LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LZB • US5053361078
37.02 USD
+0.6 (+1.65%)
At close: Feb 20, 2026
37.02 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/20/2026, 8:04:00 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LZB. LZB was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LZB has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LZB has a valuation in line with the averages, 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.
- In the past 5 years LZB has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LZB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LZB has a Return On Assets of 4.62%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LZB outperforms 56.67% of its industry peers.
- LZB has a Return On Equity (8.70%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LZB has a Return On Invested Capital (6.72%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LZB is in line with the industry average of 9.21%.
| 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 (6.81%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LZB has declined.
- 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
- LZB has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LZB has been reduced compared to 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
- LZB has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is not the best score and indicates that LZB is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LZB has a Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LZB outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
- 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 | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC9.39%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.94 indicates that LZB should not have too much problems paying 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.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.41, LZB is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 -8.45% in the last year.
- LZB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 6.39% yearly.
- LZB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.04%.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 4.36% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.45%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%-10.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
3.2 Future
- LZB is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 6.05% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.15% on average over the next years.
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.66, LZB is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LZB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LZB is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.99, LZB is valued a bit cheaper.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.29 indicates a correct valuation of LZB.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LZB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LZB is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.06. LZB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.29 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LZB indicates a rather cheap valuation: LZB is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LZB is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 80.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.14
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LZB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.66%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, LZB pays a better dividend. On top of this LZB pays more dividend than 85.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LZB pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
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%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)02-17 2026-02-17/amc
Earnings (Next)06-15 2026-06-15/amc
Inst Owners101.77%
Inst Owner Change-4.49%
Ins Owners2.6%
Ins Owner Change1.94%
Market Cap1.53B
Revenue(TTM)2.11B
Net Income(TTM)90.42M
Analysts80
Price Target43.35 (17.1%)
Short Float %4.43%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.66% |
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%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.29 | ||
| P/S | 0.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.44 | ||
| P/B | 1.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.11 |
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY7.32%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY8.14%
FCF(TTM)3.03
FCFY8.18%
OCF(TTM)4.98
OCFY13.45%
SpS51.09
BVpS25.2
TBVpS19.02
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)2.14
Graham Number39.2
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 | 2.98 |
F-Score8
WACC9.39%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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)-8.45%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%-10.29%
EPS Next Y-8.77%
EPS Next 2Y1.41%
EPS Next 3Y9.51%
EPS Next 5Y6.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.04%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
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
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LA-Z-BOY INC?
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 5 / 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 13.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.47.
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%.