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LSB Industries outperforms peers with strong margin growth and attractive valuation in nitrogen chemicals sector

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27 May 2026
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LSB Industries outperforms peers with strong margin growth and attractive valuation in nitrogen chemicals sector

LSB Industries, a leading U.S. ammonia and nitrogen chemical producer, has outperformed its material sector peers and the Russell 2000 index this year. The company is benefiting from a potential 900 basis points margin expansion driven by strong pricing, higher-value products, cost-plus contracts, and process improvements. Despite this, LSB trades at a forward EV/EBITDA multiple significantly below its five-year average and sector peers, offering a 7% free cash flow yield and substantial buyback capacity. Risks include fertilizer affordability issues in the U.S., renewed urea exports from China, and the potential expiration of a Stockholder Rights Plan in 2026.

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