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
- In the past year LTHM was profitable.
- LTHM had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
1.2 Ratios
- LTHM has a Return On Assets of 15.89%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTHM outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
- LTHM has a better Return On Equity (21.55%) than 86.90% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.86%, LTHM belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.05% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
- LTHM has a Operating Margin of 51.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTHM outperforms 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.
- LTHM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| 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
- 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
- LTHM has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 4.47 indicates that LTHM is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.47, LTHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LTHM is 6.03, which is on the high side as it means it would take LTHM, 6.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- LTHM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.03. This is in the better half of the industry: LTHM outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
- LTHM has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.14, LTHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.47 |
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
- LTHM has a Current Ratio of 3.46. This indicates that LTHM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- With a decent Current ratio value of 3.46, LTHM is doing good in 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.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.99, LTHM is doing good in 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.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 36.22% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- The Revenue has grown by 28.38% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
- 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
- LTHM is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 30.99% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LTHM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 19.07% on average per year.
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. LTHM Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.47, the valuation of LTHM can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LTHM is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.50, LTHM is valued rather cheaply.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03, the valuation of LTHM can be described as reasonable.
- LTHM's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LTHM is cheaper than 86.90% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.67. LTHM is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LTHM's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LTHM is cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LTHM is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 73.71 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.15 |
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.
- 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
- LTHM does not give a dividend.
| 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
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LTHM.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to Livent Corporation (LTHM). This can be considered as Undervalued.
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Livent Corporation (LTHM) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
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The financial health rating of Livent Corporation (LTHM) is 7 / 10.