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LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LNW - US80874P1093 - Common Stock

86.22 USD
-3.33 (-3.72%)
Last: 11/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM
90.84 USD
+4.62 (+5.36%)
After Hours: 11/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LNW scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LNW had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LNW had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LNW 4 years were profitable.
Of the past 5 years LNW 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
LNW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLNW Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.13%, LNW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.93% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 55.19%, LNW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LNW (11.81%) is better than 76.69% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LNW is in line with the industry average of 10.39%.
The 3 year average ROIC (10.25%) for LNW is below the current ROIC(11.81%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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
LNW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLNW Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200 300

1.3 Margins

LNW has a Profit Margin of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNW outperforms 80.45% of its industry peers.
LNW's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LNW's Operating Margin of 25.77% is amongst the best of the industry. LNW outperforms 90.23% of its industry peers.
LNW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 72.74%, LNW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.72% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNW has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector 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%
LNW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLNW Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50 100

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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.
LNW has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LNW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LNW is higher compared to a year ago.
LNW Yearly Shares OutstandingLNW Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
LNW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLNW Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B

2.2 Solvency

LNW has an Altman-Z score of 2.08. This is not the best score and indicates that LNW is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LNW (2.08) is better than 60.15% of its industry peers.
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.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.77 is on the high side and indicates that LNW has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 6.77, LNW is not doing good in the industry: 63.91% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.77
Debt/FCF 12.7
Altman-Z 2.08
ROIC/WACC1.41
WACC8.38%
LNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLNW Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 2B -2B 4B 6B 8B

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 has a Current ratio of 2.13. This is amongst the best in 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.
LNW has a better Quick ratio (1.85) than 84.21% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.13
Quick Ratio 1.85
LNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLNW Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

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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.
Measured over the past 5 years, LNW shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.53% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LNW shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.87% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.95% on average over the past years.
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

LNW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.44% yearly.
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.
LNW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLNW Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 1B 2B 3B 4B
LNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLNW Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 0 10 -10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.78, LNW is valued on the expensive side.
69.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNW, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.51, LNW is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.23 indicates a correct valuation of LNW.
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.
LNW's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 18.78
Fwd PE 12.23
LNW Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLNW Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60 80

4.2 Price Multiples

LNW's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNW is cheaper than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LNW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNW is cheaper than 73.68% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.61
EV/EBITDA 10.03
LNW Per share dataLNW EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 -40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LNW's 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.
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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

No dividends for LNW!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LIGHT & WONDER INC

NASDAQ:LNW (11/12/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 90.84 +4.62 (+5.36%)

86.22

-3.33 (-3.72%)

Chartmill FA Rating
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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.


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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.