LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
13.7 USD
+0.38 (+2.85%)
13.7 USD
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Overall LXFR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LXFR against 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LXFR. LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, LXFR could be worth investigating further for value and dividend investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LXFR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LXFR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LXFR 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years LXFR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With a decent Return On Assets value of 6.09%, LXFR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of 10.22%, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 57.03% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.23%. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 64.06% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LXFR is in line with the industry average of 10.02%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.23%) for LXFR is above the 3 year average (8.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)9.35%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)9.23%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LXFR (6.02%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has grown nicely.
LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 22.46%, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 68.75% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 22.46% |
OM growth 3Y-4.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.2%
PM growth 3Y-16.25%
PM growth 5Y41.41%
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-4.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LXFR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.30. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.30, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 57.81% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR is 1.49, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LXFR, only 1.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.49, LXFR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.03% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LXFR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC10.07%
2.3 Liquidity
LXFR has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LXFR (1.65) is worse than 64.84% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Quick Ratio of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that LXFR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.83, LXFR is doing worse than 73.44% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LXFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 105.77%, which is quite impressive.
LXFR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.92% yearly.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.60% in the past year.
LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.77%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%4.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
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 12.80, which indicates a correct valuation of LXFR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 89.84% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LXFR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.27.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.38, the valuation of LXFR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.63% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LXFR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.77.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 92.97% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LXFR's earnings are expected to grow with 13.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.77%, LXFR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.74. LXFR pays more dividend than 94.53% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, LXFR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LXFR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.53%.
LXFR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LXFR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
LXFR pays out 57.61% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
LXFR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP57.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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+0.38 (+2.85%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.53%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change5.67%
Market Cap366.61M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (26.57%)
Short Float %2%
Short Ratio4.27
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP57.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.97%
Min EPS beat(2)26.87%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)36.44%
Min EPS beat(4)24.78%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)70.86%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)45.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)36.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)10%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.58%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.88%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.15%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.34%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.8 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.36 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.13 | ||
| P/B | 1.54 | ||
| P/tB | 2.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.77 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY7.81%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.79%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY12.3%
SpS15.09
BVpS8.88
TBVpS5.83
PEG (NY)1.09
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.16% | ||
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 22.46% | ||
| FCFM | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)9.35%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)9.23%
ROICexc(3y)8.87%
ROICexc(5y)9.42%
ROICexgc(3y)12.19%
ROICexgc(5y)13.16%
ROCE(3y)12.53%
ROCE(5y)13.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.08%
OM growth 3Y-4.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.2%
PM growth 3Y-16.25%
PM growth 5Y41.41%
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-4.67%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 145.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
F-Score8
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC0.92
Cap/Depr(3y)71.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.77%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%4.31%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y51.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.27%
EBIT Next Year37.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y216.07%
FCF growth 3Y33.45%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y109.77%
OCF growth 3Y25.1%
OCF growth 5Y54.52%