Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
Gross profit margin
| Dec 31, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 | Mar 31, 2024 | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | Dec 31, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | Dec 31, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 | Mar 31, 2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross profit (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 833,000 | 829,000 | 850,000 | 706,000 | 593,000 | 562,000 | 580,000 | 979,000 | 1,498,000 | 1,676,000 | 1,949,000 | 2,115,000 | 1,974,000 | 1,984,000 | 1,771,000 | 1,204,000 | 833,000 | 587,000 | 370,000 | 331,000 |
| Revenue (ttm) | US$ in thousands | 2,940,000 | 2,918,000 | 2,924,000 | 2,721,000 | 2,581,000 | 2,628,000 | 2,752,000 | 3,271,000 | 3,854,000 | 3,984,000 | 4,150,000 | 4,188,000 | 4,038,000 | 3,674,000 | 3,451,000 | 2,831,000 | 2,399,000 | 2,465,000 | 2,273,000 | 2,313,000 |
| Gross profit margin | 28.33% | 28.41% | 29.07% | 25.95% | 22.98% | 21.39% | 21.08% | 29.93% | 38.87% | 42.07% | 46.96% | 50.50% | 48.89% | 54.00% | 51.32% | 42.53% | 34.72% | 23.81% | 16.28% | 14.31% |
December 31, 2024 calculation
Gross profit margin = Gross profit (ttm) ÷ Revenue (ttm)
= $833,000K ÷ $2,940,000K
= 28.33%
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's gross profit margin has displayed fluctuating trends over the specified time period. Starting at 14.31% on March 31, 2020, the margin saw a gradual increase, reaching a peak of 54.00% on September 30, 2021. From there, the margin experienced some volatility, with fluctuations up to December 31, 2022, before declining steadily to 28.33% by December 31, 2024.
The highest gross profit margin was observed on September 30, 2021, indicating a strong performance in generating profits from the company's core operations. However, the subsequent decline in the margin suggests potential challenges or changes in the cost structure and pricing strategies affecting the company's profitability.
It is important for investors and analysts to closely monitor the gross profit margin trend as it reflects the efficiency of the company in managing production costs and pricing strategies. Any sustained decrease in the margin may signal operational inefficiencies or pricing pressures that could impact the company's overall financial performance.
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Dec 31, 2024