LPKF LASER & ELECTRONICS SE (LPK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:LPK - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0006450000 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LPK. LPK was compared to 49 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LPK scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LPK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LPK had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LPK had a positive cash flow from operations.
LPK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LPK had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LPK has a Return On Assets (-1.26%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LPK has a Return On Equity (-1.98%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 0.85%, LPK perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.94% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LPK is below the industry average of 7.79%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.26% | ||
| ROE | -1.98% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% |
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)1.07%
ROE(5y)4.68%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
1.3 Margins
LPK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LPK has a Operating Margin (0.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LPK's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 30.03%, LPK is not doing good in the industry: 67.35% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LPK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.03% |
OM growth 3Y-18.79%
OM growth 5Y-9.93%
PM growth 3Y-36.66%
PM growth 5Y-26.78%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y4.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LPK has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LPK remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LPK remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LPK is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LPK has an Altman-Z score of 4.35. This indicates that LPK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.35, LPK belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.71% of the companies in the same industry.
LPK has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.29. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LPK would need 9.29 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LPK has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.29) which is in line with its industry peers.
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 93.88% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC7.05%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.64 indicates that LPK should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.64, LPK is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.94% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LPK may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LPK's Quick ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LPK is outperformed by 71.43% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LPK shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 58.27%, which is quite impressive.
The earnings per share for LPK have been decreasing by -26.26% on average. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.91% in the past year.
LPK shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.72% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.27%
EPS 3Y-31.02%
EPS 5Y-26.26%
EPS Q2Q%-170%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y8.92%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 60.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 9.40% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y-147.22%
EPS Next 2Y36.42%
EPS Next 3Y60.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5Y9.4%
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LPK reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
LPK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 37.95.
LPK's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.10. LPK is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.95 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LPK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
LPK's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 157.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LPK's earnings are expected to grow with 60.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.42%
EPS Next 3Y60.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LPK does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:LPK (3/10/2025, 10:20:08 AM)
8.56
+0.04 (+0.47%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap209.72M
Analysts80
Price Target11.14 (30.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)-2.24%
PT rev (3m)-5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-88.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)-152.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.65%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 37.95 | ||
| P/S | 1.67 | ||
| P/FCF | 157.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 27.2 | ||
| P/B | 2.41 | ||
| P/tB | 3.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 22.01 |
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.23
Fwd EY2.64%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.63%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY3.68%
SpS5.14
BVpS3.55
TBVpS2.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.26% | ||
| ROE | -1.98% | ||
| ROCE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.25% | ||
| OM | 0.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.03% | ||
| FCFM | 1.06% |
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)1.07%
ROE(5y)4.68%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
ROICexc(3y)3.66%
ROICexc(5y)7.73%
ROICexgc(3y)4.84%
ROICexgc(5y)10.09%
ROCE(3y)4.57%
ROCE(5y)8.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.6%
OM growth 3Y-18.79%
OM growth 5Y-9.93%
PM growth 3Y-36.66%
PM growth 5Y-26.78%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y4.36%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.35 |
F-Score5
WACC7.05%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)98.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.27%
EPS 3Y-31.02%
EPS 5Y-26.26%
EPS Q2Q%-170%
EPS Next Y-147.22%
EPS Next 2Y36.42%
EPS Next 3Y60.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y8.92%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5Y9.4%
EBIT growth 1Y559.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.29%
EBIT Next Year183.03%
EBIT Next 3Y89.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y125.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y118.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A