 221.27% |
| 2019 | 7.10% | -61.83% |
| 2018 | 18.60% | -2.82% |
| 2017 | 19.14% | 109.64% |
| 2016 | 9.13% | -373.35% |
| 2015 | -3.34% | -16.71% |
| 2014 | -4.01% | -141.21% |
| 2013 | 9.73% | 55.43% |
| 2012 | 6.26% | -160.60% |
| 2011 | -10.33% | 1,778.18% |
| 2010 | -0.55% | -95.65% |
| 2009 | -12.64% | -72.97% |
| 2008 | -46.77% | 199.23% |
| 2007 | -15.63% | -417.04% |
| 2006 | 4.93% | -75.44% |
| 2005 | 20.07% | -23.83% |
| 2004 | 26.35% | 6.29% |
| 2003 | 24.79% | 963.95% |
| 2002 | 2.33% | -123.73% |
| 2001 | -9.82% | -387.98% |
| 2000 | 3.41% | 0.00% |
Operating Margin for similar companies or competitors
| Company | Operating Margin | Operating Margin Difference | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| -11.45% | -103.07% |
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| 0.00% | - |
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| 4.37% | -98.83% |
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| 9.93% | -97.34% |
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What is a company's Operating Margin?
The operating margin is a key indicator to assess the profitability of a company. Higher operating margins are generaly better as they show that a company is able to sell its products or services for much more than their production costs. The operating margin is calculated by dividing a company's earnings by its revenue.