Owens-Corning (OC)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $113.23 | Market Cap: $9.4 BilSector: Industrials | Industry: Building Products
Owens-Corning (OC)
Market Price (12/4/2025): $113.23Market Cap: $9.4 BilSector: IndustrialsIndustry: Building Products
Investment Highlights
Why It Matters
Which of these 2 stories sounds closer for this stock?
1. Generates cash flow
The stock generated 4% or more of the share price (called cash flow yield), and shows moderate 10-15% or more growth.
2. Riding a trend
Think Tesla during the pandemic of 2020 when EVs were riding a cultural high, or Nvidia in the current AI boom, or even Figma. These companies don’t have enough yield, or, enough growth, or both - however - they are riding a trend. They have momentum. These can be more volatile - they don’t have the floor of strong cash flow
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22% | Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -37% | Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16% | Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -6.3% | |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 9.4% | ||
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% | ||
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Sustainable & Green Buildings, Advanced Materials, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Energy Efficient Building Materials, Show more. |
| Strong revenue growthRev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 22% |
| Attractive cash flow generationCFO/Rev LTMCash Flow from Operations / Revenue (Sales), Last Twelve Months (LTM) is 16% |
| Attractive yieldFCF Yield is 9.4% |
| Low stock price volatilityVol 12M is 37% |
| Megatrend and thematic driversMegatrends include Sustainable & Green Buildings, Advanced Materials, and Renewable Energy Transition. Themes include Energy Efficient Building Materials, Show more. |
| Weak multi-year price returns2Y Excs Rtn is -63%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -37% |
| Weak revenue growthRev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -2.9% |
| Yield minus risk free rate is negativeERPEquity Risk Premium (ERP) = Total Yield - Risk Free Rate, Reflects the premium above risk free assets offered by the investment. is -6.3% |
Valuation, Metrics & Events
OC Stock
Why The Stock Moved
Qualitative Assessment
AI Generated Analysis | Feedback
Here are the key points highlighting why Owens-Corning (OC) stock moved by -23.6% from approximately August 31, 2025, to December 4, 2025:
1. Significant Net Loss in Q3 2025 Driven by Impairment Charge
Owens-Corning reported a substantial net loss of $495 million for the third quarter of 2025, a significant decline from a $287 million profit in the same period of the prior year. This loss was primarily attributed to a $780 million non-cash goodwill impairment charge related to its Doors business.
2. Missed Q3 2025 Revenue and Earnings Per Share Estimates
The company's third-quarter 2025 net sales from continuing operations were $2.68 billion, representing a 3% decrease compared to the prior year and falling below analyst consensus estimates. Additionally, the adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $3.67 slightly missed analyst forecasts. The stock experienced an 8.79% drop following the Q3 earnings announcement on November 5, 2025.
Stock Movement Drivers
Return vs. Risk
Price Returns Compared
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| OC Return | 18% | 21% | -4% | 77% | 17% | -33% | 90% |
| Peers Return | 17% | 28% | -19% | 32% | 7% | -7% | 59% |
| S&P 500 Return | 16% | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 112% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| OC Win Rate | 67% | 58% | 42% | 67% | 67% | 50% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 63% | 60% | 38% | 53% | 60% | 44% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 58% | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 70% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| OC Max Drawdown | -52% | -2% | -17% | 0% | -5% | -41% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -45% | -5% | -33% | -3% | -11% | -23% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -31% | -1% | -25% | -1% | -2% | -15% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2020
[2] Peers: VMC, PPG, DOW, MAS, TT. See OC Returns vs. Peers.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2025 data is for the year up to 12/3/2025 (YTD)
How Low Can It Go
| Event | OC | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Inflation Shock | ||
| % Loss | -31.3% | -25.4% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 45.6% | 34.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 321 days | 464 days |
| 2020 Covid Pandemic | ||
| % Loss | -54.2% | -33.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 118.2% | 51.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 151 days | 148 days |
| 2018 Correction | ||
| % Loss | -57.2% | -19.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 133.9% | 24.7% |
| Time to Breakeven | 835 days | 120 days |
| 2008 Global Financial Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -85.2% | -56.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 576.5% | 131.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 432 days | 1480 days |
Compare to VMC, PPG, DOW, MAS, TT
In The Past
Owens-Corning's stock fell -31.3% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 5/10/2021. A -31.3% loss requires a 45.6% gain to breakeven.
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Latest Trefis Analyses
| Title | Topic | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DASHBOARDS | |||
| Owens-Corning Earnings Notes | |||
| Cash Rich, Low Price - OC to Break Out? | Actionable | ||
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| Owens-Corning vs Cal-Maine Foods: Which Is A Better Investment? | Counter-Intuitive Comparisons | ||
| Owens-Corning vs Willis Lease Finance: Which Is A Better Investment? | Counter-Intuitive Comparisons | ||
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| Better Bet Than OC Stock: Pay Less Than Owens-Corning To Get More From PR, ALK | |||
| Better Bet Than OC Stock: Pay Less Than Owens-Corning To Get More From ALK | |||
| OC Is Producing Cash, What Is Holding You Back? | Actionable | ||
| OC Dip Buy Analysis | |||
| ARTICLES | |||
| Cash Machine Trading Cheap – Owens-Corning Stock Set to Run? | November 17th, 2025 | ||
| Stocks Trading At 52-Week Low | November 6th, 2025 | ||
| With BLDR Down 16% in a Month, Is It Time to Compare It Against OC? | September 25th, 2025 | ||
| With BLDR Down 5.0% in a Day, Is It Time to Compare It Against OC? | September 10th, 2025 | ||
| Better Bet Than Builders FirstSource Stock: Pay Less To Get More From OC | September 5th, 2025 |
Trade Ideas
Select past ideas related to OC. For more, see Trefis Trade Ideas.
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| 10032025 | OC | Owens-Corning | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -18.5% | -18.5% | -28.8% |
| 01312020 | OC | Owens-Corning | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.8% | 30.2% | -48.4% |
| Date | Ticker | Company | Category | Trade Strategy | 6M Fwd Rtn | 12M Fwd Rtn | 12M Max DD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11212025 | CNM | Core & Main | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 7.3% | 7.3% | -1.6% |
| 11212025 | VRRM | Verra Mobility | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 2.3% | 2.3% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | LII | Lennox International | Dip Buy | DB | P/E OPMDip Buy with Low PE and High MarginBuying dips for companies with tame PE and meaningfully high operating margin | 4.8% | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| 11212025 | ADP | Automatic Data Processing | Monopoly | MY | Getting CheaperMonopoly-Like with P/S DeclineLarge cap with monopoly-like margins or cash flow generation and getting cheaper based on P/S multiple | 1.6% | 1.6% | -1.2% |
| 11212025 | CW | Curtiss-Wright | Quality | Q | Momentum | UpsideQuality Stocks with Momentum and UpsideBuying quality stocks with strong momentum but still having room to run | 2.2% | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| 10032025 | OC | Owens-Corning | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | -18.5% | -18.5% | -28.8% |
| 01312020 | OC | Owens-Corning | Dip Buy | DB | FCFY OPMDip Buy with High FCF Yield and High MarginBuying dips for companies with high FCF yield and meaningfully high operating margin | 0.8% | 30.2% | -48.4% |
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Financials
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Price | 107.73 |
| Mkt Cap | 19.9 |
| Rev LTM | 13,674 |
| Op Inc LTM | 1,705 |
| FCF LTM | 950 |
| FCF 3Y Avg | 1,068 |
| CFO LTM | 1,636 |
| CFO 3Y Avg | 1,826 |
Growth & Margins
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Rev Chg LTM | 7.5% |
| Rev Chg 3Y Avg | -0.1% |
| Rev Chg Q | -0.8% |
| QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM | -0.2% |
| Op Mgn LTM | 16.3% |
| Op Mgn 3Y Avg | 16.3% |
| QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM | -0.0% |
| CFO/Rev LTM | 13.6% |
| CFO/Rev 3Y Avg | 14.4% |
| FCF/Rev LTM | 10.3% |
| FCF/Rev 3Y Avg | 11.3% |
Valuation
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Mkt Cap | 19.9 |
| P/S | 1.7 |
| P/EBIT | 24.3 |
| P/E | 20.8 |
| P/CFO | 15.7 |
| Total Yield | 3.8% |
| Dividend Yield | 1.8% |
| FCF Yield 3Y Avg | 3.8% |
| D/E | 0.3 |
| Net D/E | 0.2 |
Returns
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| 1M Rtn | 1.7% |
| 3M Rtn | -3.0% |
| 6M Rtn | -6.6% |
| 12M Rtn | -18.0% |
| 3Y Rtn | 32.7% |
| 1M Excs Rtn | 1.7% |
| 3M Excs Rtn | -9.2% |
| 6M Excs Rtn | -21.3% |
| 12M Excs Rtn | -30.9% |
| 3Y Excs Rtn | -36.4% |
Segment Financials
Revenue by Segment
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 4,030 | 3,658 | 3,209 | 2,695 | 2,634 |
| Insulation | 3,668 | 3,714 | 3,184 | 2,607 | 2,668 |
| Composites | 2,286 | 2,660 | 2,341 | 1,960 | 2,059 |
| Doors | 0 | ||||
| Eliminations | -307 | -271 | -236 | -207 | -201 |
| Total | 9,677 | 9,761 | 8,498 | 7,055 | 7,160 |
| $ Mil | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulation | 3,934 | 3,930 | 3,937 | 3,937 | 4,975 |
| Composites | 3,153 | 3,202 | 2,599 | 2,426 | 2,470 |
| Roofing | 1,863 | 1,897 | 1,884 | 1,814 | 1,784 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 1,615 | 1,099 | 959 | 717 | 172 |
| Corporate property, plant and equipment, other assets and eliminations | 619 | 536 | 560 | 503 | 507 |
| Investments in affiliates | 29 | 27 | 45 | 51 | 51 |
| Non-current deferred income taxes | 24 | 16 | 31 | 28 | 46 |
| Doors | 0 | ||||
| Assets held for sale | 45 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Total | 11,237 | 10,752 | 10,015 | 9,481 | 10,006 |
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