Louisiana-Pacific Corporation (LPX)
Profitability ratios
Return on sales
| 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 | |
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| 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% |
| Operating profit margin | 18.03% | 18.64% | 20.14% | 14.81% | 11.16% | 9.82% | 9.77% | 22.10% | 32.41% | 35.57% | 40.80% | 44.53% | 43.09% | 48.69% | 45.87% | 35.39% | 25.64% | 10.79% | 1.41% | 0.09% |
| Pretax margin | 19.05% | 18.57% | 20.21% | 13.93% | 9.76% | 6.35% | 9.99% | 23.66% | 35.29% | 40.76% | 44.10% | 47.09% | 44.08% | 49.62% | 45.90% | 33.77% | 23.51% | 9.09% | -0.62% | -0.61% |
| Net profit margin | 14.29% | 14.29% | 15.22% | 9.74% | 6.90% | 4.22% | 7.96% | 19.05% | 28.18% | 32.33% | 34.39% | 36.80% | 34.10% | 39.17% | 36.25% | 27.76% | 20.80% | 7.79% | 0.75% | 0.04% |
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's profitability ratios show fluctuations over the analyzed period. The gross profit margin increased steadily from March 2020 to December 2021, peaking at 54.00% in September 2021, before experiencing a decline through December 2022. The operating profit margin followed a similar trend, with a significant increase until December 2021, then a decline to December 2022. The pretax margin also peaked in September 2021 at 49.62% before decreasing by the end of the period.
The net profit margin generally followed a similar pattern, showing an upward trend until December 2021, then declining gradually. Overall, the profitability ratios demonstrate a relatively strong performance in the first half of the analyzed period, followed by some volatility and reduced margins in the latter part. It would be important to assess the reasons behind the declining profitability margins in the latter periods to understand the company's financial health and future prospects.
Return on investment
| 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 | |
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| Operating return on assets (Operating ROA) | 20.63% | 21.12% | 23.29% | 16.20% | 11.82% | 10.84% | 11.69% | 32.01% | 53.15% | 59.46% | 66.47% | 69.85% | 79.31% | 74.54% | 66.88% | 42.77% | 29.48% | 13.48% | 1.77% | 0.09% |
| Return on assets (ROA) | 16.35% | 16.19% | 17.60% | 10.66% | 7.30% | 4.66% | 9.51% | 27.58% | 46.21% | 54.05% | 56.03% | 57.72% | 62.76% | 59.96% | 52.85% | 33.55% | 23.92% | 9.73% | 0.94% | 0.05% |
| Return on total capital | 28.43% | 33.73% | 36.85% | 24.61% | 14.18% | 12.12% | 20.37% | 54.34% | 77.23% | 120.21% | 124.19% | 123.12% | 113.60% | 134.21% | 111.51% | 69.23% | 36.66% | 21.37% | 0.70% | 0.51% |
| Return on equity (ROE) | 25.13% | 25.03% | 26.84% | 16.39% | 11.43% | 7.39% | 15.43% | 42.97% | 75.79% | 94.64% | 96.16% | 95.54% | 111.50% | 105.19% | 87.30% | 55.98% | 40.44% | 16.81% | 1.70% | 0.10% |
Louisiana-Pacific Corporation's profitability ratios have shown fluctuations over the quarters.
1. Operating Return on Assets (Operating ROA): This ratio increased steadily from March 2020, reaching a peak of 79.31% by December 2021. However, there was a decline in subsequent quarters, ending at 20.63% by December 2024.
2. Return on Assets (ROA): The ROA followed a similar trend, with a peak of 62.76% in December 2021. The ratio dropped significantly thereafter, reaching 16.35% by December 2024.
3. Return on Total Capital: This ratio also exhibited a peak in September 2021 at 134.21% before declining in the following quarters. By December 2024, it stood at 28.43%.
4. Return on Equity (ROE): The ROE showed a similar pattern to ROA and ROA, with a peak of 111.50% in December 2021 followed by a gradual decline, hitting 25.13% by December 2024.
Overall, while the company experienced significant profitability in the period up to December 2021, there was a subsequent decline in the profitability ratios, indicating potential challenges or changes in the company's operations or financial performance. Further analysis of the underlying factors driving these trends would provide insight into the company's future performance and sustainability.