LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LFUS • US5370081045
359.55 USD
+2.27 (+0.64%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
359.55 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/13/2026, 8:21:38 PM
Taking everything into account, LFUS scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LFUS was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LFUS has an average financial health and profitability rating. LFUS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LFUS was profitable.
- In the past year LFUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years LFUS 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years LFUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LFUS has a Return On Assets of -1.81%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFUS outperforms 44.72% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -2.96%, LFUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.53% of the companies in the same industry.
- LFUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 76.42% 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 8.99%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.31%) for LFUS is above the 3 year average (7.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.81% | ||
| ROE | -2.96% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% |
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)8.71%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
1.3 Margins
- LFUS's Operating Margin of 15.09% is amongst the best of the industry. LFUS outperforms 88.62% of its industry peers.
- LFUS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LFUS has a Gross Margin of 37.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
- LFUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.97% |
OM growth 3Y-11.09%
OM growth 5Y1.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LFUS is destroying value.
- LFUS has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LFUS has more shares outstanding
- LFUS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LFUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LFUS would need 2.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.19, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
- LFUS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- LFUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 40.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.9
WACC9.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LFUS has a Current ratio (2.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that LFUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LFUS's Quick ratio of 1.91 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 58.54% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.94% over the past year.
- LFUS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.82% yearly.
- LFUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.92%.
- Measured over the past years, LFUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 10.54% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.94%
EPS 3Y-14.13%
EPS 5Y10.82%
EPS Q2Q%31.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y10.54%
Sales Q2Q%12.17%
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 15.14% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LFUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.98% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.21%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5Y15.14%
Revenue Next Year11.96%
Revenue Next 2Y9.41%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LFUS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 33.67.
- 62.60% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LFUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.97, LFUS is valued a bit more expensive.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.32 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LFUS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 64.23% of the companies in the same industry.
- LFUS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 27.96, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 78.05% 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 | 24.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LFUS's 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 16.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)3.11
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LFUS has a yearly dividend return of 0.90%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.48, LFUS pays a better dividend. On top of this LFUS pays more dividend than 85.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.90, LFUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LFUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.26%!
- LFUS has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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)11.26%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of LFUS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LFUS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- LFUS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-100.41%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners106.25%
Inst Owner Change-2.27%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.68%
Market Cap8.95B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-71.70M
Analysts82
Price Target347.27 (-3.42%)
Short Float %2.81%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.9% |
Yearly Dividend2.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.26%
DP-100.41%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-19 2026-02-19 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.92%
Min EPS beat(2)3.39%
Max EPS beat(2)4.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.66%
Min EPS beat(4)3.39%
Max EPS beat(4)20.19%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.9%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.34%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)12.91%
PT rev (3m)12.45%
EPS NQ rev (1m)2.85%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.99%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.01%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)5.24%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.43%
Revenue NY rev (1m)3.35%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 33.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.32 | ||
| P/S | 3.75 | ||
| P/FCF | 24.45 | ||
| P/OCF | 20.64 | ||
| P/B | 3.69 | ||
| P/tB | 14.45 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)10.68
EY2.97%
EPS(NY)13.16
Fwd EY3.66%
FCF(TTM)14.7
FCFY4.09%
OCF(TTM)17.42
OCFY4.85%
SpS95.84
BVpS97.43
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)1.45
PEG (5Y)3.11
Graham Number153.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.81% | ||
| ROE | -2.96% | ||
| ROCE | 10.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.98% | ||
| OM | 15.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.97% | ||
| FCFM | 15.34% |
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)8.71%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
ROICexc(3y)9.26%
ROICexc(5y)11.44%
ROICexgc(3y)24.88%
ROICexgc(5y)30.27%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)11.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.88%
OM growth 3Y-11.09%
OM growth 5Y1.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC9.21%
ROIC/WACC0.9
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)3.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.94%
EPS 3Y-14.13%
EPS 5Y10.82%
EPS Q2Q%31.86%
EPS Next Y23.21%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5Y15.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y10.54%
Sales Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue Next Year11.96%
Revenue Next 2Y9.41%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y7.98%
EBIT growth 1Y34.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.62%
EBIT growth 5Y11.96%
EBIT Next Year55.11%
EBIT Next 3Y25.99%
EBIT Next 5Y20.71%
FCF growth 1Y25.5%
FCF growth 3Y5.1%
FCF growth 5Y12.65%
OCF growth 1Y17.99%
OCF growth 3Y1.1%
OCF growth 5Y10.95%
LITTELFUSE INC / LFUS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LFUS.
Can you provide the valuation status for LITTELFUSE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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 4 / 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 23.21% in the next year.