Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW
Composite 49/100; the shares have moved about 35% annualised. Names that move more contribute more risk for the same amount invested, and our composite reflects how strong the evidence for this one is right now.
Growth ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it.
Income ranks 73/100 — a moderate point in its favour. Valuation ranks 54/100 — a slight point in its favour. Quality ranks 52/100 — a slight point in its favour.
Growth ranks 39/100 — a slight mark against it. Balance-sheet strength ranks 41/100 — a slight mark against it. Momentum ranks 50/100 — a slight mark against it.
What the company does Lamb Weston Holdings produces and markets frozen potato products globally under brands like Lamb Weston, Grown in Idaho, and Alexia. It sells to quick-service restaurants, grocery chains, and foodservice distributors across the US, Canada, Mexico, and international markets.
Key financials LW’s trailing P/E is 23.84, but its forward P/E drops to 14.75. Gross margin is 20.7%, operating margin 9.8%, and net margin 4.4%. ROE is 16.3%, ROA 6.0%, and ROCE 10.0%. The dividend yield is 3.0% with a payout ratio of 72.1%.
Stock health Momentum is mixed: 3-month +25.56%, 6-month +19.81%, but 12-month -7.23% and -18.29% below the 52-week high. RSI(14) is 72.80, indicating overbought conditions. Sideravia’s overall score is 50.2, with Valuation at 63.0 and Income at 78.0.
Price vs fair value The stock trades at a **discount** of 1.70% to our fair-value estimate and a **discount** of 3.17% to the analyst 12-month target. - Price is near a 52-week low, down 18.29% from the high (Simply Wall St.). - Earnings outlook lifted despite Middle East disruptions (Simply Wall St.). - Zacks highlights international revenue trends as a potential overlooked driver (Zacks). - Simply Wall St. notes the stock looks "fully priced" after a 45% fall.
Looking forward Forward PEG of 0.24 suggests undervaluation relative to growth, but net margins remain thin at 4.4%. Debt/Equity is elevated at 2.21, with net debt/EBITDA at 3.59. Analysts see potential upside, balancing margin pressures and growth initiatives.
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