Valuation dashboard for Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) with P/E 30.93, P/B 4.31, EV/EBITDA 12.6 and dividend yield 2.67%. DCF, Graham Number, EPS growth, peer multiples and dividend discount models plus sector comparison against other Consumer Defensive companies.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a prominent global entity specializing in the manufacturing, distribution, and sale of enhanced frozen potato items. Its operations are structured across four distinct segments: Global, Foodservice, Retail, and Other. The company's product portfolio encompasses frozen potatoes, various commercial ingredients, and appetizers. These are offered both under its flagship "Lamb Weston" brand and tailored to numerous customer labels.
Where would it trade at its usual multiples?
Versus its usual multiples: fairly priced · Current P/E 30.9× · Multiples range: $40.15 · $45.53.
At the decade median (24.9×) $46 (-20%); at its sector median (21.9×) $40 (-29%). Implied price from applying the reference multiples to today's earnings (or book value, or FFO) per share. Not a fair value: it is where the stock would trade at its usual multiples.
Analysis Summary
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. reported revenue of $6.61B in the most recent fiscal year, growing at a 5-year CAGR of 12.5%. Net income reached $290.0M, with a -1.8% 5-year CAGR.
Trailing-twelve-month margins: gross margin 19.4%, operating margin 7.8%, net margin 3.8%.
At $56.60 (closing price, November 4, 2026), LW trades at a P/E of 30.93 and an ROE of 14.13%. Market capitalisation stands at $7.8B.
Balance sheet quality for LW: debt-to-equity ratio of 2.17, current ratio of 1.45 over the last 12 months. A debt-to-equity below 1.0 typically signals conservative capital structure, while a current ratio above 1.5 indicates comfortable short-term liquidity.
Valuation Ratios
| P/E Ratio | 30.93 |
| Price / Book | 4.31 |
| EV / EBITDA | 12.6 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.67% |
Peer Comparison
| Symbol | Company | Market Cap | P/E | P/B | ROE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LW | Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. | $7.8B | 30.93 | 4.31 | 14.1% |
| SFD | Smithfield Foods, Inc. | $7.8B | 8.65 | 1.11 | 13.0% |
| PPC | Pilgrim's Pride Corporation | $6.9B | 21.49 | 1.78 | 8.5% |
| CPB | Campbell Soup Company | $6.9B | 17.76 | 1.82 | 10.2% |
| OLLI | Ollie's Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. | $5.6B | 21.01 | 2.98 | 14.6% |
| SJM | The J. M. Smucker Company | $14.1B | 61.88 | 2.52 | 4.1% |
| EDU | New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. | $8.1B | 16.43 | 1.94 | 12.5% |
| TAP | Molson Coors Beverage Company | $8.1B | 0.80 | -22.6% |
Price
| Price | $56.60 (closing price, November 4, 2026) |
| Market Cap | $7.8B |
| Exchange | NYSE |
| Country | US |
Profitability
| Return on Equity | 14.13% |
| Return on Invested Capital | 5.88% |
| Return on Assets | 3.48% |
| Gross Margin | 19.38% |
| Operating Margin | 7.80% |
| Net Margin | 3.85% |
Related companies: SFD · PPC · CPB · OLLI · SJM · EDU · TAP · CAG
Explore sector: Consumer Defensive · Packaged Foods
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