CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSEARCA:LEU - NYSE Arca - US15643U1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, LEU scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LEU was compared to 210 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LEU has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LEU is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LEU was profitable.
In the past year LEU had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LEU has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LEU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LEU has a better Return On Assets (6.69%) than 63.33% of its industry peers.
LEU's Return On Equity of 45.35% is amongst the best of the industry. LEU outperforms 92.86% of its industry peers.
LEU has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.85%) than 62.38% of its industry peers.
LEU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 27.47%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.92%) for LEU is well above the current ROIC(4.85%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.69% | ||
| ROE | 45.35% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% |
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)20.01%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 16.56%, LEU is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.38% of the companies in the same industry.
LEU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LEU has a Operating Margin of 10.93%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LEU underperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
LEU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LEU has a Gross Margin of 25.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LEU underperforms 62.86% of its industry peers.
LEU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.56% | ||
| GM | 25.23% |
OM growth 3Y-21.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.06%
GM growth 5Y10.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LEU is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEU has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LEU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEU has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LEU has an Altman-Z score of 2.05. This is not the best score and indicates that LEU is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LEU has a better Altman-Z score (2.05) than 66.19% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LEU is 16.55, which is on the high side as it means it would take LEU, 16.55 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 16.55, LEU is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.81% of the companies in the same industry.
LEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 3.34. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LEU's Debt to Equity ratio of 3.34 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEU is outperformed by 87.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC7.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LEU has a Current ratio of 2.93. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEU outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.46 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LEU has a better Quick ratio (2.46) than 81.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.46 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LEU shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 23.18%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LEU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -23.98% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LEU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 38.04%.
Measured over the past years, LEU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.18%
EPS 3Y-23.98%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%81.82%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.04%
Revenue growth 3Y14%
Revenue growth 5Y16.08%
Sales Q2Q%46.33%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LEU will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -13.36% on average per year.
LEU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 15.40% yearly.
EPS Next Y-40.91%
EPS Next 2Y-21.95%
EPS Next 3Y-13.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y15.26%
Revenue Next 3Y15.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.10, LEU is valued on the expensive side.
LEU's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (29.35), we can say LEU is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 30.63 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LEU.
66.67% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LEU, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.10), we can say LEU is valued slightly more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.63 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LEU indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LEU is more expensive than 72.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LEU's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 40.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.83 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LEU's earnings are expected to decrease with -13.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-21.95%
EPS Next 3Y-13.36%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LEU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
79.81
+0.09 (+0.11%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.93%
Inst Owner Change28.37%
Ins Owners1.2%
Ins Owner Change-0.1%
Market Cap1.34B
Analysts77.14
Price Target165.5 (107.37%)
Short Float %25.66%
Short Ratio4.73
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend157.67
Dividend Growth(5Y)-6.18%
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-40.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-235.01%
Max EPS beat(2)154.14%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-26.09%
Min EPS beat(4)-235.01%
Max EPS beat(4)154.14%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)44.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)34.02%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)203.22%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)21.31%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.89%
Max Revenue beat(2)40.72%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)28.6%
Min Revenue beat(4)-43.74%
Max Revenue beat(4)115.5%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)25.24%
Revenue beat(12)8
Avg Revenue beat(12)19.45%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)24.77%
PT rev (1m)44.01%
PT rev (3m)44.01%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.64%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.86%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)6.85%
Revenue NY rev (3m)9.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 30.63 | ||
| P/S | 3.03 | ||
| P/FCF | 40.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 36.17 | ||
| P/B | 8.29 | ||
| P/tB | 10.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.83 |
EPS(TTM)4.41
EY5.53%
EPS(NY)2.61
Fwd EY3.27%
FCF(TTM)1.96
FCFY2.46%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY2.76%
SpS26.36
BVpS9.62
TBVpS7.86
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.69% | ||
| ROE | 45.35% | ||
| ROCE | 6.47% | ||
| ROIC | 4.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 33.18% | ||
| ROICexgc | 44.68% | ||
| OM | 10.93% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 16.56% | ||
| GM | 25.23% | ||
| FCFM | 7.44% |
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)20.01%
ROICexc(3y)40.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)68.87%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.73%
ROCE(5y)25.72%
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-21.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.06%
GM growth 5Y10.23%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.4
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 9.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 37.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.93% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 62.61% | ||
| Profit Quality | 44.95% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.93 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.46 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.05 |
F-Score4
WACC7.91%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)22.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.53%
Profit Quality(3y)31.03%
Profit Quality(5y)252.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)23.18%
EPS 3Y-23.98%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%81.82%
EPS Next Y-40.91%
EPS Next 2Y-21.95%
EPS Next 3Y-13.36%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.04%
Revenue growth 3Y14%
Revenue growth 5Y16.08%
Sales Q2Q%46.33%
Revenue Next Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y15.26%
Revenue Next 3Y15.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.91%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year127.49%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y338.67%
FCF growth 3Y-12.31%
FCF growth 5Y24.05%
OCF growth 1Y306.59%
OCF growth 3Y-9.55%
OCF growth 5Y26.77%