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. While LNW belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LNW is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNW was profitable.
LNW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LNW had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LNW had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LNW has a better Return On Assets (6.13%) than 72.93% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LNW (55.19%) is better than 90.98% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 11.81%, LNW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.69% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNW is in line with the industry average of 10.39%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (11.81%) for LNW is above the 3 year average (10.25%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
LNW has a better Profit Margin (12.39%) than 80.45% of its industry peers.
LNW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 25.77%, LNW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.23% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNW has grown nicely.
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LNW is still 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
Compared to 1 year ago, LNW has a worse debt to assets ratio.
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.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.08, LNW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LNW has a debt to FCF ratio of 12.70. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LNW would need 12.70 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNW (12.70) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.77. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LNW's Debt to Equity ratio of 6.77 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNW is outperformed by 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.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.13, LNW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that LNW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LNW (1.85) is better than 84.21% of its industry peers.
| 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.
LNW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 5.53% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LNW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.87% in the last year.
LNW shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.95% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 21.44% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 18.78 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LNW.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LNW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNW is cheaper than 69.17% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNW to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.60), we can say LNW is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23, the valuation of LNW can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNW is cheaper than 79.70% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LNW is valuated rather cheaply 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 | 18.78 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.23 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 63.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNW is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.68% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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.
LNW has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LNW's earnings are expected to grow with 33.93% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
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)
Earnings (Next)
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.