LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LNW - US80874P1093 - Common Stock
86.22 USD
-3.33 (-3.72%)
90.84 USD
+4.62 (+5.36%)
Taking everything into account, LNW scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNW was compared to 132 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. This makes LNW very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNW had positive earnings in the past year.
LNW had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.13%, LNW is doing good in the industry, outperforming 73.48% 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 90.91% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LNW (11.81%) is better than 76.52% 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 10.61%.
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 Profit Margin of 12.39%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LNW outperforms 81.06% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNW has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 25.77%, LNW belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 90.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LNW's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LNW has a better Gross Margin (72.74%) than 88.64% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LNW has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
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.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.08, LNW is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.85% of the companies in the same industry.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 12.70 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNW outperforms 52.27% of its industry peers.
LNW has a Debt/Equity ratio of 6.77. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 6.77, LNW is doing worse than 64.39% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 6.77 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 12.7 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.08 |
ROIC/WACC1.4
WACC8.43%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that LNW has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LNW's Current ratio of 2.13 is amongst the best of the industry. LNW outperforms 89.39% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.85 indicates that LNW should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.85, LNW belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.09% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.87% in the past 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
LNW is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 21.44% yearly.
LNW is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.29% yearly.
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.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LNW indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LNW is cheaper than 68.94% of the companies listed in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LNW to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.07), 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.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNW is valued a bit cheaper than 78.03% of the companies in the same industry.
LNW is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 34.08, 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
63.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNW, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LNW's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNW is cheaper than 72.73% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners64.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.57%
Ins Owner Change4.68%
Market Cap7.24B
Revenue(TTM)3.22B
Net Income(TTM)399.00M
Analysts75.56
Price Target106.22 (23.2%)
Short Float %8.07%
Short Ratio3.1
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)-1.24%
PT rev (3m)-5.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-6.44%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.82%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.27%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
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
WACC8.43%
ROIC/WACC1.4
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.
What is the valuation status for LNW stock?
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.
What is the valuation of LIGHT & WONDER INC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) is 18.78 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 10.01.
What is the financial health of LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) stock?
The financial health rating of LIGHT & WONDER INC (LNW) is 5 / 10.