Livent Corporation (LTHM) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LTHM • US53814L1089
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This LTHM fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LTHM Profitability Analysis
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's Return On Equity of 21.55% is amongst the best of the industry. LTHM outperforms 86.90% of its industry peers.
- LTHM has a Return On Invested Capital of 16.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTHM outperforms 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
- LTHM's Profit Margin of 40.77% is amongst the best of the industry. LTHM outperforms 98.81% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LTHM has grown nicely.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 51.57%, LTHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LTHM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LTHM has a better Gross Margin (58.78%) than 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. LTHM Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LTHM is creating value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LTHM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- LTHM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- LTHM has an Altman-Z score of 4.47. This indicates that LTHM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 4.47, LTHM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 6.03, LTHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.29% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- LTHM has a better Current ratio (3.46) than 79.76% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.99, LTHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.46 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.99 |
3. LTHM Growth Analysis
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.
- LTHM shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 28.38%.
- Measured over the past years, LTHM shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 18.54% on average per year.
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
- When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
- 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. LTHM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LTHM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.47.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LTHM indicates a rather cheap valuation: LTHM is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LTHM is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03 indicates a reasonable valuation of LTHM.
- 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 (37.39), we can say LTHM is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 80.95% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LTHM, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- LTHM's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with 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.
- LTHM's earnings are expected to grow with 17.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
5. LTHM Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- No dividends for LTHM!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
LTHM Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
16.51
-1.54 (-8.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-31 2023-10-31/amc
Earnings (Next)02-12 2024-02-12/amc
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 Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LTHM stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LTHM.
What is the valuation status of Livent Corporation (LTHM) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to Livent Corporation (LTHM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is Livent Corporation (LTHM) stock?
Livent Corporation (LTHM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the financial health of Livent Corporation (LTHM) stock?
The financial health rating of Livent Corporation (LTHM) is 7 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LTHM stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of Livent Corporation (LTHM) is expected to grow by 41.69% in the next year.