CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSEARCA:LEU - NYSE Arca - US15643U1043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, LEU scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LEU was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. LEU has an average financial health and profitability rating. LEU is valued quite expensive, but it does show an excellent growth. This makes LEU very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LEU was profitable.
LEU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LEU has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LEU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LEU (6.69%) is better than 66.51% of its industry peers.
LEU has a Return On Equity of 45.35%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEU outperforms 92.92% of its industry peers.
LEU has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.85%) than 60.85% 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 27.43%.
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
LEU has a better Profit Margin (16.56%) than 65.57% of its industry peers.
LEU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LEU's Operating Margin of 10.93% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LEU is outperformed by 62.74% of its industry peers.
LEU's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LEU (25.23%) is worse than 63.68% 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
LEU has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
LEU has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LEU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LEU has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LEU has an Altman-Z score of 1.86. 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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.86, LEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.04% of the companies in the same industry.
LEU has a debt to FCF ratio of 16.55. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LEU would need 16.55 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LEU (16.55) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 3.34 is on the high side and indicates that LEU has dependencies on debt financing.
LEU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (3.34) than 87.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 3.34 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 16.55 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.86 |
ROIC/WACC0.48
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.93 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.93, LEU belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.49% of the companies in the same industry.
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 81.13% 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.
LEU shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, 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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.99% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LEU will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 19.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-34.49%
EPS Next 2Y-10.78%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
EPS Next 5Y12.99%
Revenue Next Year12.91%
Revenue Next 2Y15.26%
Revenue Next 3Y15.4%
Revenue Next 5Y19.87%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 14.20, which indicates a correct valuation of LEU.
LEU's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
LEU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.63.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.68, LEU is valued on the expensive side.
LEU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.85, LEU is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.68 |
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 67.92% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LEU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 31.92 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LEU's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.65% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-10.78%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LEU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
62.63
-4.63 (-6.88%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners72.93%
Inst Owner Change0.2%
Ins Owners1.2%
Ins Owner Change0.21%
Market Cap1.05B
Analysts76
Price Target146.74 (134.3%)
Short Float %20.97%
Short Ratio3.79
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
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)-11.33%
PT rev (3m)27.69%
EPS NQ rev (1m)55.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-105.28%
EPS NY rev (1m)10.87%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.85%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.68 | ||
| P/S | 2.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 31.92 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.39 | ||
| P/B | 6.51 | ||
| P/tB | 7.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.95 |
EPS(TTM)4.41
EY7.04%
EPS(NY)2.89
Fwd EY4.61%
FCF(TTM)1.96
FCFY3.13%
OCF(TTM)2.21
OCFY3.52%
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 | 1.86 |
F-Score4
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC0.48
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-34.49%
EPS Next 2Y-10.78%
EPS Next 3Y-2.65%
EPS Next 5Y12.99%
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 5Y19.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.75%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.91%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year154.14%
EBIT Next 3Y48.42%
EBIT Next 5Y49.81%
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%