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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. While LFUS has a great health rating, its profitability is only average at the moment. 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.
In the past 5 years LFUS has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LFUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LFUS (2.84%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 4.44%, LFUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.45% of the companies in the same industry.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 6.22%, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LFUS is in line with the industry average of 9.29%.
| 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 66.94% of its industry peers.
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 83.87% of its industry peers.
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 60.48% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LFUS is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LFUS has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LFUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LFUS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LFUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.35. This indicates that LFUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LFUS (4.35) is better than 68.55% of its industry peers.
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 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 | 4.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.61%
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 74.19% 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.
LFUS has a better Quick ratio (3.05) than 73.39% 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 nice 18.56% over the past year.
LFUS shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 4.45% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 8.12% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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.
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 25.42 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LFUS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LFUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LFUS is cheaper than 67.74% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LFUS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.96, 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 70.16% 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 23.84.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LFUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LFUS is cheaper than 72.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LFUS is valued cheaper than 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.94 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LFUS's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
The decent profitability rating of LFUS 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)0.95
PEG (5Y)5.71
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.47, LFUS pays a better dividend. On top of this LFUS pays more dividend than 88.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, LFUS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
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
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 Owners106.82%
Inst Owner Change1.5%
Ins Owners0.87%
Ins Owner Change-0.74%
Market Cap6.35B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (20.61%)
Short Float %3.34%
Short Ratio4.09
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-Date
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)-0.41%
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)0.59%
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 | 25.42 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.96 | ||
| P/S | 2.73 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.66 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.93 | ||
| P/B | 2.38 | ||
| P/tB | 7.41 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.94 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY3.93%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY5.01%
FCF(TTM)15.31
FCFY6%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY7.18%
SpS93.25
BVpS107.29
TBVpS34.4
PEG (NY)0.95
PEG (5Y)5.71
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 | 4.35 |
F-Score8
WACC8.61%
ROIC/WACC0.72
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.
What is the valuation status of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 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.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LITTELFUSE INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is expected to grow by 26.65% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
The dividend rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 59.57%.