LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LEVI - US52736R1023 - Common Stock
21.405 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Overall LEVI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LEVI against 45 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. While LEVI has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LEVI has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LEVI was profitable.
LEVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LEVI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LEVI had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 9.05%, LEVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
LEVI has a Return On Equity of 27.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEVI outperforms 84.44% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LEVI (12.69%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
LEVI had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.40%. This is in line with the industry average of 11.59%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.69%) for LEVI is above the 3 year average (11.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.05% | ||
| ROE | 27.87% | ||
| ROIC | 12.69% |
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)4.8%
ROE(3y)17.59%
ROE(5y)15.25%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)9.92%
1.3 Margins
LEVI has a better Profit Margin (9.48%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
LEVI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LEVI (11.84%) is better than 82.22% of its industry peers.
LEVI's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LEVI has a better Gross Margin (61.86%) than 82.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEVI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.48% | ||
| GM | 61.86% |
OM growth 3Y-5.57%
OM growth 5Y0.79%
PM growth 3Y-29.86%
PM growth 5Y-13.51%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y2.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LEVI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEVI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LEVI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LEVI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.01 indicates that LEVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.01, LEVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.44% of the companies in the same industry.
LEVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.24. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LEVI would need 3.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LEVI's Debt to FCF ratio of 3.24 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LEVI outperforms 68.89% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that LEVI is not too dependend on debt financing.
LEVI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEVI outperforms 42.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
ROIC/WACC1.14
WACC11.1%
2.3 Liquidity
LEVI has a Current Ratio of 1.52. This is a normal value and indicates that LEVI is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LEVI has a worse Current ratio (1.52) than 71.11% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.87 indicates that LEVI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, LEVI is not doing good in the industry: 62.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.01% over the past year.
LEVI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.72% yearly.
LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.90%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.98% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-11.72%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y3.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%1.75%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.54% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.36% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.86 indicates a correct valuation of LEVI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.25, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.25, LEVI is valued correctly.
71.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LEVI, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LEVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.98), we can say LEVI is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LEVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LEVI does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
LEVI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LEVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.46%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LEVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.46. LEVI pays more dividend than 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.92, LEVI pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LEVI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.52%!
LEVI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
LEVI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
LEVI pays out 34.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LEVI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
NYSE:LEVI (1/13/2026, 12:01:09 PM)
21.405
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners87.28%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change-4.86%
Market Cap8.37B
Revenue(TTM)6.36B
Net Income(TTM)602.70M
Analysts82.86
Price Target28.21 (31.79%)
Short Float %8.14%
Short Ratio3.63
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.46% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
DP34.78%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.87%
Min EPS beat(2)8.55%
Max EPS beat(2)61.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.97%
Min EPS beat(4)1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)61.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.08%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)19.16%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)16.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.41%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)13.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.05%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.99%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.25 | ||
| P/S | 1.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.94 | ||
| P/B | 3.87 | ||
| P/tB | 4.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 8.98 |
EPS(TTM)1.44
EY6.73%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY7.02%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY6.7%
SpS16.26
BVpS5.53
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.83
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.05% | ||
| ROE | 27.87% | ||
| ROCE | 16.09% | ||
| ROIC | 12.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.97% | ||
| OM | 11.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.48% | ||
| GM | 61.86% | ||
| FCFM | 5.1% |
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)4.8%
ROE(3y)17.59%
ROE(5y)15.25%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)9.92%
ROICexc(3y)13.08%
ROICexc(5y)11.93%
ROICexgc(3y)15.48%
ROICexgc(5y)14.43%
ROCE(3y)14.48%
ROCE(5y)12.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.57%
OM growth 3Y-5.57%
OM growth 5Y0.79%
PM growth 3Y-29.86%
PM growth 5Y-13.51%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y2.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.01 |
F-Score7
WACC11.1%
ROIC/WACC1.14
Cap/Depr(3y)158.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)137.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-11.72%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
EPS Next Y8.1%
EPS Next 2Y9.64%
EPS Next 3Y10.54%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y3.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%1.75%
Revenue Next Year-0.25%
Revenue Next 2Y2.51%
Revenue Next 3Y3.36%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.44%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year58.6%
EBIT Next 3Y23.32%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y340.18%
FCF growth 3Y5.56%
FCF growth 5Y23.15%
OCF growth 1Y188.15%
OCF growth 3Y6.81%
OCF growth 5Y16.86%
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A / LEVI FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LEVI.
What is the valuation status for LEVI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A?
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 14.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.87.
How sustainable is the dividend of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) stock?
The dividend rating of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.78%.