262.54 USD
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Overall LFUS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LFUS 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. 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.
In the past year LFUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 2.84%, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 61.29% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS has a Return On Equity of 4.44%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFUS outperforms 57.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.22%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.52% 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 9.00%.
| 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 68.55% of its industry peers.
LFUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LFUS has a Operating Margin of 13.87%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LFUS outperforms 84.68% of its industry peers.
LFUS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LFUS has a better Gross Margin (36.92%) than 60.48% of its industry peers.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LFUS has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LFUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LFUS has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LFUS has an Altman-Z score of 4.43. This indicates that LFUS is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LFUS has a better Altman-Z score (4.43) than 66.94% of its industry peers.
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.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LFUS (2.11) is better than 75.81% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.30 indicates that LFUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
LFUS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30 is in line compared 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 | 4.43 |
ROIC/WACC0.68
WACC9.18%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LFUS has a Current ratio of 4.00. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 73.39% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.05 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 3.05, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
LFUS shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.78%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.81% on average over the past years.
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.
LFUS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.12% yearly.
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
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 26.18, which means the current valuation is very expensive for 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, LFUS is valued at the same level.
LFUS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.55.
LFUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LFUS is cheaper than 68.55% 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 23.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 26.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.55 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 72.58% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LFUS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LFUS is cheaper than 86.29% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.36 |
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)0.98
PEG (5Y)5.88
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.19%. 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 0.47. LFUS pays more dividend than 88.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.94, LFUS is paying slightly less dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.19% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LFUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.74%!
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)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 Owners106.25%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.74%
Market Cap6.54B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (17.15%)
Short Float %2.67%
Short Ratio3.16
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-DateN/A
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%
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)0.54%
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 | 26.18 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.55 | ||
| P/S | 2.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.15 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.34 | ||
| P/B | 2.45 | ||
| P/tB | 7.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.36 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY3.82%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY4.87%
FCF(TTM)15.31
FCFY5.83%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY6.97%
SpS93.25
BVpS107.29
TBVpS34.4
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)5.88
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 | 4.43 |
F-Score8
WACC9.18%
ROIC/WACC0.68
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LITTELFUSE INC?
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.
How financially healthy is LITTELFUSE INC?
The financial health rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is 7 / 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 26.65% in the next year.