86.22 USD
-3.33 (-3.72%)
90.84 USD
+4.62 (+5.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LNW. LNW was compared to 133 industry peers in the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. LNW has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LNW has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LNW was profitable.
- In the past year LNW had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years LNW 4 years were profitable.
- LNW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- The Return On Assets of LNW (6.13%) is better than 72.93% of its industry peers.
- LNW's Return On Equity of 55.19% is amongst the best of the industry. LNW outperforms 90.98% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LNW (11.81%) is better than 76.69% of its industry peers.
- LNW had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 10.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.34%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (10.25%) for LNW is below the current ROIC(11.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 55.19% | ||
| ROIC | 11.81% |
ROA(3y)23.43%
ROA(5y)13.57%
ROE(3y)148.45%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Profit Margin of LNW (12.39%) is better than 80.45% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNW has declined.
- LNW has a Operating Margin of 25.77%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNW outperforms 90.23% of its industry peers.
- LNW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LNW has a Gross Margin of 72.74%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNW outperforms 88.72% of its industry peers.
- LNW's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 25.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 72.74% |
OM growth 3Y22.93%
OM growth 5Y12.62%
PM growth 3Y-15.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LNW is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LNW has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LNW has less shares outstanding
- LNW has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.08 indicates that LNW is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LNW has a better Altman-Z score (2.08) than 60.15% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LNW is 12.70, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNW, 12.70 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LNW has a Debt to FCF ratio (12.70) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LNW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.77. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- The Debt to Equity ratio of LNW (6.77) is worse than 63.91% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.38%
2.3 Liquidity
- LNW has a Current Ratio of 2.13. This indicates that LNW is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- LNW's Current ratio of 2.13 is amongst the best of the industry. LNW outperforms 89.47% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that LNW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.85, LNW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- LNW shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 42.55%, which is quite impressive.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.53% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, LNW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.87% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LNW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.95% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.55%
EPS 3Y5.53%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.87%
Revenue growth 3Y13.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNW will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.44% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LNW will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 5.29% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.71%
EPS Next 2Y38.2%
EPS Next 3Y33.93%
EPS Next 5Y21.44%
Revenue Next Year6.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.93%
Revenue Next 3Y6.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.29%
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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.78, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LNW.
- 69.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.94. LNW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- LNW is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23.
- LNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNW is cheaper than 79.70% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.94. LNW is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNW is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- 73.68% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNW, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
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.
- The decent profitability rating of LNW may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LNW's earnings are expected to grow with 33.93% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y38.2%
EPS Next 3Y33.93%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LNW!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
86.22
-3.33 (-3.72%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Services
GICS IndustryHotels, Restaurants & Leisure
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners64.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change3.37%
Market Cap7.24B
Revenue(TTM)3.22B
Net Income(TTM)399.00M
Analysts75.56
Price Target109.41 (26.9%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-13.07%
Min EPS beat(2)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(2)-3.54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.66%
Min EPS beat(4)-22.6%
Max EPS beat(4)25.54%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-3.31%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-6.12%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)3604.41%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.52%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.46%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.52%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.11%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.41%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.4%
Revenue beat(16)11
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.74%
PT rev (1m)1.73%
PT rev (3m)-0.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-10.27%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.16%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 | ||
| P/S | 2.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 10.69 | ||
| P/B | 10.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 10.03 |
EPS(TTM)4.59
EY5.32%
EPS(NY)7.05
Fwd EY8.17%
FCF(TTM)4.63
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)8.06
OCFY9.35%
SpS38.37
BVpS8.61
TBVpS-43.64
PEG (NY)0.36
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number29.82
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.13% | ||
| ROE | 55.19% | ||
| ROCE | 14.1% | ||
| ROIC | 11.81% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.31% | ||
| ROICexgc | 54.99% | ||
| OM | 25.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 72.74% | ||
| FCFM | 12.08% |
ROA(3y)23.43%
ROA(5y)13.57%
ROE(3y)148.45%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)10.25%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.23%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)64.46%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)12.23%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y87.73%
ROICexgc growth 5Y32.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y57.06%
ROICexc growth 5Y29.38%
OM growth 3Y22.93%
OM growth 5Y12.62%
PM growth 3Y-15.12%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.43%
GM growth 5Y0.59%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 79.78% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.94% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 56.84% | ||
| Profit Quality | 97.49% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.85 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
F-Score7
WACC8.38%
ROIC/WACC1.41
Cap/Depr(3y)65.3%
Cap/Depr(5y)54.63%
Cap/Sales(3y)8.72%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.06%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)42.55%
EPS 3Y5.53%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%88.73%
EPS Next Y52.71%
EPS Next 2Y38.2%
EPS Next 3Y33.93%
EPS Next 5Y21.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.87%
Revenue growth 3Y13.98%
Revenue growth 5Y5.95%
Sales Q2Q%2.94%
Revenue Next Year6.25%
Revenue Next 2Y6.93%
Revenue Next 3Y6.52%
Revenue Next 5Y5.29%
EBIT growth 1Y9.07%
EBIT growth 3Y40.12%
EBIT growth 5Y19.32%
EBIT Next Year97.12%
EBIT Next 3Y33.14%
EBIT Next 5Y18.21%
FCF growth 1Y305.21%
FCF growth 3Y-13.04%
FCF growth 5Y5.31%
OCF growth 1Y101.49%
OCF growth 3Y-2.65%
OCF growth 5Y2.97%
LIGHT & WONDER INC / LNW FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LNW stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LNW.
Can you provide the valuation status for LIGHT & WONDER INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LIGHT & WONDER INC?
LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
How financially healthy is LIGHT & WONDER INC?
The financial health rating of LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) is 5 / 10.