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LIFESTANCE HEALTH GROUP INC (LFST) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LFST - Nasdaq - US53228F1012 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

6.13  -0.03 (-0.49%)

After market: 6.2 +0.07 (+1.14%)

Fundamental Rating

3

Overall LFST gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LFST against 105 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. LFST scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, LFST is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LFST had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LFST had a positive cash flow from operations.
LFST had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years LFST reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LFST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLFST Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M -100M -200M -300M

1.2 Ratios

LFST's Return On Assets of -2.71% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFST outperforms 41.90% of its industry peers.
LFST has a Return On Equity (-3.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.71%
ROE -3.97%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-7.15%
ROA(5y)-11.83%
ROE(3y)-10.4%
ROE(5y)-16.72%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LFST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLFST Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10 -20 -30 -40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for LFST so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LFST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLFST Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -20 -40 -60 -80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LFST does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LFST has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LFST has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LFST is higher compared to a year ago.
LFST Yearly Shares OutstandingLFST Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
LFST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLFST Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.15 indicates that LFST is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LFST's Altman-Z score of 2.15 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFST outperforms 52.38% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LFST is 3.35, which is a good value as it means it would take LFST, 3.35 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LFST has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.35) than 75.24% of its industry peers.
LFST has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.19. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LFST's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.19 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFST outperforms 69.52% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 3.35
Altman-Z 2.15
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.82%
LFST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLFST Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.37 indicates that LFST should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LFST's Current ratio of 1.37 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFST outperforms 44.76% of its industry peers.
LFST has a Quick Ratio of 1.37. This is a normal value and indicates that LFST is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.37, LFST is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
LFST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLFST Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LFST shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 68.63%, which is quite impressive.
Looking at the last year, LFST shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 18.50% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 42.55% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.5%
Revenue growth 3Y23.29%
Revenue growth 5Y42.55%
Sales Q2Q%15.99%

3.2 Future

LFST is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 36.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LFST will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y40.23%
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y36.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year14.49%
Revenue Next 2Y14.23%
Revenue Next 3Y14.7%
Revenue Next 5Y12.39%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
LFST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLFST Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
LFST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLFST Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 -0.2 -0.4 -0.6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LFST. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Also next year LFST is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LFST Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLFST Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40 -60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFST is valued a bit more expensive than 61.90% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LFST indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LFST is cheaper than 61.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 27.51
EV/EBITDA 63.02
LFST Per share dataLFST EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2 3

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LFST's earnings are expected to grow with 36.28% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y36.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LFST!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LIFESTANCE HEALTH GROUP INC

NASDAQ:LFST (4/22/2025, 8:17:05 PM)

After market: 6.2 +0.07 (+1.14%)

6.13

-0.03 (-0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)02-27 2025-02-27/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07/bmo
Inst Owners35.32%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners6.62%
Ins Owner Change1.74%
Market Cap2.36B
Analysts80
Price Target9.18 (49.76%)
Short Float %7.19%
Short Ratio5.88
Dividend
Industry RankSector 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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)57.54%
Min EPS beat(2)43.98%
Max EPS beat(2)71.11%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)40.26%
Min EPS beat(4)10.6%
Max EPS beat(4)71.11%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-1.34%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.32%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.72%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.72%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.87%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)34.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)23.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)42.6%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.9%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.88
P/FCF 27.51
P/OCF 21.98
P/B 1.63
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 63.02
EPS(TTM)-0.16
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.1
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY3.64%
OCF(TTM)0.28
OCFY4.55%
SpS3.25
BVpS3.76
TBVpS-0.1
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -2.71%
ROE -3.97%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM 6.85%
ROA(3y)-7.15%
ROA(5y)-11.83%
ROE(3y)-10.4%
ROE(5y)-16.72%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.59
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.19
Debt/FCF 3.35
Debt/EBITDA 7.08
Cap/Depr 30.4%
Cap/Sales 1.72%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 271.48%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.37
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 2.15
F-Score7
WACC8.82%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)65.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)98.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.93%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.81%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)68.63%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%83.33%
EPS Next Y40.23%
EPS Next 2Y33.7%
EPS Next 3Y36.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)18.5%
Revenue growth 3Y23.29%
Revenue growth 5Y42.55%
Sales Q2Q%15.99%
Revenue Next Year14.49%
Revenue Next 2Y14.23%
Revenue Next 3Y14.7%
Revenue Next 5Y12.39%
EBIT growth 1Y83.22%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year428.75%
EBIT Next 3Y97.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y249.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y99.09%
OCF growth 1Y735.28%
OCF growth 3Y124.97%
OCF growth 5Y44.46%