5.12 USD
+0.17 (+3.43%)
5.1245 USD
+0 (+0.09%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10 to LTRX. LTRX was compared to 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. While LTRX seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LTRX has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LTRX was profitable.
In the past year LTRX had a positive cash flow from operations.
LTRX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LTRX 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LTRX's Return On Assets of -8.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX is outperformed by 72.92% of its industry peers.
LTRX has a worse Return On Equity (-13.80%) than 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.59% | ||
| ROE | -13.8% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-6.15%
ROA(5y)-5.58%
ROE(3y)-10.81%
ROE(5y)-9.57%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
The Gross Margin of LTRX (42.75%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LTRX's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LTRX so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.75% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LTRX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LTRX has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LTRX has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LTRX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.21, we must say that LTRX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LTRX (1.21) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LTRX is 1.37, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LTRX, only 1.37 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.37, LTRX is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that LTRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
LTRX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.14) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 3.01 indicates that LTRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LTRX has a Current ratio of 3.01. This is in the better half of the industry: LTRX outperforms 79.17% of its industry peers.
LTRX has a Quick Ratio of 1.93. This is a normal value and indicates that LTRX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.93, LTRX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LTRX have decreased strongly by -70.00% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LTRX shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 9.24% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LTRX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -26.85% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 15.46% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70%
EPS 3Y-25.6%
EPS 5Y9.24%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y15.46%
Sales Q2Q%-13.45%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LTRX will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 45.79% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LTRX will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 11.65% on average per year.
EPS Next Y43.89%
EPS Next 2Y49.72%
EPS Next 3Y58.83%
EPS Next 5Y45.79%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y7.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5Y11.65%
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 accelerating.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 42.67, LTRX can be considered very expensive at the moment.
60.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LTRX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LTRX is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LTRX is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.31.
72.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LTRX, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LTRX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.59, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 |
4.2 Price Multiples
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LTRX.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.82 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LTRX's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LTRX's earnings are expected to grow with 58.83% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)4.62
EPS Next 2Y49.72%
EPS Next 3Y58.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LTRX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
5.12
+0.17 (+3.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners29.56%
Inst Owner Change17.4%
Ins Owners7.14%
Ins Owner Change2.95%
Market Cap201.52M
Revenue(TTM)118.29M
Net Income(TTM)-10.27M
Analysts82
Price Target7.52 (46.87%)
Short Float %0.85%
Short Ratio0.68
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)4.58%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.57%
Max EPS beat(2)30.72%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)7.43%
Min EPS beat(4)-21.57%
Max EPS beat(4)30.72%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-0.28%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)15.71%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)16.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.94%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.87%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.44%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.39%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.44%
PT rev (1m)31.11%
PT rev (3m)43.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-19.79%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 42.67 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.31 | ||
| P/S | 1.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.82 | ||
| P/OCF | 24.5 | ||
| P/B | 2.71 | ||
| P/tB | 5.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY2.34%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY6.13%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY3.87%
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY4.08%
SpS3.01
BVpS1.89
TBVpS1.02
PEG (NY)0.97
PEG (5Y)4.62
Graham Number2.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.59% | ||
| ROE | -13.8% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.75% | ||
| FCFM | 6.6% |
ROA(3y)-6.15%
ROA(5y)-5.58%
ROE(3y)-10.81%
ROE(5y)-9.57%
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 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-0.63%
GM growth 5Y-1.3%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 7.99% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.01 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.21 |
F-Score5
WACC9.45%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)21.19%
Cap/Depr(5y)23.11%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.12%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.22%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70%
EPS 3Y-25.6%
EPS 5Y9.24%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
EPS Next Y43.89%
EPS Next 2Y49.72%
EPS Next 3Y58.83%
EPS Next 5Y45.79%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-26.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y15.46%
Sales Q2Q%-13.45%
Revenue Next Year3.04%
Revenue Next 2Y7.38%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5Y11.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-554.72%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year65.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.56%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-33.71%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A
LANTRONIX INC / LTRX FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LTRX stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LTRX.
Can you provide the valuation status for LANTRONIX INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LANTRONIX INC (LTRX). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LTRX stock?
LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) is 42.67 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.71.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LTRX stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) is expected to grow by 43.89% in the next year.