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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#870
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Consumer Goods
$1.3B
Melinda D. Whittington
La-Z-Boy Incorporated manufactures, markets, imports, exports, distributes, and retails upholstery furniture products. It operates through Wholesale and Retail segments. The Retail segment sells upholstered furniture, casegoods, and other accessories to the end consumer.
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = LZB ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | 28.5% | 8.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 10.4% | -4.6% | 3.3% | 0.0x | $141.8B | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | 46.1% | 16.6% | 51.3% | 31.9% | 26.8% | -4.0% | 1.0% | 25.0x | $272.1B | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | 10.3% | 3.1% | 24.1% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 14.3% | 0.8% | 25.0x | $11.4B | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | 2.2% | 1.5% | 9.3% | 5.3% | 2.2% | -8.5% | 2.2% | 16.0x | $18.9B | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 35.5% | 19.8% | 48.7% | 29.2% | 24.7% | 4.4% | 0.8% | 32.0x | $181.9B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | 11.8% | 8.8% | 45.9% | 11.3% | 11.1% | 25.7% | 3.7% | 0.0x | $1.8B | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.6% | 7.0% | 66.5% | 17.1% | 15.6% | 39.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $115M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | 22.6% | 4.9% | 71.2% | 12.8% | 9.4% | 1.7% | 5.9% | 124.0x | $72.1B | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | 3.0% | 1.1% | 20.9% | 7.3% | 1.3% | 3.0% | 0.9% | 67.0x | $1.2B | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | 8.2% | 3.5% | 55.3% | 25.9% | 12.4% | 0.7% | 1.7% | 0.0x | $87.0B | VS | |
$LZB LA-Z-BOY INC | 58 | 72 | 88 | 38 | 15.6x | 12.4x | 9.3% | 4.7% | 43.5% | 5.9% | 4.7% | 4.0% | 2.7% | 98.0x | $1.3B | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -2.5% | -0.1% | 42.5% | 1.3% | -0.2% | 5.9% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 58.2/100. It ranks #870 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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HQ Base
Monroe, Michigan
Lagging peers — losers tend to keep underperforming
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
High profitability & efficiency — strong quality floor supports entry
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Moderate investment profile
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for LZB.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 72 | 79 | -7DRAG |
| MOMENTUM | 38 | 18 | +20ALPHA |
| VALUATION | 88 | 90 | -2NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 49 | 90 | -41DRAG |
| STABILITY | 74 | 71 | +3NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 55 | 60 | -5NEUTRAL |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROE proxy 9.3% (sector -2.5%)
GM 44% vs sector 43%, OM 6% vs sector 1%
Capital turnover N/A
Rev growth 4%, 11yr history
Interest coverage N/A
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
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The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate LA-Z-BOY INC (LZB) as a Hold with a composite score of 58.2/100 at a current price of $35.28. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
LA-Z-BOY INC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 58.2/100 places it at rank #870 in our full universe.
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Gross margins of 44% signal strong pricing power.
Value factor score of 88 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
LA-Z-BOY INC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns LA-Z-BOY INC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 58.2/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #870 of 7,333 stocks, LZB presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
LZB earns a quality score of 72/100, indicating above-average business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 9.3% (sector avg: -2.5%), gross margins of 43.5% (sector avg: 42.5%), net margins of 4.7% (sector avg: -0.2%). Companies in this tier generally demonstrate consistent profitability and efficient capital deployment, though they may face some competitive pressure.
LZB carries a solid value score of 88/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 15.58x, an EV/EBITDA of 12.40x, a P/B ratio of 1.45x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
With an investment score of 49/100, LZB exhibits moderate growth-oriented spending. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of 4.0% vs. a sector average of 5.9% and a return on assets of 4.7% (sector: -0.1%). The company appears to be balancing growth investments with capital returns, though the pace of investment may not be enough to accelerate top-line growth meaningfully.
LZB is currently showing below-average momentum at 38/100, which may indicate weakening institutional interest or negative sentiment shifts. Revenue growth stands at 4.0% year-over-year, while a beta of 0.85 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Investors should note that declining momentum can precede further price weakness, though contrarian opportunities sometimes emerge at these levels.
LZB shows good financial stability with a score of 74/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 0.85 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 98.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
The short interest score of 55/100 for LZB suggests somewhat elevated bearish positioning by institutional traders. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 98.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. With a $1.3B market cap (small-cap), LA-Z-BOY INC may experience above-average volatility. Investors should consider whether the short thesis has merit or if it creates a potential short-squeeze opportunity.
LZB pays a solid dividend yield of 2.7%, contributing an income component to total returns. This moderate yield suggests a balance between returning capital to shareholders and retaining earnings for reinvestment — a common profile among quality compounders.
LA-Z-BOY INC is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #870 of 7,333 overall (88th percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 9.3% exceeding the -2.5% sector median and operating margins of 5.9% above the 1.3% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While LZB currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Value (88) vs Momentum (38) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 8% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 475% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin IN LINE WITH SECTOR BENCHMARKS
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081
La-Z-Boy’s fourth quarter results were met with a significant negative market reaction, reflecting investor concerns despite the company’s revenue and non-GAAP profit exceeding Wall Street expectations. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to robust growth in its Retail segment, aided by new store openings and a major acquisition in the Southeast. CEO Melinda Whittington acknowledged ongoing challenges in consumer demand, highlighting shifting traffic patterns and volatile trends due
La-Z-Boy's Q3 FY2026 results show a revenue beat but an EPS miss. The stock fell sharply due to weak forward guidance for the next quarter.
La-Z-Boy Incorporated is acquiring 15 La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries stores from Atlanta Furniture Galleries, LLC in Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee. The $80 million annual sales acquisition will bring La-Z-Boy's company-owned store count to 220, representing 60% of their total store network.
CULP's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results reflect ongoing macroeconomic headwinds impacting the sales trend of the company across its two reportable businesses. Yet, operational excellence and restructuring initiatives bode well.
Bob's Discount Furniture, backed by Bain Capital since 2014, has filed for a U.S. IPO with a $2.48 billion valuation. The company plans to offer 19.45 million shares at $17-19 per share on the NYSE under ticker 'BOBS'. With 200 showrooms nationwide, Bob's aims to expand to 500 stores by 2035, leveraging expected improvements in housing activity as interest rates normalize.