LPKF LASER & ELECTRONICS SE (LPK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis

Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:LPK • DE0006450000

7.81 EUR

+0.33 (+4.41%)

Last: Jan 30, 2026, 07:00 PM

Fundamental Rating

Overall LPK gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LPK against 51 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. The financial health of LPK is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. While showing a medium growth rate, LPK is valued expensive at the moment.

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LPK had negative earnings in the past year.
LPK had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In multiple years LPK reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
LPK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

LPK's Return On Assets of -0.81% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LPK outperforms 41.18% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -1.16%, LPK is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.10% of the companies in the same industry.
LPK's Return On Invested Capital of 0.53% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LPK is outperformed by 62.75% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
ROA	-0.81%
ROE	-1.16%
ROIC	0.53%

ROA(3y)-0.41%

ROA(5y)0.61%

ROE(3y)-0.53%

ROE(5y)0.81%

ROIC(3y)N/A

ROIC(5y)N/A

1.3 Margins

The Operating Margin of LPK (0.69%) is worse than 62.75% of its industry peers.
LPK has a worse Gross Margin (30.38%) than 72.55% of its industry peers.
LPK's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
OM	0.69%
PM (TTM)	N/A
GM	30.38%

OM growth 3YN/A

OM growth 5YN/A

PM growth 3YN/A

PM growth 5YN/A

GM growth 3Y-2.76%

GM growth 5Y-3.75%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LPK is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LPK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, LPK has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The debt/assets ratio for LPK has been reduced compared to a year ago.

2.2 Solvency

LPK has an Altman-Z score of 4.84. This indicates that LPK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.84, LPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
LPK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LPK (0.01) is better than 94.12% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Debt/Equity	0.01
Debt/FCF	N/A
Altman-Z	4.84

ROIC/WACC0.07

WACC7.35%

2.3 Liquidity

LPK has a Current Ratio of 1.82. This is a normal value and indicates that LPK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LPK (1.82) is better than 62.75% of its industry peers.
LPK has a Quick Ratio of 1.02. This is a normal value and indicates that LPK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LPK has a Quick ratio of 1.02. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LPK outperforms 52.94% of its industry peers.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
Current Ratio	1.82
Quick Ratio	1.02

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 43.37% over the past year.
LPK shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.24%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -2.58% on average over the past years.

EPS 1Y (TTM)43.37%

EPS 3YN/A

EPS 5YN/A

EPS Q2Q%-28.57%

Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.24%

Revenue growth 3Y9.51%

Revenue growth 5Y-2.58%

Sales Q2Q%-9.19%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LPK will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 133.70% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.

EPS Next Y152.94%

EPS Next 2Y129.45%

EPS Next 3Y133.7%

EPS Next 5YN/A

Revenue Next Year0.52%

Revenue Next 2Y4.71%

Revenue Next 3Y9.73%

Revenue Next 5Y12.79%

3.3 Evolution

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.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LPK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 41.80, the valuation of LPK can be described as expensive.
LPK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LPK is more expensive than 68.63% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 25.57. LPK is valued rather expensively when compared to this.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
PE	N/A
Fwd PE	41.8

4.2 Price Multiples

LPK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LPK is more expensive than 60.78% of the companies in the same industry.

		Industry Rank	Sector Rank
P/FCF	N/A
EV/EBITDA	22.48

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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LPK's earnings are expected to grow with 133.70% in the coming years.