Livent Corporation (LTHM) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LTHM - US53814L1089 - Common Stock
16.51 USD
-1.54 (-8.53%)
16.3 USD
-0.21 (-1.27%)
Taking everything into account, LTHM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LTHM was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LTHM has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LTHM is growing strongly while it also seems undervalued. This is an interesting combination This makes LTHM very considerable for value and growth and quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LTHM had positive earnings in the past year.
LTHM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
LTHM has a better Return On Assets (15.89%) than 96.43% of its industry peers.
LTHM has a better Return On Equity (21.55%) than 86.90% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LTHM (16.86%) is better than 94.05% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.89% | ||
| ROE | 21.55% | ||
| ROIC | 16.86% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)5.38%
ROE(5y)10.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 40.77%, LTHM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LTHM has grown nicely.
The Operating Margin of LTHM (51.57%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LTHM has grown nicely.
LTHM's Gross Margin of 58.78% is amongst the best of the industry. LTHM outperforms 94.05% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LTHM has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 51.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 40.77% | ||
| GM | 58.78% |
OM growth 3Y31.56%
OM growth 5Y5.62%
PM growth 3Y37.55%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y18.28%
GM growth 5Y2.71%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LTHM is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LTHM has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LTHM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 4.47 indicates that LTHM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LTHM (4.47) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
LTHM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.03. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LTHM would need 6.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LTHM has a better Debt to FCF ratio (6.03) than 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that LTHM is not too dependend on debt financing.
LTHM's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTHM outperforms 79.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.46 indicates that LTHM has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 3.46, LTHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
LTHM has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that LTHM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LTHM's Quick ratio of 1.99 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTHM outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LTHM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 82.24%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LTHM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 36.22% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 28.38% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 18.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.24%
EPS 3Y50.23%
EPS 5Y36.22%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.38%
Revenue growth 3Y27.93%
Revenue growth 5Y18.54%
Sales Q2Q%-8.72%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LTHM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.99% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 19.07% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y41.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
EPS Next 5Y30.99%
Revenue Next Year10.53%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y16.09%
Revenue Next 5Y19.07%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
LTHM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.47.
LTHM's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LTHM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.30, LTHM is valued rather cheaply.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of LTHM can be described as reasonable.
86.90% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LTHM, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LTHM to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.04), we can say LTHM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LTHM indicates a rather cheap valuation: LTHM is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LTHM's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 73.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LTHM's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LTHM has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LTHM's earnings are expected to grow with 17.85% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LTHM does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
16.51
-1.54 (-8.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners0.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.97B
Revenue(TTM)920.10M
Net Income(TTM)375.10M
Analysts78.4
Price Target24.83 (50.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.14%
Max EPS beat(2)6.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.14%
Max EPS beat(4)49.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.45%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.18%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-58.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-22.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.45%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.59%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.31%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.88%
PT rev (1m)-6.33%
PT rev (3m)-22.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-31.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.67%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.03 | ||
| P/S | 3.23 | ||
| P/FCF | 73.71 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.71 | ||
| P/tB | 1.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY11.81%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY11.07%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY13.07%
SpS5.11
BVpS9.67
TBVpS9.67
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.23
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 15.89% | ||
| ROE | 21.55% | ||
| ROCE | 21.35% | ||
| ROIC | 16.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.76% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.77% | ||
| OM | 51.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 40.77% | ||
| GM | 58.78% | ||
| FCFM | 4.38% |
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)5.38%
ROE(5y)10.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y25.49%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-6.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y25.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.24%
OM growth 3Y31.56%
OM growth 5Y5.62%
PM growth 3Y37.55%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y18.28%
GM growth 5Y2.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.48 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 1167.79% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 37.82% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 41.26 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77% | ||
| Profit Quality | 10.74% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.47 |
F-Score7
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.91
Cap/Depr(3y)745.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)706.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)35.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.24%
EPS 3Y50.23%
EPS 5Y36.22%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
EPS Next Y41.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
EPS Next 5Y30.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.38%
Revenue growth 3Y27.93%
Revenue growth 5Y18.54%
Sales Q2Q%-8.72%
Revenue Next Year10.53%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y16.09%
Revenue Next 5Y19.07%
EBIT growth 1Y113.26%
EBIT growth 3Y68.31%
EBIT growth 5Y25.2%
EBIT Next Year53.07%
EBIT Next 3Y22.01%
EBIT Next 5Y31.97%
FCF growth 1Y207.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y65.81%
OCF growth 1Y747.82%
OCF growth 3Y98.54%
OCF growth 5Y50.8%
Livent Corporation / LTHM FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LTHM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LTHM.
Can you provide the valuation status for Livent Corporation?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to Livent Corporation (LTHM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LTHM stock?
Livent Corporation (LTHM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LTHM stock?
The financial health rating of Livent Corporation (LTHM) is 7 / 10.