LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LUMN - US5502411037 - Common Stock
8.5 USD
+0.13 (+1.55%)
8.49 USD
-0.01 (-0.12%)
Overall LUMN gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LUMN against 38 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. While LUMN seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LUMN does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LUMN had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LUMN had a positive cash flow from operations.
LUMN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LUMN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LUMN's Return On Assets of -4.82% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN is outperformed by 63.16% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.44%, LUMN is doing worse than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LUMN is below the industry average of 6.52%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.82% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 0.44% |
ROA(3y)-11.28%
ROA(5y)-6.48%
ROE(3y)-832.11%
ROE(5y)-498.04%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)4.58%
1.3 Margins
LUMN has a worse Operating Margin (1.34%) than 63.16% of its industry peers.
LUMN's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LUMN (47.07%) is worse than 60.53% of its industry peers.
LUMN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.07% |
OM growth 3Y-44.91%
OM growth 5Y-27.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.94%
GM growth 5Y-3.18%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LUMN is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LUMN has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LUMN has less shares outstanding
LUMN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LUMN has an Altman-Z score of -0.10. This is a bad value and indicates that LUMN is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LUMN's Altman-Z score of -0.10 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN is outperformed by 86.84% of its industry peers.
LUMN has a debt to FCF ratio of 14.41. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LUMN would need 14.41 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LUMN's Debt to FCF ratio of 14.41 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN outperforms 63.16% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.1 |
ROIC/WACC0.07
WACC6.33%
2.3 Liquidity
LUMN has a Current Ratio of 2.21. This indicates that LUMN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LUMN's Current ratio of 2.21 is amongst the best of the industry. LUMN outperforms 86.84% of its industry peers.
LUMN has a Quick Ratio of 2.17. This indicates that LUMN is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.17, LUMN belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.47% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.17 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LUMN shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -22.73%.
The Revenue has decreased by -4.56% in the past year.
LUMN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.39% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-53.85%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.16%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LUMN will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 18.04% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.84% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-205.37%
EPS Next 2Y-49.27%
EPS Next 3Y-1.19%
EPS Next 5Y18.04%
Revenue Next Year-4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.14%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.84%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LUMN. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LUMN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LUMN is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LUMN is valued cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 7.11 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-49.27%
EPS Next 3Y-1.19%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LUMN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
8.5
+0.13 (+1.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners68.4%
Inst Owner Change-5.12%
Ins Owners7.81%
Ins Owner Change0.36%
Market Cap8.72B
Revenue(TTM)12.69B
Net Income(TTM)-1.65B
Analysts69
Price Target6.66 (-21.65%)
Short Float %6.1%
Short Ratio2.93
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-68.79%
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)57.52%
Min EPS beat(2)26.21%
Max EPS beat(2)88.84%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)109.8%
Min EPS beat(4)26.21%
Max EPS beat(4)272.03%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.55%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-15.53%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-15.24%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.5%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.96%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.07%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.22%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.41%
PT rev (1m)29.1%
PT rev (3m)24.29%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-32.89%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.76%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.23%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.01%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.69 | ||
| P/FCF | 7.11 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.79 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.99 |
EPS(TTM)-0.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.47
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.2
FCFY14.06%
OCF(TTM)4.74
OCFY55.79%
SpS12.37
BVpS-1.14
TBVpS-5.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -4.82% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 0.56% | ||
| ROIC | 0.44% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.48% | ||
| ROICexgc | 0.57% | ||
| OM | 1.34% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.07% | ||
| FCFM | 9.66% |
ROA(3y)-11.28%
ROA(5y)-6.48%
ROE(3y)-832.11%
ROE(5y)-498.04%
ROIC(3y)3.61%
ROIC(5y)4.58%
ROICexc(3y)3.79%
ROICexc(5y)4.7%
ROICexgc(3y)6.35%
ROICexgc(5y)8.52%
ROCE(3y)4.57%
ROCE(5y)5.8%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-47.53%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-31.85%
ROICexc growth 3Y-41.43%
ROICexc growth 5Y-24.11%
OM growth 3Y-44.91%
OM growth 5Y-27.05%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-4.94%
GM growth 5Y-3.18%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.37
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 14.41 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.85 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 128.42% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 28.67% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 161.97% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.21 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.17 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.1 |
F-Score5
WACC6.33%
ROIC/WACC0.07
Cap/Depr(3y)102.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)91.52%
Cap/Sales(3y)21.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)19.19%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-22.73%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-53.85%
EPS Next Y-205.37%
EPS Next 2Y-49.27%
EPS Next 3Y-1.19%
EPS Next 5Y18.04%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.56%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.39%
Sales Q2Q%-4.16%
Revenue Next Year-4.42%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.93%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.14%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-62.72%
EBIT growth 3Y-51.9%
EBIT growth 5Y-33.9%
EBIT Next Year397.36%
EBIT Next 3Y73.73%
EBIT Next 5Y38.48%
FCF growth 1Y236.98%
FCF growth 3Y-32.61%
FCF growth 5Y-18.43%
OCF growth 1Y119.4%
OCF growth 3Y-12.65%
OCF growth 5Y-8.29%
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC / LUMN FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LUMN.
What is the valuation status of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC?
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How financially healthy is LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The financial health rating of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) is 5 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) is expected to decline by -205.37% in the next year.