LANTRONIX INC (LTRX) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LTRX - Nasdaq - US5165482036 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
Taking everything into account, LTRX scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LTRX was compared to 50 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. LTRX scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LTRX has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years LTRX always reported negative net income.
In multiple years LTRX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LTRX (-6.73%) is worse than 64.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LTRX (-11.07%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.73% | ||
| ROE | -11.07% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-4.39%
ROA(5y)-6.89%
ROE(3y)-7.97%
ROE(5y)-11.12%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LTRX has a Gross Margin (41.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LTRX's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
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 | 41.13% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.55%
GM growth 5Y-6.47%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LTRX does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LTRX has more shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LTRX has been increased compared to 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 0.35, we must say that LTRX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 0.35, LTRX is in line with its industry, outperforming 42.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LTRX is 1.57, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LTRX, only 1.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.57, LTRX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LTRX has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.13. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LTRX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.13) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.25%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.68 indicates that LTRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.68, LTRX is doing good in the industry, outperforming 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.69 indicates that LTRX should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LTRX has a better Quick ratio (1.69) than 68.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LTRX have decreased strongly by -12.50% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 22.28% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue has decreased by -2.06% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 27.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.5%
EPS 3Y29.22%
EPS 5Y22.28%
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y30.89%
Revenue growth 5Y27.87%
Sales Q2Q%-30.8%
3.2 Future
LTRX is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 9.05% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LTRX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.51% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-64.55%
EPS Next 2Y-30.35%
EPS Next 3Y-11.35%
EPS Next 5Y9.05%
Revenue Next Year-23.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.94%
Revenue Next 5Y3.51%
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 decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.79, which indicates a very decent valuation of LTRX.
90.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LTRX, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LTRX is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.47, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.18, which indicates a correct valuation of LTRX.
LTRX's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LTRX is cheaper than 74.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 21.91, LTRX is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.18 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LTRX's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
LTRX's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LTRX is cheaper than 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.91 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LTRX's earnings are expected to decrease with -11.35% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
EPS Next 2Y-30.35%
EPS Next 3Y-11.35%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LTRX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LTRX (7/11/2025, 4:30:00 PM)
3.02
-0.01 (-0.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners34.27%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners6.86%
Ins Owner Change3.84%
Market Cap117.45M
Analysts82
Price Target5.23 (73.18%)
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio1.08
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)10.29%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)22.55%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-4.27%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.16%
Max EPS beat(4)22.55%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)18.43%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)18.31%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)17.79%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.8%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.57%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.65%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.57%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.97%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.23%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.4%
PT rev (1m)-8.48%
PT rev (3m)-8.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-72.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.35%
EPS NY rev (3m)-19.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.8%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.18 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.8 | ||
| P/B | 1.56 | ||
| P/tB | 2.93 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 35.91 |
EPS(TTM)0.28
EY9.27%
EPS(NY)0.2
Fwd EY6.59%
FCF(TTM)0.21
FCFY6.8%
OCF(TTM)0.22
OCFY7.24%
SpS3.68
BVpS1.94
TBVpS1.03
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.48
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.73% | ||
| ROE | -11.07% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.13% | ||
| FCFM | 5.58% |
ROA(3y)-4.39%
ROA(5y)-6.89%
ROE(3y)-7.97%
ROE(5y)-11.12%
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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-4.55%
GM growth 5Y-6.47%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.13 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.08 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 7.51% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.36% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 276.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.68 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.69 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.35 |
F-Score6
WACC10.25%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)29.07%
Cap/Depr(5y)25.49%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.53%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.33%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-12.5%
EPS 3Y29.22%
EPS 5Y22.28%
EPS Q2Q%-72.73%
EPS Next Y-64.55%
EPS Next 2Y-30.35%
EPS Next 3Y-11.35%
EPS Next 5Y9.05%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.06%
Revenue growth 3Y30.89%
Revenue growth 5Y27.87%
Sales Q2Q%-30.8%
Revenue Next Year-23.52%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.98%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.94%
Revenue Next 5Y3.51%
EBIT growth 1Y-16.72%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-62.95%
EBIT Next 3Y3.3%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y204.88%
FCF growth 3Y69.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y297.4%
OCF growth 3Y63%
OCF growth 5YN/A