LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LUMN - US5502411037 - Common Stock
8.6999 USD
+0.61 (+7.54%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LUMN. LUMN was compared to 36 industry peers in the Diversified Telecommunication Services industry. LUMN scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. 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.
LUMN had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LUMN reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years LUMN always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LUMN's Return On Assets of -3.58% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 1.11%, LUMN is not doing good in the industry: 61.11% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LUMN is below the industry average of 5.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.58% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | 1.11% |
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's Operating Margin of 3.21% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN is outperformed by 63.89% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LUMN has declined.
LUMN's Gross Margin of 47.68% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN is outperformed by 61.11% of its industry peers.
LUMN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.68% |
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LUMN has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LUMN has less shares outstanding
LUMN has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.08, we must say that LUMN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of -0.08, LUMN is not doing good in the industry: 83.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LUMN is 19.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take LUMN, 19.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LUMN (19.08) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.08 |
ROIC/WACC0.17
WACC6.49%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.13 indicates that LUMN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LUMN's Current ratio of 2.13 is amongst the best of the industry. LUMN outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.10 indicates that LUMN has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LUMN (2.10) is better than 86.11% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LUMN have decreased strongly by -11.11% in the last year.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.50% 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)-11.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.39%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LUMN will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 5.71% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.87% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-222.88%
EPS Next 2Y-65.55%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.71%
Revenue Next Year-4.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.17%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.87%
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
LUMN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LUMN is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| 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 63.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LUMN's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LUMN is cheaper than 63.89% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.52 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LUMN's earnings are expected to decrease with -12.84% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-65.55%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LUMN!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:LUMN (10/27/2025, 11:14:08 AM)
8.6999
+0.61 (+7.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners71.63%
Inst Owner Change-0.53%
Ins Owners7.81%
Ins Owner Change3.63%
Market Cap8.93B
Revenue(TTM)12.82B
Net Income(TTM)-1179000000
Analysts71
Price Target5.41 (-37.82%)
Short Float %5.86%
Short Ratio3.49
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)70.47%
Min EPS beat(2)52.11%
Max EPS beat(2)88.84%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)91.86%
Min EPS beat(4)-45.54%
Max EPS beat(4)272.03%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-65.72%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-22.95%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-14.81%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.09%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.96%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.16%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.51%
PT rev (1m)2.64%
PT rev (3m)9.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.09%
EPS NQ rev (3m)19.42%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.19%
EPS NY rev (3m)33.12%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.74%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.26%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.52 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.04 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.51 |
EPS(TTM)-0.2
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.58
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.91
FCFY10.51%
OCF(TTM)4.27
OCFY49.12%
SpS12.5
BVpS-0.58
TBVpS-4.99
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.58% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | 1.4% | ||
| ROIC | 1.11% | ||
| ROICexc | 1.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.4% | ||
| OM | 3.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 47.68% | ||
| FCFM | 7.31% |
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 Turnover0.39
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 5.36 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 120.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 26.88% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 0.31 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 133.77% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.13 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.1 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.08 |
F-Score5
WACC6.49%
ROIC/WACC0.17
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)-11.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.92%
EPS Next Y-222.88%
EPS Next 2Y-65.55%
EPS Next 3Y-12.84%
EPS Next 5Y5.71%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.5%
Revenue growth 3Y-12.68%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.39%
Sales Q2Q%-5.39%
Revenue Next Year-4.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.17%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.24%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.87%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.35%
EBIT growth 3Y-51.9%
EBIT growth 5Y-33.9%
EBIT Next Year399.42%
EBIT Next 3Y75.15%
EBIT Next 5Y39.88%
FCF growth 1Y243.21%
FCF growth 3Y-32.61%
FCF growth 5Y-18.43%
OCF growth 1Y78.32%
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 -222.88% in the next year.