3.81 USD
+0.1 (+2.7%)
Overall LCUT gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LCUT against 61 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LCUT have multiple concerns. LCUT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. LCUT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LCUT has reported negative net income.
LCUT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LCUT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LCUT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LCUT's Return On Assets of -6.22% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 73.77% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -19.59%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 77.05% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LCUT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.50%) than 62.30% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LCUT is significantly below the industry average of 9.73%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.22% | ||
| ROE | -19.59% | ||
| ROIC | 3.5% |
ROA(3y)-1.5%
ROA(5y)-0.47%
ROE(3y)-4.27%
ROE(5y)-1.2%
ROIC(3y)4.56%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
1.3 Margins
The Operating Margin of LCUT (2.97%) is worse than 63.93% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LCUT (36.88%) is better than 75.41% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.88% |
OM growth 3Y-18.91%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.79%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LCUT is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCUT has more shares outstanding
LCUT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCUT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that LCUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LCUT's Altman-Z score of 1.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 75.41% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LCUT is 9.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take LCUT, 9.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LCUT's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that LCUT has dependencies on debt financing.
LCUT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.03) than 68.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
LCUT has a Current Ratio of 2.71. This indicates that LCUT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.71, LCUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.54% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LCUT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.11, LCUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.02% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LCUT have decreased strongly by -128.13% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, LCUT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.21% on average per year.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.76% in the past year.
LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-128.12%
EPS 3Y-29.71%
EPS 5Y5.21%
EPS Q2Q%-47.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.49%
3.2 Future
LCUT is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.93% yearly.
LCUT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.18% yearly.
EPS Next Y-155.4%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LCUT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.03 indicates a reasonable valuation of LCUT.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LCUT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LCUT is cheaper than 93.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.84. LCUT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LCUT is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.05% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LCUT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 93.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.32 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LCUT's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LCUT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.42%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.19, LCUT pays a better dividend. On top of this LCUT pays more dividend than 91.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LCUT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.43%.
LCUT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LCUT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of LCUT are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LCUT will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-10.43%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
NASDAQ:LCUT (12/22/2025, 2:43:13 PM)
3.81
+0.1 (+2.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap86.33M
Revenue(TTM)659.07M
Net Income(TTM)-36.17M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.61 (47.24%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.42% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-10.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-146.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-30.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-106.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(4)25.4%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-62.67%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.68%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-43.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.62%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.35%
PT rev (1m)-8.33%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-50%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.57 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.32 |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY12.45%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY23.55%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY28%
SpS29.08
BVpS8.15
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.22% | ||
| ROE | -19.59% | ||
| ROCE | 4.43% | ||
| ROIC | 3.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.28% | ||
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.88% | ||
| FCFM | 3.08% |
ROA(3y)-1.5%
ROA(5y)-0.47%
ROE(3y)-4.27%
ROE(5y)-1.2%
ROIC(3y)4.56%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
ROICexc(3y)4.68%
ROICexc(5y)5.78%
ROICexgc(3y)7.62%
ROICexgc(5y)9.4%
ROCE(3y)5.77%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.35%
OM growth 3Y-18.91%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.79%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score4
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC0.33
Cap/Depr(3y)13.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-128.12%
EPS 3Y-29.71%
EPS 5Y5.21%
EPS Q2Q%-47.62%
EPS Next Y-155.4%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.49%
Revenue Next Year-2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.99%
EBIT growth 5Y5.68%
EBIT Next Year-9.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-65.3%
FCF growth 3Y-20.88%
FCF growth 5Y-4.62%
OCF growth 1Y-60.61%
OCF growth 3Y-20.52%
OCF growth 5Y-9.07%
LIFETIME BRANDS INC / LCUT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LCUT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LCUT.
What is the valuation status of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the financial health of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 3 / 10.