278.39 USD
+5.61 (+2.06%)
278.39 USD
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Taking everything into account, LFUS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LFUS was compared to 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LFUS is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LFUS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. Finally LFUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make LFUS a good candidate for dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LFUS was profitable.
LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LFUS had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in each 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 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS has a Return On Equity of 4.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFUS outperforms 57.26% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.22%, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.32% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.41%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.82%.
| 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
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.11%, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 68.55% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LFUS's Operating Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. LFUS outperforms 84.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFUS has declined.
The Gross Margin of LFUS (36.92%) is better than 60.48% of its industry peers.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LFUS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LFUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LFUS has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LFUS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.59 indicates that LFUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.59, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.13% 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio of 2.11. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
LFUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LFUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 40.32% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.59 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.11%
2.3 Liquidity
LFUS has a Current Ratio of 4.00. This indicates that LFUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 4.00, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.39% 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's Quick ratio of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 72.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LFUS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 18.56%, which is quite good.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.45% on average over the past years.
LFUS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.78%.
Measured over the past years, LFUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.81% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.56%
EPS 3Y-13.69%
EPS 5Y4.45%
EPS Q2Q%8.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.81%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LFUS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.22% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LFUS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.12% on average per year.
EPS Next Y26.65%
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
EPS Next 5Y17.22%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y8.51%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y8.12%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 27.76, the valuation of LFUS can be described as expensive.
LFUS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LFUS is cheaper than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
LFUS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.79.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.92, LFUS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LFUS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LFUS is cheaper than 73.39% of the companies in the same industry.
83.06% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LFUS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.22 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LFUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LFUS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)6.23
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.10%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, LFUS pays a better dividend. On top of this LFUS pays more dividend than 87.10% of the companies listed in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.10, LFUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.92.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LFUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.74%!
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.
LFUS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP59.57%
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners106.25%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.74%
Market Cap6.93B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (10.48%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.1% |
Yearly Dividend2.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.74%
DP59.57%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)11.79%
Min EPS beat(2)3.39%
Max EPS beat(2)20.19%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)9.8%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.99%
Max EPS beat(4)20.19%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)8.59%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.02%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.41%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.33%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)4.34%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.34%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.06%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.24%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.59%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)1.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.54%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.76 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.79 | ||
| P/S | 2.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.21 | ||
| P/B | 2.59 | ||
| P/tB | 8.09 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 15.22 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY3.6%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY4.59%
FCF(TTM)15.31
FCFY5.5%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY6.57%
SpS93.25
BVpS107.29
TBVpS34.4
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)6.23
Graham Number155.6
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.84% | ||
| ROE | 4.44% | ||
| ROCE | 8.58% | ||
| ROIC | 6.22% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.74% | ||
| OM | 13.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.11% | ||
| GM | 36.92% | ||
| FCFM | 16.42% |
ROA(3y)6.21%
ROA(5y)6.47%
ROE(3y)10.5%
ROE(5y)10.91%
ROIC(3y)8.41%
ROIC(5y)8.36%
ROICexc(3y)10.18%
ROICexc(5y)10.33%
ROICexgc(3y)27.6%
ROICexgc(5y)27.15%
ROCE(3y)11.6%
ROCE(5y)11.53%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-15.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.41%
ROICexc growth 3Y-17.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y-3.04%
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%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 56.19% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.19 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 100.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | 321.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 4 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 3.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.59 |
F-Score8
WACC9.11%
ROIC/WACC0.68
Cap/Depr(3y)69.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.9%
Profit Quality(3y)172.91%
Profit Quality(5y)154.72%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.56%
EPS 3Y-13.69%
EPS 5Y4.45%
EPS Q2Q%8.86%
EPS Next Y26.65%
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
EPS Next 5Y17.22%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.78%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.81%
Sales Q2Q%10.09%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y8.51%
Revenue Next 3Y7.85%
Revenue Next 5Y8.12%
EBIT growth 1Y11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.36%
EBIT Next Year92.43%
EBIT Next 3Y34.69%
EBIT Next 5Y24.39%
FCF growth 1Y15.62%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y9.73%
OCF growth 1Y8.66%
OCF growth 3Y-0.51%
OCF growth 5Y8.43%
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 26.65% in the next year.