LIMBACH HOLDINGS INC (LMB) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LMB - US53263P1057 - Common Stock
93.75 USD
+2.02 (+2.2%)
93.75 USD
0 (0%)
Taking everything into account, LMB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LMB was compared to 55 industry peers in the Construction & Engineering industry. LMB has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LMB is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LMB was profitable.
LMB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LMB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LMB 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 10.29%, LMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
LMB has a better Return On Equity (20.70%) than 76.36% of its industry peers.
LMB has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.61%. This is in the better half of the industry: LMB outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
LMB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.70%. This is significantly below the industry average of 17.10%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.70%) for LMB is below the current ROIC(14.61%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.29% | ||
| ROE | 20.7% | ||
| ROIC | 14.61% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)14.8%
ROE(5y)12.57%
ROIC(3y)11.7%
ROIC(5y)10.88%
1.3 Margins
LMB has a better Profit Margin (6.38%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LMB has grown nicely.
LMB has a Operating Margin of 7.68%. This is in the better half of the industry: LMB outperforms 67.27% of its industry peers.
LMB's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LMB (28.26%) is better than 78.18% of its industry peers.
LMB's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 7.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.38% | ||
| GM | 28.26% |
OM growth 3Y37.65%
OM growth 5Y38.44%
PM growth 3Y63.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.66%
GM growth 5Y16.44%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LMB is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LMB has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LMB has more shares outstanding
LMB has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LMB has an Altman-Z score of 6.36. This indicates that LMB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LMB has a Altman-Z score of 6.36. This is amongst the best in the industry. LMB outperforms 81.82% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LMB is 1.38, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LMB, only 1.38 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LMB's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.38 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LMB outperforms 78.18% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17 indicates that LMB is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.17, LMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.38 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.36 |
ROIC/WACC1.46
WACC10.03%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.69 indicates that LMB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.69, LMB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
LMB has a Quick Ratio of 1.69. This is a normal value and indicates that LMB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LMB has a Quick ratio of 1.69. This is amongst the best in the industry. LMB outperforms 85.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 33.79% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 45.92% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
LMB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 8.05%.
Measured over the past years, LMB shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.28% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.79%
EPS 3Y55.97%
EPS 5Y45.92%
EPS Q2Q%28%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.28%
Sales Q2Q%16.37%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LMB will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 28.18% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 16.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y34.28%
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y28.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year25.92%
Revenue Next 2Y20.06%
Revenue Next 3Y16.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.00, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LMB.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LMB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LMB is cheaper than 63.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LMB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 27.69.
LMB is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.92.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LMB indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LMB is cheaper than 76.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LMB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 23.18.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LMB is on the same level as its industry peers.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LMB.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
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.
LMB has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LMB's earnings are expected to grow with 28.18% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.7
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y28.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LMB does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
93.75
+2.02 (+2.2%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryConstruction & Engineering
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners83.93%
Inst Owner Change-0.05%
Ins Owners4.42%
Ins Owner Change-0.07%
Market Cap1.09B
Analysts82.5
Price Target140 (49.33%)
Short Float %9.36%
Short Ratio4.16
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)103.71%
Min EPS beat(2)1.39%
Max EPS beat(2)206.03%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)56.19%
Min EPS beat(4)1.39%
Max EPS beat(4)206.03%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)55.32%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)95.45%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)82.13%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.26%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.34%
Max Revenue beat(2)8.86%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)8.86%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)1.08%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.12%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-13.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)8.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.22%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.92 | ||
| P/S | 1.97 | ||
| P/FCF | 46 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.3 | ||
| P/B | 6.39 | ||
| P/tB | 10.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 18.67 |
EPS(TTM)2.93
EY3.13%
EPS(NY)4.09
Fwd EY4.36%
FCF(TTM)2.04
FCFY2.17%
OCF(TTM)2.45
OCFY2.61%
SpS47.54
BVpS14.66
TBVpS8.58
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)0.7
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.29% | ||
| ROE | 20.7% | ||
| ROCE | 19.34% | ||
| ROIC | 14.61% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.22% | ||
| OM | 7.68% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.38% | ||
| GM | 28.26% | ||
| FCFM | 4.29% |
ROA(3y)5.96%
ROA(5y)4.52%
ROE(3y)14.8%
ROE(5y)12.57%
ROIC(3y)11.7%
ROIC(5y)10.88%
ROICexc(3y)16.68%
ROICexc(5y)15.45%
ROICexgc(3y)28.73%
ROICexgc(5y)24.46%
ROCE(3y)15.48%
ROCE(5y)14.4%
ROICexcg growth 3Y47.36%
ROICexcg growth 5Y35.34%
ROICexc growth 3Y29.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y24.1%
OM growth 3Y37.65%
OM growth 5Y38.44%
PM growth 3Y63.32%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y16.66%
GM growth 5Y16.44%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover1.61
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.17 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.38 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.5 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 33.16% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.86% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 20.82 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 67.14% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 6.36 |
F-Score5
WACC10.03%
ROIC/WACC1.46
Cap/Depr(3y)34.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)28.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.7%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.5%
Profit Quality(3y)288.62%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)33.79%
EPS 3Y55.97%
EPS 5Y45.92%
EPS Q2Q%28%
EPS Next Y34.28%
EPS Next 2Y25.92%
EPS Next 3Y28.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.05%
Revenue growth 3Y1.89%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.28%
Sales Q2Q%16.37%
Revenue Next Year25.92%
Revenue Next 2Y20.06%
Revenue Next 3Y16.46%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y33.62%
EBIT growth 3Y40.25%
EBIT growth 5Y36.67%
EBIT Next Year109.56%
EBIT Next 3Y42.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-49.59%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.96%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A