Owens Corning OC
United StatesIndustrials · Building Products & EquipmentUSD
165.06 USD (+43.9%)
16 analysts
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Owens Corning is a U.S. manufacturer of building materials, specializing in insulation, roofing, and composites, selling to residential and commercial construction markets.
Key points
from its scores- ✕Weak growth2.5
- ✕Little or no dividend4.0
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.2
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsThe cheap valuation and solid margin provide support, but negative growth and an unsustainable payout suggest waiting for signs of improvement before buying.
Owens Corning trades at a forward P/E of 9.63 and EV/EBITDA of 7.53, an attractive valuation for a business with an operating margin of 17.82% and ROIC of 18.46%, but earnings growth is negative (-34.20%) and the payout ratio of 103.89% limits the dividend's appeal. Financial health is acceptable (ND/EBITDA 2.82) and the main risk is exposure to asbestos litigation.
The main risk is exposure to asbestos litigation, a structural legal liability that can generate unforeseen obligations and pressure cash flow and valuation.
Context and risks
Owens Corning operates in a sector (building materials) with exposure to asbestos litigation, a structural legal risk not captured by financial metrics. Although the company has managed these liabilities through trusts, the risk of new claims or regulatory changes in the U.S. justifies a moderate penalty.
Is Owens Corning stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades 48% below the Industrials median.
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 7.5 | 14.5 | −48% |
| Price / book | 2.4 | 4.1 | −41% |
| Price / sales | 0.9 | 2.1 | −55% |
Sector: median of the 388 Industrials companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0).
Average analyst target: 165.06 USD, +43.9% versus the price.
A discount may reflect more risk or slower growth than its sector: Financial health 5.4 (sector 6.4), Growth 2.5 (sector 6.6).
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Comparing it with its sector does not say whether it is a good buy: this is not investment advice.
Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Industrials medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 9.6
- EV / EBITDA
- 7.5
- Price / book
- 2.4
- Price / sales
- 0.9
- PEG
- 1.51
- Market cap
- 9.1B USD
- Enterprise value
- 14.6B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- −9.5%
- ROA
- 5.8%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 18.5%
- Gross margin
- 26.2%
- Operating margin
- 17.8%
- Net margin
- −6.8%
- Free cash flow
- 869.5M USD
- FCF yield
- 9.6%
- Cash conversion
- 45%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 5.7B USD
- Net debt
- 5.5B USD
- Cash
- 271.0M USD
- EBITDA
- 1.9B USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 2.82
- Debt / equity
- 150.33
- Current ratio
- 1.16
- Quick ratio
- 0.60
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +0.3%
- Earnings growth
- −34.2%
- EPS (TTM)
- −5.07 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 11.91 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 2.8%
- Payout
- 103.9%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.32
- Analyst consensus
- Buy (16)
- Target price
- 165.06 USD
- 52-week range
- 97.53 – 159.91
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Is Owens Corning stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades 48% below the Industrials median. Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Industrials: 5.0). Average analyst target: 165.06 USD, +43.9% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Owens Corning get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 4.6 out of 10, rank 1,849 of 2,130 (better than 13% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (5.5) and its weakest, Growth (2.5). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Owens Corning worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 9.1B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 14.6B USD.
How much debt does Owens Corning have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 5.5B USD. That is 2.82 times its EBITDA; the Industrials median is 1.58.
Does Owens Corning pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 2.76% and it pays out 104% of its earnings.
How has Owens Corning stock performed over the last year?
It has fallen 7.0% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 97.53 and 159.91 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Owens Corning?
16 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “Buy” and their average target is 165.06 USD (+43.9% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.