Exploring the Growth Potential of NASDAQ:LNTH as It Nears a Breakout.

Growth investors are on the lookout for stocks displaying robust revenue and EPS growth. In this analysis, we'll assess whether LANTHEUS HOLDINGS INC (NASDAQ:LNTH) aligns with growth investing criteria, especially as it consolidates and signals a possible breakout. As always, investors should conduct their own research, but LANTHEUS HOLDINGS INC has surfaced on our radar for growth with base formation, warranting further examination.

Growth Examination for NASDAQ:LNTH

ChartMill assigns a Growth Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different growth aspects like EPS and Revenue, both in the past as in the future. NASDAQ:LNTH scores a 8 out of 10:

• The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 36.65% over the past year.
• LNTH shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 45.36% yearly.
• LNTH shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 32.97%.
• Measured over the past years, LNTH shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 30.43% on average per year.
• The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.62% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
• LNTH is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 16.57% yearly.

How do we evaluate the Health for NASDAQ:LNTH?

ChartMill assigns a Health Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different health aspects like liquidity and solvency, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NASDAQ:LNTH scores a 7 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 6.18 indicates that LNTH is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• The Altman-Z score of LNTH (6.18) is better than 79.69% of its industry peers.
• LNTH has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.75. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LNTH would need 2.75 years to pay back of all of its debts.
• With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.75, LNTH belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.98% of the companies in the same industry.
• LNTH has a Current Ratio of 4.84. This indicates that LNTH is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
• The Current ratio of LNTH (4.84) is better than 67.19% of its industry peers.
• A Quick Ratio of 4.55 indicates that LNTH has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
• LNTH's Quick ratio of 4.55 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LNTH outperforms 70.31% of its industry peers.

A Closer Look at Profitability for NASDAQ:LNTH

ChartMill employs its own Profitability Rating system for stock evaluation. This score, ranging from 0 to 10, is derived from an analysis of diverse profitability metrics and margins. In the case of NASDAQ:LNTH, the assigned 7 is noteworthy for profitability:

• Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 25.15%, LNTH belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.96% of the companies in the same industry.
• The Return On Equity of LNTH (48.71%) is better than 99.48% of its industry peers.
• LNTH has a better Return On Invested Capital (23.65%) than 98.96% of its industry peers.
• LNTH has a better Profit Margin (33.73%) than 98.96% of its industry peers.
• LNTH's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• LNTH has a Operating Margin of 34.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNTH outperforms 98.96% of its industry peers.
• LNTH's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• With a decent Gross Margin value of 64.03%, LNTH is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.02% of the companies in the same industry.

Why is NASDAQ:LNTH a setup?

Next to the Technical Rating, the Setup Rating of a stock determines to which extend the stock is consolidating. This score also ranges from 0 to 10 and is updated daily. The setup score evaluates various short term technical indicators. For NASDAQ:LNTH this score is currently 8:

Besides having an excellent technical rating, LNTH also presents a decent setup pattern. We see reduced volatility while prices have been consolidating in the most recent period. A pullback is taking place, which may present a nice opportunity for an entry. There is very little resistance above the current price. There is a support zone below the current price at 80.26, a Stop Loss order could be placed below this zone.

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Disclaimer

This is not investing advice! The article highlights some of the observations at the time of writing, but you should always make your own analysis and invest based on your own insights.