LU-VE SPA (LUVE.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:LUVE - Euronext Milan - IT0005107492 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Overall LUVE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LUVE against 19 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While LUVE belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LUVE is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LUVE had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LUVE had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LUVE has always been profitable.
LUVE had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LUVE has a Return On Assets of 6.08%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUVE outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 20.66%, LUVE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 10.98%, LUVE belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LUVE is in line with the industry average of 6.14%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (10.98%) for LUVE is above the 3 year average (6.87%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 20.66% | ||
| ROIC | 10.98% |
ROA(3y)4.53%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)6.87%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
1.3 Margins
LUVE has a better Profit Margin (5.92%) than 68.42% of its industry peers.
LUVE's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LUVE (8.71%) is better than 73.68% of its industry peers.
LUVE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.14%, LUVE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.42% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LUVE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.92% | ||
| GM | 42.14% |
OM growth 3Y11.37%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y6.72%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y2.7%
GM growth 5Y1.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LUVE is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LUVE remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
LUVE has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LUVE has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.60 indicates that LUVE is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LUVE has a better Altman-Z score (2.60) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
LUVE has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.36. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LUVE would need 7.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LUVE has a Debt to FCF ratio (7.36) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the high side and indicates that LUVE has dependencies on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.12, LUVE is not doing good in the industry: 68.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
ROIC/WACC1.86
WACC5.91%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that LUVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LUVE has a better Current ratio (1.86) than 73.68% of its industry peers.
LUVE has a Quick Ratio of 1.51. This is a normal value and indicates that LUVE is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LUVE has a better Quick ratio (1.51) than 78.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.57% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LUVE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.41% on average per year.
LUVE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.47%.
LUVE shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.51% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y13.27%
EPS 5Y14.41%
EPS Q2Q%29.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LUVE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
Revenue Next 5Y8.38%
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 stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.44, LUVE is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LUVE is valued cheaper than 84.21% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 28.92. LUVE is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.09, the valuation of LUVE can be described as correct.
LUVE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
LUVE's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 21.65.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.09 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LUVE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.42% of the companies are valued more expensively.
63.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUVE, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LUVE may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.86
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%, LUVE has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.46, LUVE has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LUVE's Dividend Yield is slightly below the S&P500 average, which is at 2.51.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LUVE grows each year by 10.23%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LUVE pays out 18.81% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LUVE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
BIT:LUVE (4/25/2025, 5:29:45 PM)
28.85
+0.55 (+1.94%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap641.34M
Analysts82.5
Price Target35.65 (23.57%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.23%
DP18.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)10.95%
PT rev (3m)10.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.28%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16.09 | ||
| P/S | 0.74 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.57 | ||
| P/tB | 3.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.24 |
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY8.04%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY6.22%
FCF(TTM)2.47
FCFY8.55%
OCF(TTM)3.36
OCFY11.65%
SpS39.15
BVpS11.22
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.27
PEG (5Y)0.86
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 20.66% | ||
| ROCE | 13.53% | ||
| ROIC | 10.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.43% | ||
| OM | 8.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.92% | ||
| GM | 42.14% | ||
| FCFM | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)4.53%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)6.87%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
ROICexc(3y)14.58%
ROICexc(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc(3y)22.7%
ROICexgc(5y)23.32%
ROCE(3y)8.46%
ROCE(5y)7.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.74%
OM growth 3Y11.37%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y6.72%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y2.7%
GM growth 5Y1.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.6 |
F-Score7
WACC5.91%
ROIC/WACC1.86
Cap/Depr(3y)95.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y13.27%
EPS 5Y14.41%
EPS Q2Q%29.92%
EPS Next Y9.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
Revenue Next Year6.53%
Revenue Next 2Y6.12%
Revenue Next 3Y10.2%
Revenue Next 5Y8.38%
EBIT growth 1Y9.32%
EBIT growth 3Y18.2%
EBIT growth 5Y13.17%
EBIT Next Year76.8%
EBIT Next 3Y26.62%
EBIT Next 5Y18.11%
FCF growth 1Y49.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y16.62%
OCF growth 1Y2.62%
OCF growth 3Y64.79%
OCF growth 5Y6.57%