155.14 USD
+3.21 (+2.11%)
155.7 USD
+0.56 (+0.36%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 7 out of 10 to LRCX. LRCX was compared to 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. While LRCX has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LRCX is not priced too expensively while it is growing strongly. Keep and eye on this one! This makes LRCX very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LRCX had positive earnings in the past year.
LRCX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LRCX had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LRCX had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LRCX's Return On Assets of 26.53% is amongst the best of the industry. LRCX outperforms 98.21% of its industry peers.
LRCX has a Return On Equity of 57.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LRCX outperforms 97.32% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LRCX (37.82%) is better than 98.21% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LRCX is significantly above the industry average of 10.75%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (37.82%) for LRCX is above the 3 year average (31.47%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.53% | ||
| ROE | 57.01% | ||
| ROIC | 37.82% |
ROA(3y)23.18%
ROA(5y)24.18%
ROE(3y)51.37%
ROE(5y)58.46%
ROIC(3y)31.47%
ROIC(5y)32.89%
1.3 Margins
LRCX has a better Profit Margin (29.66%) than 91.96% of its industry peers.
LRCX's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 33.00%, LRCX belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LRCX has grown nicely.
LRCX has a Gross Margin of 49.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: LRCX outperforms 61.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LRCX has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.66% | ||
| GM | 49.31% |
OM growth 3Y0.81%
OM growth 5Y3.76%
PM growth 3Y2.83%
PM growth 5Y5.33%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LRCX is creating value.
LRCX has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LRCX has less shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LRCX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LRCX has a debt to FCF ratio of 0.81. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 0.81 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LRCX (0.81) is better than 78.57% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.37 indicates that LRCX is not too dependend on debt financing.
LRCX's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.37 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LRCX is outperformed by 63.39% of its industry peers.
Although LRCX does not score too well on debt/equity it has very limited outstanding debt, which is well covered by the FCF. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC3.57
WACC10.6%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.21 indicates that LRCX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LRCX's Current ratio of 2.21 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LRCX is outperformed by 70.54% of its industry peers.
LRCX has a Quick Ratio of 1.60. This is a normal value and indicates that LRCX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LRCX has a worse Quick ratio (1.60) than 69.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LRCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 41.65%, which is quite impressive.
LRCX shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 21.02% yearly.
The Revenue has grown by 25.66% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
Measured over the past years, LRCX shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 12.91% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.65%
EPS 3Y7.72%
EPS 5Y21.02%
EPS Q2Q%46.51%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.66%
Revenue growth 3Y2.29%
Revenue growth 5Y12.91%
Sales Q2Q%27.74%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.46% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LRCX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 10.31% on average per year.
EPS Next Y19.45%
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
EPS Next 5Y13.46%
Revenue Next Year16.75%
Revenue Next 2Y14.46%
Revenue Next 3Y11.68%
Revenue Next 5Y10.31%
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 estimated forward Revenue growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LRCX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 34.17.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LRCX is valued a bit cheaper than 69.64% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.15. LRCX is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.88, the valuation of LRCX can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LRCX is valued a bit cheaper than 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.12. LRCX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.88 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LRCX indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LRCX is cheaper than 65.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LRCX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 74.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 35.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LRCX has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LRCX's earnings are expected to grow with 15.09% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.63
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LRCX has a yearly dividend return of 0.75%, which is pretty low.
LRCX's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.33. LRCX pays more dividend than 80.36% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.75, LRCX pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.41.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LRCX grows each year by 14.54%, which is quite nice.
LRCX has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LRCX has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.54%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
5.3 Sustainability
20.32% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LRCX. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LRCX is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP20.32%
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners89.15%
Inst Owner Change-0.94%
Ins Owners0.26%
Ins Owner Change-2.39%
Market Cap195.64B
Revenue(TTM)19.59B
Net Income(TTM)5.81B
Analysts80
Price Target164.95 (6.32%)
Short Float %2.65%
Short Ratio2.84
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.75% |
Yearly Dividend0.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.54%
DP20.32%
Div Incr Years10
Div Non Decr Years10
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4.44%
Min EPS beat(2)1.09%
Max EPS beat(2)7.79%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)3%
Min EPS beat(4)1.09%
Max EPS beat(4)7.79%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)3.8%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)5.49%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)5.37%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)0.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-0.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.22%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.03%
Min Revenue beat(4)-0.48%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.22%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.07%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.08%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.14%
PT rev (1m)39.01%
PT rev (3m)47.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)12.46%
EPS NQ rev (3m)13.19%
EPS NY rev (1m)6.83%
EPS NY rev (3m)8.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)8.82%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)7.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 34.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 26.88 | ||
| P/S | 9.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 35.25 | ||
| P/OCF | 30.65 | ||
| P/B | 19.19 | ||
| P/tB | 23.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 28.2 |
EPS(TTM)4.54
EY2.93%
EPS(NY)5.77
Fwd EY3.72%
FCF(TTM)4.4
FCFY2.84%
OCF(TTM)5.06
OCFY3.26%
SpS15.54
BVpS8.08
TBVpS6.63
PEG (NY)1.76
PEG (5Y)1.63
Graham Number28.73
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 26.53% | ||
| ROE | 57.01% | ||
| ROCE | 42.56% | ||
| ROIC | 37.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 67.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 86.11% | ||
| OM | 33% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 29.66% | ||
| GM | 49.31% | ||
| FCFM | 28.33% |
ROA(3y)23.18%
ROA(5y)24.18%
ROE(3y)51.37%
ROE(5y)58.46%
ROIC(3y)31.47%
ROIC(5y)32.89%
ROICexc(3y)52.82%
ROICexc(5y)54.36%
ROICexgc(3y)66.54%
ROICexgc(5y)68.82%
ROCE(3y)35.41%
ROCE(5y)37.02%
ROICexgc growth 3Y7.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.35%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.47%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.28%
OM growth 3Y0.81%
OM growth 5Y3.76%
PM growth 3Y2.83%
PM growth 5Y5.33%
GM growth 3Y2.15%
GM growth 5Y1.2%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.89
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.37 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0.81 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.54 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 211.81% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 4.26% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 93.06% | ||
| Profit Quality | 95.52% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.6 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score8
WACC10.6%
ROIC/WACC3.57
Cap/Depr(3y)151.1%
Cap/Depr(5y)146.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.22%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.04%
Profit Quality(3y)105.3%
Profit Quality(5y)90.85%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)41.65%
EPS 3Y7.72%
EPS 5Y21.02%
EPS Q2Q%46.51%
EPS Next Y19.45%
EPS Next 2Y18.08%
EPS Next 3Y15.09%
EPS Next 5Y13.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)25.66%
Revenue growth 3Y2.29%
Revenue growth 5Y12.91%
Sales Q2Q%27.74%
Revenue Next Year16.75%
Revenue Next 2Y14.46%
Revenue Next 3Y11.68%
Revenue Next 5Y10.31%
EBIT growth 1Y41.9%
EBIT growth 3Y3.12%
EBIT growth 5Y17.15%
EBIT Next Year16.89%
EBIT Next 3Y17.16%
EBIT Next 5Y10.27%
FCF growth 1Y23.28%
FCF growth 3Y28.47%
FCF growth 5Y23%
OCF growth 1Y29.21%
OCF growth 3Y25.82%
OCF growth 5Y23.76%
LAM RESEARCH CORP / LRCX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LRCX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LRCX.
Can you provide the valuation status for LAM RESEARCH CORP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LAM RESEARCH CORP?
LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the valuation of LAM RESEARCH CORP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) is 34.17 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 19.19.
Can you provide the financial health for LRCX stock?
The financial health rating of LAM RESEARCH CORP (LRCX) is 6 / 10.