LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LZB - US5053361078 - Common Stock
39.69 USD
+0.14 (+0.35%)
Taking everything into account, LZB scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LZB was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LZB has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LZB is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LZB was profitable.
- In the past year LZB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LZB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LZB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.62%, LZB is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- With a Return On Equity value of 8.70%, LZB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LZB has a Return On Invested Capital (6.72%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LZB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.59%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROIC | 6.72% |
ROA(3y)6.55%
ROA(5y)6.68%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)14.05%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LZB (4.29%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LZB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LZB has a Operating Margin of 6.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LZB outperforms 48.33% of its industry peers.
- LZB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LZB (43.79%) is better than 81.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LZB has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.29% | ||
| GM | 43.79% |
OM growth 3Y-5.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.81%
PM growth 3Y-9.48%
PM growth 5Y0.77%
GM growth 3Y4.16%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LZB is destroying value.
- LZB has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LZB has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for LZB is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.06 indicates that LZB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.06, LZB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- There is no outstanding debt for LZB. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.06 |
ROIC/WACC0.7
WACC9.56%
2.3 Liquidity
- LZB has a Current Ratio of 1.94. This is a normal value and indicates that LZB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LZB has a Current ratio of 1.94. This is in the lower half of the industry: LZB underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
- LZB has a Quick Ratio of 1.41. This is a normal value and indicates that LZB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LZB has a better Quick ratio (1.41) than 68.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LZB have decreased by -5.76% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 6.39% on average over the past years.
- LZB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.78%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.76%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.28%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LZB will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.05% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LZB will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.15% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-8.77%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
EPS Next 5Y6.05%
Revenue Next Year1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 14.28, LZB is valued correctly.
- LZB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.32, LZB is valued a bit cheaper.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.17, the valuation of LZB can be described as correct.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LZB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LZB is cheaper than 65.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 24.30. LZB is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.17 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LZB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LZB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.24
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%, LZB has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LZB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.16. LZB pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, LZB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LZB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.12%!
- LZB has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- LZB has not decreased its dividend in the last 3 years.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.12%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
5.3 Sustainability
- 40.20% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LZB. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- LZB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP40.2%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
NYSE:LZB (1/22/2026, 9:49:00 AM)
39.69
+0.14 (+0.35%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)11-18 2025-11-18/amc
Earnings (Next)02-16 2026-02-16
Inst Owners101.77%
Inst Owner Change-0.59%
Ins Owners2.6%
Ins Owner Change1.94%
Market Cap1.64B
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)90.42M
Analysts80
Price Target43.35 (9.22%)
Short Float %4.63%
Short Ratio3.32
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.12%
DP40.2%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.24%
Min EPS beat(2)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(2)15.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-0.76%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)15.87%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.48%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)11.52%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)11.32%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)1.4%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.55%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.66%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.17 | ||
| P/S | 0.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.97 | ||
| P/B | 1.57 | ||
| P/tB | 2.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.79 |
EPS(TTM)2.78
EY7%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY7.59%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY7.63%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY12.54%
SpS51.09
BVpS25.2
TBVpS19.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.24
Graham Number39.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.62% | ||
| ROE | 8.7% | ||
| ROCE | 9.34% | ||
| ROIC | 6.72% | ||
| ROICexc | 8.64% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.99% | ||
| OM | 6.81% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.29% | ||
| GM | 43.79% | ||
| FCFM | 5.93% |
ROA(3y)6.55%
ROA(5y)6.68%
ROE(3y)12.66%
ROE(5y)14.05%
ROIC(3y)8.59%
ROIC(5y)9.19%
ROICexc(3y)11.28%
ROICexc(5y)12.34%
ROICexgc(3y)14.64%
ROICexgc(5y)16.2%
ROCE(3y)11.95%
ROCE(5y)12.79%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.13%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-4.21%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.73%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.28%
OM growth 3Y-5.45%
OM growth 5Y-2.81%
PM growth 3Y-9.48%
PM growth 5Y0.77%
GM growth 3Y4.16%
GM growth 5Y0.74%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.08
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 174.4% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 108.32% | ||
| Profit Quality | 138.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.94 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.06 |
F-Score8
WACC9.56%
ROIC/WACC0.7
Cap/Depr(3y)146.87%
Cap/Depr(5y)149.65%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.02%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.9%
Profit Quality(3y)96.43%
Profit Quality(5y)109.29%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-5.76%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y-8.77%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
EPS Next 5Y6.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.78%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%0.28%
Revenue Next Year1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y2.77%
Revenue Next 3Y3.17%
Revenue Next 5Y2.15%
EBIT growth 1Y-6.73%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.89%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year23.4%
EBIT Next 3Y15.02%
EBIT Next 5Y13.21%
FCF growth 1Y-29.1%
FCF growth 3Y261.09%
FCF growth 5Y-0.9%
OCF growth 1Y-11.14%
OCF growth 3Y33.34%
OCF growth 5Y2.66%
LA-Z-BOY INC / LZB FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LZB.
What is the valuation status of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) is 14.28 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.
How sustainable is the dividend of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) stock?
The dividend rating of LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 40.2%.