Risk factor
High price volatility
Profitability factor
Very low or no dividends
In Guru Portfolios
Manager | Fund | Portfolio Weight (%) | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steven Cohen | Point72 Asset Management, L.P. | 0.0% | -0.01% |
| Kenneth Griffin | CITADEL ADVISORS LLC | 0.0% | -0.00% |
About
LSB Industries, Inc. specializes in the production, distribution, and sale of a diverse array of chemical compounds. The company is a key supplier of nitrogen-based agricultural inputs, including ammonia, fertilizer-grade ammonium nitrate (HDAN), urea ammonia nitrate, and NPK blends, which are essential for enhancing the growth of corn and various other crops. Beyond agriculture, LSB provides a broad spectrum of industrial chemicals. These encompass high-purity and commercial-grade ammonia, high-purity ammonium nitrate, sulfuric acids, mixed nitrating acids, carbon dioxide, diesel exhaust fluids, as well as various concentrations of nitric acids. These products serve a wide array of industrial applications, such as semiconductor manufacturing, polyurethane production, pulp and paper processing, water treatment, metals and vanadium processing, power plant emission control, refrigeration, and horticulture. Furthermore, LSB is a significant producer of chemicals for the mining sector. Its offerings include industrial-grade ammonium nitrate and HDAN solutions, critical components for ammonium nitrate fuel oil (ANFO) and specialized emulsions used in surface mining, quarry operations, and construction projects. The company distributes its products through a network of distributors and directly to end-users across the United States, Mexico, and Canada, catering to the agricultural, industrial, and mining industries. Established in 1968, LSB Industries, Inc. operates from its headquarters in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Company Valuation
Based on key historical and expected multiples, the stock is slightly undervalued relative to its peers. Specifically, the stock is fairly valued on P/E, neutral on EV/EB
Target Price
The average target price of LXU is 13.3 and suggests 35.7% upside potential. Usually, this means a BUY recommendation among investment firms, or a recommendation to incre