Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. (LW) fair value analysis
S&P 500 · Updated 2026-10-19
LW price how computed
Forward Fair Value verdict
UndervaluedLW is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value.
Based on TickrTrends' weekly Forward Fair Value model.
- Last price
- $41.18
- Sector
- Consumer Defensive
- 12-month range
- $38.48–$66.57
- Market cap
- $5.68B
- From 52-week high
- -38.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 138M
- Rank in Consumer Defensive by discount to fair value
- #8 of 61
Last price is the 2026-10-01 month-start close, the freshest stored price; the chart runs through 2026-09-11.
Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. is a major producer of frozen potato products, including french fries, potato specialties, and other food service items. The company operates production facilities across North America and serves customers in the foodservice, retail, and food manufacturing industries globally.
LW currently ranks #8 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks by discount to fair value. It has screened as Undervalued for 6 consecutive weekly runs.
Fundamentals (4 quarters) how computed
- Market cap
- $5.68B
- P/E (trailing)
- 14x
- Revenue (TTM)
- $6.61B
- Net margin
- 4.4%
- EPS (TTM)
- $3.02
- Gross margin
- 20.4%
- Debt / equity
- 2.16
- Revenue growth (3-yr avg)
- 2.1%
- Shares outstanding
- 138M
Derived indicators how computed
- Quality grade
- F
- Margin trend
- Contracting
- 52-week position
- The bottom quarter of its range
Technicals how computed
- RSI (14-day)
- 31 · neutral
- 50-day average
- $50.78
- 200-day average
- $46.93
- Moving-average state
- 50-day above 200-day (golden cross state); price between the averages
What our data shows for LW
- Our model validated 17 trailing price-to-earnings windows for LW, built from quarterly earnings records.
- Shares are trading in the lower third of their 12-month price range of $38.48–$66.57.
- The 14-day relative strength index sits at a neutral 31.
The exact numbers are one step away
- The precise Forward Fair Value dollar figure for LW
- Exact discount / premium to today's price
- The normalized historical P/E behind the estimate, and how many quarters support it
- Forward EPS input and fiscal-year basis
- Screeners and rankings across the full S&P 500 and Nasdaq universes
Forward Fair Value applies a conservatively normalized historical price-to-earnings multiple to the consensus earnings estimate for the next full fiscal year; how TickrTrends computes it.
Recent LW news
TickrTrends' derived news-sentiment signal for LW is currently leaning positive, computed from recent coverage.
- Lamb Weston (LW) Raises Guidance, but Can Profits Catch Up? (insidermonkey.com, 2026-10-13)
TickrTrends take: Lamb Weston's guidance raise signals management confidence in operational momentum, which becomes particularly relevant given TickrTrends' undervalued assessment of the company. For investors focused on valuation metrics, the key question is whether earnings growth will materialize at a pace that justifies current price levels or whether margin pressures in the Consumer Defensive sector will limit profit expansion. The timing of this guidance adjustment offers a concrete data point to monitor against actual earnings results in coming quarters. - Is It Too Late to Buy Lamb Weston Holdings Inc (LW) After 4.8% Rally? GF Value Says Undervalued (gurufocus.com, 2026-10-12)
TickrTrends take: Lamb Weston Holdings Inc operates in the Consumer Defensive sector, where steady cash flows and predictable demand typically support valuation multiples that attract income-focused investors. TickrTrends currently rates LW as undervalued, which aligns with the GF Value assessment mentioned in the headline, suggesting the stock may offer value even after its recent rally. Valuation-focused readers should monitor whether LW's fundamentals—such as earnings growth, margin trends, and capital efficiency—support the undervalued designation or whether the recent price movement narrows the gap to fair value. - Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. 2027 Q1 - Results - Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE:LW) 2026-10-06 (seekingalpha.com, 2026-10-06)
TickrTrends take: Lamb Weston's presentation of its 2027 first quarter results provides updated financial performance data that informs the current Undervalued assessment assigned by TickrTrends. As a Consumer Defensive sector company, the stock's valuation positioning reflects how its earnings trajectory and operational metrics compare to peer valuations within a sector typically characterized by stable demand. Investors focused on valuation should monitor whether the company's recent quarterly performance supports the gap between its current market price and intrinsic value estimates that underpin the Undervalued designation.
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TickrTrends weekly updates
- 2026-10-19 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-12 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-11 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-10 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-10-06 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-28 — TickrTrends' derived indicators for LW showed two notable shifts this week. The DCF cross-check band moved from undervalued to none, while the sector discount rank declined from 38th to 44th place within the Consumer Defensive sector. With a current valuation verdict of fairly valued, LW's positioning relative to its peers has weakened in the weekly assessment.
- 2026-09-21 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
- 2026-09-17 — No material change this week: the verdict, bands and grades all held steady.
Frequently asked questions
Is LW stock undervalued?
Based on TickrTrends' Forward Fair Value model (updated 2026-10-19), LW is trading at more than a 25% discount to estimated fair value and screens as undervalued. The exact fair value and discount are available to subscribers.
What is LW's TickrTrends verdict?
LW's current verdict is Undervalued, refreshed with every weekly Forward Fair Value run.
How does LW compare to other Consumer Defensive stocks?
LW ranks #8 of 61 Consumer Defensive stocks in TickrTrends' coverage by discount to fair value.
Is LW overbought or oversold?
LW's 14-day RSI is in neutral territory - neither overbought nor oversold.
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