LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LTRX - US5165482036 - Common Stock
4.66 USD
+0.18 (+4.02%)
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 is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LTRX was profitable.
LTRX had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LTRX had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
LTRX had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LTRX (-9.19%) is worse than 72.92% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -15.29%, LTRX is doing worse than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.19% | ||
| ROE | -15.29% | ||
| 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
With a Gross Margin value of 42.06%, LTRX perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 54.17% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LTRX has remained more or less at the same level.
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 | 42.06% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LTRX has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LTRX has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LTRX has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LTRX has an Altman-Z score of 0.75. This is a bad value and indicates that LTRX is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LTRX (0.75) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LTRX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.73. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LTRX's Debt to FCF ratio of 1.73 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.12 indicates that LTRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
LTRX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.12) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.73 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.39%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.54 indicates that LTRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LTRX's Current ratio of 2.54 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX outperforms 70.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.68 indicates that LTRX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LTRX's Quick ratio of 1.68 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX outperforms 56.25% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LTRX have decreased strongly by -70.00% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.24% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
Looking at the last year, LTRX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -23.33% in the last year.
LTRX shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 15.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-70%
EPS 3Y-25.6%
EPS 5Y9.24%
EPS Q2Q%-33.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-23.33%
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.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last 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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 38.83, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LTRX.
LTRX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LTRX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.46.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.85, the valuation of LTRX can be described as correct.
LTRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LTRX is cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LTRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.39), we can say LTRX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.85 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LTRX is valued a bit cheaper than 60.42% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.99 | ||
| 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)0.88
PEG (5Y)4.2
EPS Next 2Y49.72%
EPS Next 3Y58.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LTRX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LTRX (11/19/2025, 2:57:35 PM)
4.66
+0.18 (+4.02%)
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 Change6.9%
Market Cap183.00M
Revenue(TTM)122.92M
Net Income(TTM)-11.37M
Analysts82
Price Target5.99 (28.54%)
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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-11.76%
Min EPS beat(2)-21.57%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.96%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.16%
Max EPS beat(4)22.55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)16.38%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)17.42%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)15.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.71%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.71%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.99%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.58%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.04%
PT rev (1m)4.44%
PT rev (3m)14.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)9.09%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.23%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.59%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 38.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.85 | ||
| P/S | 1.49 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.12 | ||
| P/B | 2.46 | ||
| P/tB | 4.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY2.58%
EPS(NY)0.31
Fwd EY6.73%
FCF(TTM)0.17
FCFY3.7%
OCF(TTM)0.19
OCFY3.98%
SpS3.13
BVpS1.89
TBVpS1.01
PEG (NY)0.88
PEG (5Y)4.2
Graham Number2.26
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -9.19% | ||
| ROE | -15.29% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.06% | ||
| FCFM | 5.52% |
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-Score4
Asset Turnover0.99
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.73 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 8.37% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.41% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.54 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.68 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.75 |
F-Score4
WACC9.39%
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)-23.33%
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-396.45%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year65.64%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-60.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-60.88%
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 38.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.46.
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.