LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LEVI • US52736R1023
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This LEVI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LEVI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LEVI had positive earnings in the past year.
- LEVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LEVI has always been profitable.
- Each year in the past 5 years LEVI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LEVI has a Return On Assets of 8.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEVI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- LEVI has a Return On Equity of 25.37%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEVI outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
- With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 13.09%, LEVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LEVI is in line with the industry average of 11.73%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (13.09%) for LEVI is above the 3 year average (11.90%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 25.37% | ||
| ROIC | 13.09% |
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)6.93%
ROE(3y)16.09%
ROE(5y)22.28%
ROIC(3y)11.9%
ROIC(5y)13.25%
1.3 Margins
- LEVI has a better Profit Margin (9.20%) than 88.89% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LEVI has remained more or less at the same level.
- LEVI has a better Operating Margin (11.45%) than 80.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEVI has grown nicely.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.73%, LEVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.22% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEVI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.2% | ||
| GM | 61.73% |
OM growth 3Y-0.31%
OM growth 5Y41.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.38%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
2. LEVI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LEVI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LEVI has less shares outstanding
- Compared to 5 years ago, LEVI has less shares outstanding
- The debt/assets ratio for LEVI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.81 indicates that LEVI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LEVI has a Altman-Z score (2.81) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LEVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LEVI would need 3.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LEVI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.37) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- LEVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- LEVI has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.46. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEVI outperforms 44.44% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC10.54%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that LEVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Current ratio value of 1.55, LEVI is not doing good in the industry: 64.44% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that LEVI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.94, LEVI is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.22% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. LEVI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LEVI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.00%, which is quite good.
- LEVI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 46.51% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.34% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.13% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8%
EPS 3Y-3.24%
EPS 5Y46.51%
EPS Q2Q%-18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.02%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEVI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.74% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEVI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.89% on average per year.
EPS Next Y11.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
- 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. LEVI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LEVI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 13.77.
- LEVI's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEVI is cheaper than 75.56% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.11), we can say LEVI is valued slightly cheaper.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.38, LEVI is valued correctly.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.56% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LEVI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LEVI's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEVI is cheaper than 73.33% 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 | 23.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of LEVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LEVI's earnings are expected to grow with 17.74% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
5. LEVI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.04%, LEVI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
- LEVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.48. LEVI pays more dividend than 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LEVI grows each year by 27.50%, which is quite nice.
- 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)27.5%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- LEVI pays out 36.83% 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.
DP36.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
LEVI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:LEVI (3/18/2026, 1:55:54 PM)
18.59
-0.08 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-02 2026-04-02
Inst Owners89.19%
Inst Owner Change3.8%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap7.26B
Revenue(TTM)6.28B
Net Income(TTM)578.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target27.68 (48.9%)
Short Float %12.82%
Short Ratio5.07
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.04% |
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.5%
DP36.83%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.83%
Min EPS beat(2)3.11%
Max EPS beat(2)8.55%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.41%
Min EPS beat(4)3.11%
Max EPS beat(4)61.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.37%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)18.25%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)16.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.73%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.08%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)-0.56%
PT rev (3m)-1.84%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.11%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)1.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.39%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.38 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.71 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 4.02 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY7.26%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY8.08%
FCF(TTM)0.79
FCFY4.25%
OCF(TTM)1.36
OCFY7.3%
SpS16.09
BVpS5.84
TBVpS4.62
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number13.31
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 25.37% | ||
| ROCE | 14.93% | ||
| ROIC | 13.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.05% | ||
| OM | 11.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.2% | ||
| GM | 61.73% | ||
| FCFM | 4.91% |
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)6.93%
ROE(3y)16.09%
ROE(5y)22.28%
ROIC(3y)11.9%
ROIC(5y)13.25%
ROICexc(3y)13.97%
ROICexc(5y)15.8%
ROICexgc(3y)16.06%
ROICexgc(5y)18.92%
ROCE(3y)13.6%
ROCE(5y)15.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y38.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y38.65%
OM growth 3Y-0.31%
OM growth 5Y41.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.38%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.81 |
F-Score7
WACC10.54%
ROIC/WACC1.24
Cap/Depr(3y)138.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)140.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.89%
Profit Quality(3y)139.99%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8%
EPS 3Y-3.24%
EPS 5Y46.51%
EPS Q2Q%-18%
EPS Next Y11.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.02%
Revenue Next Year6.64%
Revenue Next 2Y5.78%
Revenue Next 3Y5.89%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.38%
EBIT growth 3Y0.3%
EBIT growth 5Y51.87%
EBIT Next Year39.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-1.9%
OCF growth 1Y-41.05%
OCF growth 3Y32.42%
OCF growth 5Y2.43%
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A / LEVI Fundamental Analysis 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 13.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.19.
How sustainable is the dividend of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) stock?
The dividend rating of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.83%.