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LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (LPLA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NASDAQ:LPLA - US50212V1008 - Common Stock

373.5 USD
+0.83 (+0.22%)
Last: 11/7/2025, 8:00:01 PM
373.5 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 11/7/2025, 8:00:01 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, LPLA scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LPLA was compared to 237 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. While LPLA belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LPLA is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! These ratings would make LPLA suitable for growth investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LPLA had positive earnings in the past year.
LPLA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LPLA has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LPLA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LPLA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLPLA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B

1.2 Ratios

LPLA has a Return On Assets of 6.40%. This is in the better half of the industry: LPLA outperforms 77.64% of its industry peers.
LPLA's Return On Equity of 22.03% is amongst the best of the industry. LPLA outperforms 88.61% of its industry peers.
LPLA has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.46%) than 85.23% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LPLA is significantly above the industry average of 7.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.46%) for LPLA is well below the 3 year average (15.44%), which needs to be investigated, but indicates that LPLA had better years and this may not be a problem.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.4%
ROE 22.03%
ROIC 10.46%
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)42.14%
ROE(5y)37.98%
ROIC(3y)15.44%
ROIC(5y)14.04%
LPLA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLPLA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10 20 30 40 50

1.3 Margins

LPLA has a worse Profit Margin (7.91%) than 62.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPLA has declined.
LPLA has a worse Operating Margin (13.92%) than 64.13% of its industry peers.
LPLA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 98.92%, LPLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.16% of the companies in the same industry.
LPLA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 13.92%
PM (TTM) 7.91%
GM 98.93%
OM growth 3Y10.2%
OM growth 5Y-2.12%
PM growth 3Y12.79%
PM growth 5Y-3%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
LPLA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLPLA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

Compared to 1 year ago, LPLA has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
LPLA has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LPLA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
LPLA Yearly Shares OutstandingLPLA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
LPLA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLPLA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

LPLA has an Altman-Z score of 3.55. This indicates that LPLA is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.55, LPLA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.48% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.44 is on the high side and indicates that LPLA has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.44, LPLA is not doing good in the industry: 69.20% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 3.55
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
LPLA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLPLA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 3.05 indicates that LPLA has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.05, LPLA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.59% of the companies in the same industry.
LPLA has a Quick Ratio of 3.05. This indicates that LPLA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LPLA has a better Quick ratio (3.05) than 80.59% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 3.05
LPLA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLPLA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LPLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.26%, which is quite impressive.
LPLA shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 18.07% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LPLA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 35.19%.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.10% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.26%
EPS 3Y32.96%
EPS 5Y18.07%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.19%
Revenue growth 3Y17.06%
Revenue growth 5Y17.1%
Sales Q2Q%47.85%

3.2 Future

LPLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.60% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.26% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y19.85%
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.6%
Revenue Next Year38.97%
Revenue Next 2Y31.72%
Revenue Next 3Y24.75%
Revenue Next 5Y19.26%

3.3 Evolution

The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
LPLA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLPLA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10B 20B 30B
LPLA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLPLA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2016 2018 2020 2022 2024 2026 2028 2030 2032 10 20 30

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.54, the valuation of LPLA can be described as rather expensive.
LPLA's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.83, LPLA is valued a bit cheaper.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.85, which indicates a correct valuation of LPLA.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LPLA.
LPLA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 32.68, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.54
Fwd PE 15.85
LPLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLPLA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

83.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LPLA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 12.57
LPLA Per share dataLPLA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 50 100 150

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.
LPLA has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LPLA's earnings are expected to grow with 20.72% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)1.08
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.32%, LPLA is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 8.39, LPLA is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.32, LPLA pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.39.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%

5.2 History

The dividend of LPLA has a limited annual growth rate of 3.76%.
LPLA has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LPLA has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.76%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
LPLA Yearly Dividends per shareLPLA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

LPLA pays out 8.17% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LPLA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP8.17%
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
LPLA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLPLA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B
LPLA Dividend Payout.LPLA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LPLA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC

NASDAQ:LPLA (11/7/2025, 8:00:01 PM)

After market: 373.5 0 (0%)

373.5

+0.83 (+0.22%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)10-30 2025-10-30/amc
Earnings (Next)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Inst Owners100.79%
Inst Owner Change-0.15%
Ins Owners0.39%
Ins Owner Change0.11%
Market Cap29.88B
Revenue(TTM)15.57B
Net Income(TTM)1.12B
Analysts80.87
Price Target423.23 (13.31%)
Short Float %2.71%
Short Ratio2.43
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.32%
Yearly Dividend1.2
Dividend Growth(5Y)3.76%
DP8.17%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date11-13 2025-11-13 (0.3)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)6.36%
Min EPS beat(2)4.59%
Max EPS beat(2)8.12%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)7.08%
Min EPS beat(4)4.59%
Max EPS beat(4)9.9%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)5.48%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)4.74%
EPS beat(16)15
Avg EPS beat(16)5.1%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.35%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.76%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.61%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.92%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.5%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.05%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.18%
PT rev (1m)-6.04%
PT rev (3m)-5.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.33%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.57%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.84%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9.73%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)5.98%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.54
Fwd PE 15.85
P/S 2.12
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 53.01
P/B 5.89
P/tB 24.49
EV/EBITDA 12.57
EPS(TTM)19.11
EY5.12%
EPS(NY)23.57
Fwd EY6.31%
FCF(TTM)-0.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)7.05
OCFY1.89%
SpS176.57
BVpS63.43
TBVpS15.25
PEG (NY)0.98
PEG (5Y)1.08
Graham Number165.15
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 6.4%
ROE 22.03%
ROCE 13.96%
ROIC 10.46%
ROICexc 17.77%
ROICexgc 49.87%
OM 13.92%
PM (TTM) 7.91%
GM 98.93%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)9.04%
ROA(5y)8.01%
ROE(3y)42.14%
ROE(5y)37.98%
ROIC(3y)15.44%
ROIC(5y)14.04%
ROICexc(3y)25.8%
ROICexc(5y)23.26%
ROICexgc(3y)599.08%
ROICexgc(5y)438.7%
ROCE(3y)20.61%
ROCE(5y)18.75%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-20.71%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-23.61%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-7.03%
OM growth 3Y10.2%
OM growth 5Y-2.12%
PM growth 3Y12.79%
PM growth 5Y-3%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y0.02%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.81
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.44
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 2.93
Cap/Depr 108.67%
Cap/Sales 4.03%
Interest Coverage 6.36
Cash Conversion 22.64%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.05
Quick Ratio 3.05
Altman-Z 3.55
F-Score3
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)115.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)105.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.04%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.51%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.26%
EPS 3Y32.96%
EPS 5Y18.07%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y19.85%
EPS Next 2Y19.52%
EPS Next 3Y20.72%
EPS Next 5Y10.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)35.19%
Revenue growth 3Y17.06%
Revenue growth 5Y17.1%
Sales Q2Q%47.85%
Revenue Next Year38.97%
Revenue Next 2Y31.72%
Revenue Next 3Y24.75%
Revenue Next 5Y19.26%
EBIT growth 1Y24.53%
EBIT growth 3Y29%
EBIT growth 5Y14.62%
EBIT Next Year35.15%
EBIT Next 3Y26.74%
EBIT Next 5Y18.07%
FCF growth 1Y-100.3%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-73.72%
OCF growth 3Y-15.07%
OCF growth 5Y-14.95%

LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC / LPLA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LPLA stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LPLA.


Can you provide the valuation status for LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (LPLA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of LPLA stock?

LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (LPLA) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (LPLA) is expected to grow by 19.85% in the next year.


Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LPLA stock?

The dividend rating of LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (LPLA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 8.17%.