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241.2 USD
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Taking everything into account, LFUS scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LFUS was compared to 123 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate. LFUS also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes LFUS very considerable 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.
Each year in the past 5 years LFUS has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LFUS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.84%, LFUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.87% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS has a Return On Equity (4.44%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LFUS (6.22%) is better than 63.71% 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 9.11%.
| 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
LFUS has a better Profit Margin (5.11%) than 66.94% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LFUS has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 13.87%, LFUS belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFUS has declined.
LFUS's Gross Margin of 36.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LFUS has less shares outstanding
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 4.21 indicates that LFUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.21, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.94% of the companies in the same industry.
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 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 worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.30) than 61.29% of its industry peers.
Although LFUS does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.3 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.21 |
ROIC/WACC0.71
WACC8.78%
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.
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 74.19% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.45% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.78% in the past 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 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y21.01%
EPS Next 5Y17.22%
Revenue Next Year8.61%
Revenue Next 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y8.12%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 24.05, the valuation of LFUS can be described as rather expensive.
68.55% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LFUS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.47. LFUS is around the same levels.
LFUS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 18.67.
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 valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 34.42.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LFUS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LFUS is cheaper than 86.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.68 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap 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 21.01% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)5.4
EPS Next 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y21.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.28%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, 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 an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LFUS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LFUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.74%!
LFUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y21.01%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners105.88%
Inst Owner Change1.5%
Ins Owners0.88%
Ins Owner Change-0.41%
Market Cap5.98B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (27.51%)
Short Float %2.36%
Short Ratio3.35
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.28% |
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)1.26%
PT rev (3m)2.12%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.15%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.48%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.34%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 24.05 | ||
| Fwd PE | 18.67 | ||
| P/S | 2.57 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.68 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.24 | ||
| P/tB | 6.98 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.12 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY4.16%
EPS(NY)12.92
Fwd EY5.36%
FCF(TTM)15.38
FCFY6.38%
OCF(TTM)18.39
OCFY7.62%
SpS93.7
BVpS107.81
TBVpS34.57
PEG (NY)0.9
PEG (5Y)5.4
Graham Number155.98
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 | 4.21 |
F-Score8
WACC8.78%
ROIC/WACC0.71
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 2Y23.44%
EPS Next 3Y21.01%
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 2Y8.68%
Revenue Next 3Y8.12%
Revenue Next 5Y8.12%
EBIT growth 1Y11.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.14%
EBIT growth 5Y5.36%
EBIT Next Year93.12%
EBIT Next 3Y37.62%
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%.