LANTRONIX INC (LTRX)
US5165482036 - Common Stock
LTRX gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 51 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. The financial health of LTRX is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LTRX has both an excellent growth and valuation score. This means it is growing and it is still cheap. This is a rare combination!
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.
In multiple years LTRX reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LTRX has a Return On Assets of -3.72%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LTRX outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LTRX (-6.50%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.72% | ||
| ROE | -6.5% | ||
| 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's Gross Margin of 40.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX outperforms 50.98% of its industry peers.
LTRX's Gross Margin has declined 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 | 40.03% |
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.
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.
The debt/assets ratio for LTRX has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.71, we must say that LTRX is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LTRX's Altman-Z score of 0.71 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX outperforms 43.14% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LTRX is 1.22, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LTRX, only 1.22 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LTRX (1.22) is better than 70.59% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.16 indicates that LTRX is not too dependend on debt financing.
LTRX has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.16) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.22 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.06%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.61 indicates that LTRX has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LTRX has a Current ratio of 2.61. This is in the better half of the industry: LTRX outperforms 64.71% of its industry peers.
LTRX has a Quick Ratio of 1.78. This is a normal value and indicates that LTRX is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LTRX's Quick ratio of 1.78 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LTRX outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 73.91% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LTRX shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 22.28% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 22.13% in the past year. This is a very strong growth!
The Revenue has been growing by 27.87% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)73.91%
EPS 3Y29.22%
EPS 5Y22.28%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.13%
Revenue growth 3Y30.89%
Revenue growth 5Y27.87%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LTRX will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.43% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LTRX will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.87% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue Next Year-15.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.18%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 8.65, the valuation of LTRX can be described as reasonable.
LTRX's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LTRX is cheaper than 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LTRX's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.28.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.71, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LTRX.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LTRX is valued cheaper than 98.04% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.53, LTRX is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.71 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LTRX is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LTRX is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.53 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
EPS Next 2Y4.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LTRX!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
LANTRONIX INC
NASDAQ:LTRX (1/14/2025, 8:00:01 PM)
After market: 3.4 -0.06 (-1.73%)3.46
-0.09 (-2.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners35.37%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners1.31%
Ins Owner Change6.25%
Market Cap133.14M
Analysts81.82
Price Target5.92 (71.1%)
Short Float %0.74%
Short Ratio0.48
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/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)-18.83%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.16%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.51%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-7.99%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.16%
Max EPS beat(4)10.04%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)19.85%
EPS beat(12)6
Avg EPS beat(12)19.18%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)19.29%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-4.49%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.07%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.92%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.07%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.39%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.66%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)0.03%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.27%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-20.55%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-69.23%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.44%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-24.56%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-14.11%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 8.65 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.71 | ||
| P/S | 0.82 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.53 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.69 | ||
| P/tB | 2.83 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 19.56 |
EPS(TTM)0.4
EY11.56%
EPS(NY)0.45
Fwd EY12.97%
FCF(TTM)0.33
FCFY9.49%
OCF(TTM)0.36
OCFY10.35%
SpS4.2
BVpS2.05
TBVpS1.22
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)0.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.72% | ||
| ROE | -6.5% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 40.03% | ||
| FCFM | 7.82% |
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 Turnover1.17
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.16 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.22 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.99 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 15.57% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 220.65% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.61 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.71 |
F-Score6
WACC10.06%
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)73.91%
EPS 3Y29.22%
EPS 5Y22.28%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
EPS Next Y-28.85%
EPS Next 2Y4.62%
EPS Next 3Y8.26%
EPS Next 5Y10.43%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)22.13%
Revenue growth 3Y30.89%
Revenue growth 5Y27.87%
Sales Q2Q%4.21%
Revenue Next Year-15.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-2.6%
Revenue Next 3Y2.18%
Revenue Next 5Y4.87%
EBIT growth 1Y81.9%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year-26.14%
EBIT Next 3Y12.1%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y176.47%
FCF growth 3Y69.51%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y201.59%
OCF growth 3Y63%
OCF growth 5YN/A