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LFUS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 124 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. LFUS also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, LFUS could be worth investigating further for dividend investing!.
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.
In the past 5 years LFUS has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LFUS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LFUS's Return On Assets of 2.84% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 61.29% of its industry peers.
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.
The Return On Invested Capital of LFUS (6.22%) is better than 64.52% of its industry peers.
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 9.00%.
| 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
The Profit Margin of LFUS (5.11%) is better than 68.55% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LFUS has declined.
LFUS's Operating Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. LFUS outperforms 84.68% of its industry peers.
LFUS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LFUS has a better Gross Margin (36.92%) than 60.48% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LFUS has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
LFUS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LFUS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.51 indicates that LFUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LFUS's Altman-Z score of 4.51 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 66.94% of its industry peers.
LFUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.11. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LFUS would need 2.11 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LFUS's Debt to FCF ratio of 2.11 is fine compared to the rest 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 has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30. This is comparable 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 | 4.51 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.1%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LFUS (4.00) is better than 73.39% of its industry peers.
LFUS has a Quick Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that LFUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LFUS (3.05) is better than 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.
Measured over the past 5 years, LFUS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 4.45% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LFUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.78% in the last year.
LFUS shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.81% yearly.
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.
LFUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.12% yearly.
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 27.78, the valuation of LFUS can be described as expensive.
66.13% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LFUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LFUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.17.
LFUS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.81.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LFUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LFUS is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LFUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.81 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.39% of the companies are valued more expensively.
85.48% 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 | 18.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of LFUS may justify a higher PE ratio.
LFUS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.04
PEG (5Y)6.24
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
LFUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.47. LFUS pays more dividend than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 1.94.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
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
59.57% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LFUS. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of LFUS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is 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 Change0%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.74%
Market Cap6.94B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (10.4%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
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 | 27.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 21.81 | ||
| P/S | 2.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.2 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.22 | ||
| P/B | 2.6 | ||
| P/tB | 8.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.79 |
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)6.24
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 | 4.51 |
F-Score8
WACC9.1%
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 5Y24.4%
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.