LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LFUS - Nasdaq - US5370081045 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, LFUS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LFUS was compared to 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LFUS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LFUS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally LFUS also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes LFUS very considerable for dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LFUS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LFUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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 2.89% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.66%, LFUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.17% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 5.96%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 67.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LFUS is in line with the industry average of 8.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.89% | ||
| ROE | 4.66% | ||
| ROIC | 5.96% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)6.54%
ROE(3y)10.67%
ROE(5y)11.01%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)8.56%
1.3 Margins
With a decent Profit Margin value of 5.16%, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 12.78%, LFUS belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFUS has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.56%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
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 | 12.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.16% | ||
| GM | 36.56% |
OM growth 3Y-12.29%
OM growth 5Y-1.35%
PM growth 3Y-27.69%
PM growth 5Y-11.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
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.
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
The Debt to FCF ratio of LFUS is 2.93, which is a good value as it means it would take LFUS, 2.93 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.93, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LFUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.61
WACC9.84%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.61 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.61, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS has a Quick Ratio of 2.62. This indicates that LFUS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 2.62, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.62 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LFUS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -27.83%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.45% on average over the past years.
LFUS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -7.28%.
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)-27.83%
EPS 3Y-13.69%
EPS 5Y4.45%
EPS Q2Q%0.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.28%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.81%
Sales Q2Q%-0.81%
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 19.55% on average per year.
LFUS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.85% yearly.
EPS Next Y22.69%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.08%
EPS Next 5Y19.55%
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.85%
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 27.25 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LFUS.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.47. LFUS is around the same levels.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.21 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LFUS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 64.17% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 92.74, LFUS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 76.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 19.65 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
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 25.08% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)6.12
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.21%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LFUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.86. LFUS pays more dividend than 89.17% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.21, LFUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.28.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LFUS grows each year by 13.75%, which is quite nice.
LFUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LFUS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.75%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
59.34% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LFUS. 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.
DP59.34%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.08%
LITTELFUSE INC
NASDAQ:LFUS (2/4/2025, 8:00:02 PM)
After market: 231.05 0 (0%)231.05
-0.61 (-0.26%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners100.72%
Inst Owner Change-0.01%
Ins Owners0.91%
Ins Owner Change2.4%
Market Cap5.73B
Analysts81.67
Price Target302.6 (30.97%)
Short Float %1.43%
Short Ratio2.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.21% |
Yearly Dividend2.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.75%
DP59.34%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)12.04%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.99%
Max EPS beat(2)27.07%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)8.14%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.99%
Max EPS beat(4)27.07%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)6.72%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)9.93%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)14.65%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.2%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.29%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.34%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.5%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.23%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)1.48%
PT rev (1m)0.82%
PT rev (3m)0.43%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.03%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.63%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.99%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 27.25 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.21 | ||
| P/S | 2.62 | ||
| P/FCF | 19.65 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.59 | ||
| P/B | 2.36 | ||
| P/tB | 8.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)8.48
EY3.67%
EPS(NY)10.4
Fwd EY4.5%
FCF(TTM)11.76
FCFY5.09%
OCF(TTM)14.82
OCFY6.41%
SpS88.3
BVpS97.8
TBVpS28.85
PEG (NY)1.2
PEG (5Y)6.12
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 2.89% | ||
| ROE | 4.66% | ||
| ROCE | 8.07% | ||
| ROIC | 5.96% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 20.01% | ||
| OM | 12.78% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.16% | ||
| GM | 36.56% | ||
| FCFM | 13.32% |
ROA(3y)6.32%
ROA(5y)6.54%
ROE(3y)10.67%
ROE(5y)11.01%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)8.56%
ROICexc(3y)10.47%
ROICexc(5y)10.58%
ROICexgc(3y)28.24%
ROICexgc(5y)27.72%
ROCE(3y)11.72%
ROCE(5y)11.6%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-14.15%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-2.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-16.6%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.21%
OM growth 3Y-12.29%
OM growth 5Y-1.35%
PM growth 3Y-27.69%
PM growth 5Y-11.02%
GM growth 3Y-0.5%
GM growth 5Y0.13%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.56
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.93 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.46% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | 258.17% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.62 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score5
WACC9.84%
ROIC/WACC0.61
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)3.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.9%
Profit Quality(3y)161.91%
Profit Quality(5y)148.11%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-27.83%
EPS 3Y-13.69%
EPS 5Y4.45%
EPS Q2Q%0.99%
EPS Next Y22.69%
EPS Next 2Y23.69%
EPS Next 3Y25.08%
EPS Next 5Y19.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-7.28%
Revenue growth 3Y1.75%
Revenue growth 5Y7.81%
Sales Q2Q%-0.81%
Revenue Next Year4.66%
Revenue Next 2Y6.2%
Revenue Next 3Y6.41%
Revenue Next 5Y6.85%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.47%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.76%
EBIT growth 5Y6.35%
EBIT Next Year61.76%
EBIT Next 3Y30.33%
EBIT Next 5Y26.02%
FCF growth 1Y-21.4%
FCF growth 3Y1.06%
FCF growth 5Y9.73%
OCF growth 1Y-19.63%
OCF growth 3Y-0.51%
OCF growth 5Y8.43%