257.34 USD
-4.77 (-1.82%)
257.34 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. LFUS is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LFUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate. Finally 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.
In the past 5 years LFUS has always been profitable.
LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 2.84%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.48% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.44%, LFUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 6.22%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.71% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LFUS is in line with the industry average of 9.30%.
| 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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.11%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
LFUS's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LFUS's Operating Margin of 13.87% is amongst the best of the industry. LFUS outperforms 84.68% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFUS has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 36.92%, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.48% of the companies in the same 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
LFUS has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for LFUS is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.43 indicates that LFUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 4.43, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 2.11, LFUS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.81% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Debt to Equity ratio of 0.30. This is comparable 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/WACC0.71
WACC8.78%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 4.00 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LFUS (4.00) is better than 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.
The Quick ratio of LFUS (3.05) is better than 72.58% 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.
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
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.
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.
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
LFUS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 25.66.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 67.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. LFUS is around the same levels.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 20.15, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LFUS.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LFUS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LFUS is cheaper than 68.55% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.40. LFUS is around the same levels.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 25.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.15 |
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 | 16.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.33 |
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.
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 20.15% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)5.76
EPS Next 2Y22.73%
EPS Next 3Y20.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFUS has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.15%.
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.
With a Dividend Yield of 1.15, LFUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
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.
LFUS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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-0.74%
Market Cap6.41B
Revenue(TTM)2.32B
Net Income(TTM)118.65M
Analysts82
Price Target307.56 (19.52%)
Short Float %3.34%
Short Ratio4.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.15% |
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%
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 | 25.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 20.15 | ||
| P/S | 2.76 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 14.06 | ||
| P/B | 2.4 | ||
| P/tB | 7.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 14.33 |
EPS(TTM)10.03
EY3.9%
EPS(NY)12.77
Fwd EY4.96%
FCF(TTM)15.31
FCFY5.95%
OCF(TTM)18.3
OCFY7.11%
SpS93.25
BVpS107.29
TBVpS34.4
PEG (NY)0.96
PEG (5Y)5.76
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
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 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 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%.