5.86 USD
+0.11 (+1.91%)
5.86 USD
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Taking everything into account, LTRX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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 valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LTRX had positive earnings in the past year.
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
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.59%, LTRX is doing worse than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
LTRX has a Return On Equity of -13.80%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LTRX underperforms 70.83% 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
LTRX has a Gross Margin of 42.75%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LTRX outperforms 54.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LTRX has remained more or less at the same level.
LTRX does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| 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.
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LTRX has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.59, we must say that LTRX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LTRX has a Altman-Z score (1.59) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LTRX has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.37. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.37 years to pay back of 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LTRX (0.14) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.14 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.59 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC9.86%
2.3 Liquidity
LTRX has a Current Ratio of 3.01. This indicates that LTRX is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LTRX's Current ratio of 3.01 is amongst the best of the industry. LTRX outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.93 indicates that LTRX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LTRX has a better Quick ratio (1.93) than 70.83% of its industry peers.
| 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.
LTRX shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -26.85%.
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)-26.85%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.77%
Revenue growth 5Y15.46%
Sales Q2Q%-13.45%
3.2 Future
LTRX is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 45.79% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.65% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y38.43%
EPS Next 2Y53.48%
EPS Next 3Y58.83%
EPS Next 5Y45.79%
Revenue Next Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y7.73%
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
LTRX is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 48.83.
LTRX's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LTRX to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.51), we can say LTRX is valued expensively.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.77 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LTRX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LTRX is valued a bit cheaper than 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.13. LTRX is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.77 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LTRX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 29.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct 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)1.27
PEG (5Y)5.29
EPS Next 2Y53.48%
EPS Next 3Y58.83%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LTRX does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
5.86
+0.11 (+1.91%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners32.2%
Inst Owner Change17.4%
Ins Owners7.29%
Ins Owner Change-37.27%
Market Cap230.65M
Revenue(TTM)118.29M
Net Income(TTM)-10.27M
Analysts82
Price Target8.03 (37.03%)
Short Float %1.44%
Short Ratio1.39
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)6.78%
PT rev (3m)40%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-19.79%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-3.8%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.21%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 48.83 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.77 | ||
| P/S | 1.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 29.55 | ||
| P/OCF | 28.04 | ||
| P/B | 3.1 | ||
| P/tB | 5.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.12
EY2.05%
EPS(NY)0.33
Fwd EY5.63%
FCF(TTM)0.2
FCFY3.38%
OCF(TTM)0.21
OCFY3.57%
SpS3.01
BVpS1.89
TBVpS1.02
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)5.29
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 | 1.59 |
F-Score5
WACC9.86%
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 Y38.43%
EPS Next 2Y53.48%
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 Year2.86%
Revenue Next 2Y7.73%
Revenue Next 3Y13.05%
Revenue Next 5Y11.65%
EBIT growth 1Y-554.72%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year49.28%
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.
What is the valuation status of LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LANTRONIX INC (LTRX). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LTRX stock?
LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) stock?
The financial health rating of LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LANTRONIX INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) is expected to grow by 38.43% in the next year.