Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lsb Industries Inc stock (LXU) is currently trading at $15.81. Lsb Industries Inc PE ratio is 42.44. Lsb Industries Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 1.69. Analyst consensus price target for LXU is $13.35. WallStSmart rates LXU as Underperform.
- LXU PE ratio analysis and historical PE chart
- LXU PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) history and trend
- LXU intrinsic value — DCF, Graham Number, EPV models
- LXU stock price prediction 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030
- LXU fair value vs current price
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- Is LXU undervalued or overvalued?
- Lsb Industries Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LXU Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LXU analyst price target and Smart Rating
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LXU Intrinsic Value Analysis for Value Investors
Benjamin Graham Formula · Lsb Industries Inc (LXU)
LXU trades 347% above its Graham fair value of $2.31, indicating the stock may be overvalued at current levels.
Based on Benjamin Graham Formula. Growth rate capped at 25%. For informational purposes only. Not financial advice.
Smart Analysis
Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in peg ratio, price/sales, revenue growth. Concerns around return on equity and eps growth. Fundamentals are solid but monitor weak areas for improvement.
Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) Key Strengths (4)
Growing significantly faster than its price suggests
Paying $1.69 for every $1 of annual revenue
Strong revenue growth at 22.30% annually
56.97% held by institutions, strong professional interest
Supporting Valuation Data
Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) Areas to Watch (6)
Earnings declining -69.20%, profits shrinking
Very low returns on shareholder equity
Very thin margins, barely profitable
Small-cap company with higher risk but more growth potential
Decent operational efficiency, solid but not exceptional
Fairly priced relative to book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 54/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a C- grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 4 register as strengths (avg 8.5/10) while 6 fall into concern territory (avg 3.3/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on PEG Ratio, Price/Sales, Revenue Growth. Valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (0.42), Price/Sales (1.69) suggest the stock is attractively priced. Growth metrics are encouraging with Revenue Growth at 22.30%.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are EPS Growth, Return on Equity, Profit Margin. Some valuation metrics including Price/Book (2.03) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include EPS Growth at -69.20%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at 4.87%, Operating Margin at 18.20%, Profit Margin at 4.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether EPS Growth improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at 4.87% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at 22.30% strong but requiring continuation.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a moderate-to-high risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Mixed fundamentals with both positives (PEG Ratio, Price/Sales) and negatives (EPS Growth, Return on Equity). A cautious approach is warranted. Monitor for improvement in weak areas before increasing conviction.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LXU Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LXU's Price-to-Sales ratio of 1.69x sits near its historical average of 1.58x (57th percentile), suggesting the market is pricing in steady-state growth. The current valuation is 4% below its historical high of 1.75x set in Mar 2026, and 24% above its historical low of 1.36x in Mar 2026. Over the past 12 months, the PS ratio has expanded from ~1.4x, reflecting growing market expectations outpacing revenue growth.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lsb Industries Inc (LXU) · BASIC MATERIALS › CHEMICALS
The Big Picture
Lsb Industries Inc is a strong growth company balancing expansion with improving profitability. Revenue reached 615M with 22% growth year-over-year. Profit margins are thin at 4.0%, typical for companies in this phase that are reinvesting heavily in growth.
Key Findings
ROE of 4.9% suggests the company isn't efficiently converting equity into profits.
Profit margin at 4.0% is thin. While this is common for high-growth companies, margins need to expand as growth naturally decelerates.
What to Watch Next
Margin expansion: can Lsb Industries Inc push profit margins above 15% as the business scales?
Growth sustainability: can Lsb Industries Inc maintain 22%+ revenue growth, or will competition slow it down?
Debt management: total debt of 486M is significantly higher than cash (28M). Monitor refinancing risk.
Sector dynamics: monitor CHEMICALS industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lsb Industries Inc.
Bottom Line
Lsb Industries Inc offers an attractive blend of growth (22% revenue expansion) and improving fundamentals. The company is transitioning from pure growth to profitable growth, a critical inflection point. Watch for sustained margin expansion as the key signal.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
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About Lsb Industries Inc(LXU)
NYSE
BASIC MATERIALS
CHEMICALS
USA
LSB Industries, Inc. manufactures, markets, and sells chemical products in the United States. The company is headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.