314.25 USD
+18.08 (+6.1%)
314.25 USD
0 (0%)
LFUS gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. While LFUS has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. LFUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LFUS had positive earnings in the past year.
- LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- Of the past 5 years LFUS 4 years were profitable.
- LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.84%, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Equity of LFUS (4.44%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LFUS's Return On Invested Capital of 6.22% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 65.04% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LFUS is in line with the industry average of 8.87%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 4.44% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% |
ROA(3y)6.21%
ROA(5y)6.47%
ROE(3y)10.5%
ROE(5y)10.91%
ROIC(3y)8.41%
ROIC(5y)8.36%
1.3 Margins
- LFUS has a Profit Margin of 5.11%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 69.11% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LFUS has declined.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 13.87%, LFUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFUS has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.92%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- LFUS's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 13.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 36.92% |
OM growth 3Y-13.65%
OM growth 5Y-2.27%
PM growth 3Y-30.54%
PM growth 5Y-13.14%
GM growth 3Y-1.06%
GM growth 5Y-0.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- LFUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- There is no outstanding debt for LFUS. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- LFUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.94. This indicates that LFUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.94, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LFUS is 2.11, which is a good value as it means it would take LFUS, 2.11 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LFUS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.11 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 76.42% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that LFUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LFUS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.75
WACC8.3%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 4.00, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.98% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 3.05 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LFUS has a Quick ratio of 3.05. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.94% over the past year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.82% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.94%
EPS 3Y-14.13%
EPS 5Y10.82%
EPS Q2Q%31.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%12.17%
3.2 Future
- LFUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.14% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 7.98% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.18%
EPS Next 2Y17.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.56%
EPS Next 5Y15.14%
Revenue Next Year9.73%
Revenue Next 2Y8.5%
Revenue Next 3Y8.66%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 29.42, the valuation of LFUS can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.04% of the companies in the same industry.
- LFUS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.60, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.48, the valuation of LFUS can be described as rather expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LFUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.83.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 29.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.48 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.48% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LFUS is valued cheaper than 83.74% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 17.19 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LFUS's earnings are expected to grow with 17.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.46
PEG (5Y)2.72
EPS Next 2Y17.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.01%.
- LFUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. LFUS pays more dividend than 86.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LFUS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.01% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LFUS grows each year by 13.74%, which is quite nice.
- LFUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LFUS has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- LFUS pays out 59.57% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
- The dividend of LFUS is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP59.57%
EPS Next 2Y17.75%
EPS Next 3Y17.56%
LITTELFUSE INC / LFUS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LFUS.
Can you provide the valuation status for LITTELFUSE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LFUS stock?
LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is LITTELFUSE INC?
The financial health rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is 7 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is expected to grow by 20.18% in the next year.