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DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA-REG (LHA.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe - FRA:LHA - DE0008232125 - Common Stock

7.396 EUR
-0.04 (-0.54%)
Last: 9/16/2025, 5:36:15 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, LHA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LHA was compared to 12 industry peers in the Passenger Airlines industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LHA have multiple concerns. LHA has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LHA had positive earnings in the past year.
LHA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LHA reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LHA 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
LHA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLHA.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B -4B -6B

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.68%, LHA is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 17.22%, LHA perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LHA has a worse Return On Invested Capital (4.94%) than 91.67% of its industry peers.
LHA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 5.56%. This is below the industry average of 9.96%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.68%
ROE 17.22%
ROIC 4.94%
ROA(3y)2.82%
ROA(5y)-2.75%
ROE(3y)12.9%
ROE(5y)-101.96%
ROIC(3y)5.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
LHA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLHA.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -100 -200 -300 -400

1.3 Margins

LHA's Profit Margin of 4.59% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LHA outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LHA has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LHA (3.94%) is worse than 91.67% of its industry peers.
LHA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LHA has a Gross Margin of 42.93%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LHA underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
LHA's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.94%
PM (TTM) 4.59%
GM 42.93%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-2.51%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.97%
LHA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLHA.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 40 -40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LHA 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 LHA remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LHA has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LHA has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LHA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingLHA.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LHA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLHA.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10B 20B 30B 40B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.10, we must say that LHA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.10, LHA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LHA has a debt to FCF ratio of 36.61. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LHA would need 36.61 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LHA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 36.61. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LHA underperforms 91.67% of its industry peers.
LHA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.09. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LHA's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LHA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF 36.61
Altman-Z 1.1
ROIC/WACC0.69
WACC7.17%
LHA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLHA.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5B 10B 15B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.78 indicates that LHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LHA's Current ratio of 0.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LHA outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that LHA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LHA's Quick ratio of 0.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LHA outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.71
LHA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLHA.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5B 10B 15B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 76.19% over the past year.
LHA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -8.68% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LHA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 6.03% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.63% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-8.68%
EPS Q2Q%115.38%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.03%
Revenue growth 3Y30.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.63%
Sales Q2Q%3.15%

3.2 Future

LHA is expected to show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 5.00% yearly.
LHA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 3.31% yearly.
EPS Next Y-4.17%
EPS Next 2Y5.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
EPS Next 5Y5%
Revenue Next Year5.86%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%

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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LHA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLHA.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 10B 20B 30B 40B
LHA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLHA.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 2 -2 -4 -6 -8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 5.00 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LHA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LHA is valued a bit cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LHA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 5.77 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LHA.
LHA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LHA is cheaper than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.71, LHA is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5
Fwd PE 5.77
LHA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLHA.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LHA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LHA is valued expensively inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.14
EV/EBITDA 1.91
LHA.DE Per share dataLHA.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y5.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LHA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.98%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, LHA pays a better dividend. On top of this LHA pays more dividend than 100.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, LHA pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.98%

5.2 History

The dividend of LHA decreases each year by -12.90%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
LHA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareLHA.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

20.82% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LHA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
DP20.82%
EPS Next 2Y5.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
LHA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLHA.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B -4B -6B
LHA.DE Dividend Payout.LHA.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LHA.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

DEUTSCHE LUFTHANSA-REG

FRA:LHA (9/16/2025, 5:36:15 PM)

7.396

-0.04 (-0.54%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupTransportation
GICS IndustryPassenger Airlines
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/amc
Earnings (Next)10-30 2025-10-30
Inst Owners14.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners15.08%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap8.86B
Analysts65
Price Target7.96 (7.63%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.98%
Yearly Dividend0.31
Dividend Growth(5Y)-12.9%
DP20.82%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)13.52%
Min EPS beat(2)-48.52%
Max EPS beat(2)75.55%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)43.82%
Min EPS beat(4)-48.52%
Max EPS beat(4)125.25%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)8.01%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)3.63%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-7.95%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.59%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.6%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.42%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.6%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.58%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.64%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.2%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.87%
PT rev (1m)2.26%
PT rev (3m)11.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.52%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-14.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.46%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.43%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 5
Fwd PE 5.77
P/S 0.23
P/FCF 23.14
P/OCF 2.25
P/B 0.86
P/tB 0.99
EV/EBITDA 1.91
EPS(TTM)1.48
EY20.01%
EPS(NY)1.28
Fwd EY17.32%
FCF(TTM)0.32
FCFY4.32%
OCF(TTM)3.28
OCFY44.4%
SpS32.24
BVpS8.59
TBVpS7.48
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.68%
ROE 17.22%
ROCE 5.73%
ROIC 4.94%
ROICexc 7.3%
ROICexgc 7.89%
OM 3.94%
PM (TTM) 4.59%
GM 42.93%
FCFM 0.99%
ROA(3y)2.82%
ROA(5y)-2.75%
ROE(3y)12.9%
ROE(5y)-101.96%
ROIC(3y)5.56%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)8.18%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)8.86%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)6.45%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.91%
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5Y2.19%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-2.51%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y1.97%
GM growth 3Y-3.25%
GM growth 5Y-1.97%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.8
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.09
Debt/FCF 36.61
Debt/EBITDA 2.84
Cap/Depr 146.35%
Cap/Sales 9.19%
Interest Coverage 1.97
Cash Conversion 99.62%
Profit Quality 21.61%
Current Ratio 0.78
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 1.1
F-Score7
WACC7.17%
ROIC/WACC0.69
Cap/Depr(3y)134.14%
Cap/Depr(5y)97.69%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.13%
Cap/Sales(5y)8.88%
Profit Quality(3y)150.91%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)76.19%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y-8.68%
EPS Q2Q%115.38%
EPS Next Y-4.17%
EPS Next 2Y5.09%
EPS Next 3Y7.93%
EPS Next 5Y5%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.03%
Revenue growth 3Y30.76%
Revenue growth 5Y0.63%
Sales Q2Q%3.15%
Revenue Next Year5.86%
Revenue Next 2Y5.06%
Revenue Next 3Y4.65%
Revenue Next 5Y3.31%
EBIT growth 1Y3.96%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-1.9%
EBIT Next Year173.88%
EBIT Next 3Y48.48%
EBIT Next 5Y28.42%
FCF growth 1Y-64.07%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-14.95%
OCF growth 1Y2.82%
OCF growth 3Y113.67%
OCF growth 5Y-0.62%