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LFUS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 125 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LFUS has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. LFUS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively. LFUS also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make LFUS suitable 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.
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.
LFUS has a Return On Equity of 4.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFUS outperforms 56.80% of its industry peers.
LFUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 6.22%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 64.00% 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 9.26%.
| 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 67.20% 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 84.00% of its industry peers.
LFUS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LFUS has a Gross Margin (36.92%) which is comparable to the rest of the 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, LFUS has more shares outstanding
LFUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.40 indicates that LFUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LFUS has a better Altman-Z score (4.40) than 68.80% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 2.11, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.20% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that LFUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LFUS (0.30) is worse than 60.00% 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 | 4.4 |
ROIC/WACC0.72
WACC8.64%
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.
LFUS's Current ratio of 4.00 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 73.60% 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's Quick ratio of 3.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 72.80% 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.45% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, LFUS shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.78% in the last year.
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)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.
Based on estimates for the next years, LFUS will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.12% on average per year.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.88, LFUS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 68.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.49.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.32, the valuation of LFUS can be described as rather expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.20% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.69.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LFUS is cheaper than 87.20% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.19 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LFUS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)5.81
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.16%. 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 2.33. LFUS pays more dividend than 88.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, LFUS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LFUS grows each year by 13.74%, which is quite nice.
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.
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-0.45%
Market Cap6.46B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (18.5%)
Short Float %2.58%
Short Ratio3.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.16% |
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)2.12%
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)-1.44%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.62%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.32 | ||
| P/S | 2.78 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.18 | ||
| P/B | 2.42 | ||
| P/tB | 7.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.19 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY3.86%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY4.92%
FCF(TTM)15.31
FCFY5.9%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY7.05%
SpS93.25
BVpS107.29
TBVpS34.4
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)5.81
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 | 4.4 |
F-Score8
WACC8.64%
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 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 5 / 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%.