LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LZB • US5053361078
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This LZB fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LZB Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LZB had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LZB had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Each year in the past 5 years LZB has been profitable.
- 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 4.01%, LZB is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of LZB (8.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LZB has a Return On Invested Capital (6.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- 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 9.21%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.01% | ||
| ROE | 8.02% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% |
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
- LZB has a Profit Margin of 3.93%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LZB outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LZB has remained more or less at the same level.
- With a Operating Margin value of 6.49%, LZB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LZB's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 43.48%, LZB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 6.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.93% | ||
| GM | 43.48% |
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. LZB Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LZB 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
- Compared to 1 year ago, LZB has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LZB has an Altman-Z score of 2.60. 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 worse Altman-Z score (2.60) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
- LZB has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC9.79%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that LZB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.66, LZB is not doing good in the industry: 78.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LZB has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. 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 Quick ratio (1.18) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 |
3. LZB Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LZB shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -8.45%.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LZB shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 6.39% on average per year.
- LZB shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1.69%.
- LZB shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 4.36% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-8.45%
EPS 3Y-2.07%
EPS 5Y6.39%
EPS Q2Q%-10.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.69%
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 6.20% yearly.
- LZB is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.89% yearly.
EPS Next Y-9.34%
EPS Next 2Y1.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
3.3 Evolution
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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. LZB Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LZB is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.04.
- LZB's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.23. LZB is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
- LZB is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.85.
- 68.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LZB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LZB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LZB is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- 86.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LZB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.88
EPS Next 2Y1.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
5. LZB Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LZB has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%.
- LZB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.30. LZB pays more dividend than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- LZB's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.90.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LZB grows each year by 9.12%, which is quite nice.
- 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
- 44.43% 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.
DP44.43%
EPS Next 2Y1.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
LZB Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
32.62
-0.09 (-0.28%)
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 Owners102.66%
Inst Owner Change0.17%
Ins Owners2.62%
Ins Owner Change-0.04%
Market Cap1.33B
Revenue(TTM)2.13B
Net Income(TTM)83.64M
Analysts80
Price Target45.39 (39.15%)
Short Float %4.02%
Short Ratio3.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.84
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.12%
DP44.43%
Div Incr Years4
Div Non Decr Years4
Ex-Date03-03 2026-03-03 (0.242)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)4.63%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.6%
Max EPS beat(2)15.87%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-2.04%
Min EPS beat(4)-15.39%
Max EPS beat(4)15.87%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)4.69%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)7.87%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)12.65%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.11%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.35%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.39%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.24%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.85%
Revenue beat(16)13
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.63%
PT rev (1m)4.71%
PT rev (3m)4.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-16.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.17%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.63%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.98%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.46%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.46%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.04 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.85 | ||
| P/S | 0.63 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.44 | ||
| P/OCF | 5.62 | ||
| P/B | 1.28 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.54 |
EPS(TTM)2.71
EY8.31%
EPS(NY)3.01
Fwd EY9.22%
FCF(TTM)3.87
FCFY11.85%
OCF(TTM)5.81
OCFY17.81%
SpS51.98
BVpS25.48
TBVpS17.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.88
Graham Number39.41
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.01% | ||
| ROE | 8.02% | ||
| ROCE | 8.63% | ||
| ROIC | 6.21% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.69% | ||
| ROICexgc | 10.46% | ||
| OM | 6.49% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.93% | ||
| GM | 43.48% | ||
| FCFM | 7.44% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.02
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 168.14% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 128.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 189.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
F-Score5
WACC9.79%
ROIC/WACC0.63
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-9.34%
EPS Next 2Y1.3%
EPS Next 3Y4.28%
EPS Next 5Y6.2%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.69%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.63%
Revenue growth 5Y4.36%
Sales Q2Q%3.8%
Revenue Next Year1.51%
Revenue Next 2Y1.8%
Revenue Next 3Y2.28%
Revenue Next 5Y1.89%
EBIT growth 1Y-11.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.89%
EBIT growth 5Y1.43%
EBIT Next Year21.43%
EBIT Next 3Y12.21%
EBIT Next 5Y13.21%
FCF growth 1Y18.05%
FCF growth 3Y261.09%
FCF growth 5Y-0.9%
OCF growth 1Y29.56%
OCF growth 3Y33.34%
OCF growth 5Y2.66%
LA-Z-BOY INC / LZB Fundamental Analysis 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 6 / 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 12.04 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.28.
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 44.43%.