LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
12.65 USD
+0.29 (+2.35%)
12.65 USD
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Taking everything into account, LXFR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LXFR was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LXFR scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. Finally LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make LXFR a good candidate for value and dividend investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LXFR was profitable.
LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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
The Return On Assets of LXFR (3.79%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR's Return On Equity of 6.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 41.54% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.14%, LXFR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.65%. This is in line with the industry average of 10.24%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) for LXFR is above the 3 year average (8.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% |
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
LXFR has a Profit Margin (3.60%) which 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 of 9.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LXFR (22.65%) is worse than 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.6% | ||
| GM | 22.65% |
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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LXFR is destroying value.
LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LXFR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.35. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LXFR (3.35) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LXFR, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 1.19, LXFR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.38% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, LXFR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.46% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.68%
2.3 Liquidity
LXFR has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LXFR has a worse Current ratio (1.66) than 64.62% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.71, LXFR is doing worse than 83.85% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LXFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 46.67%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LXFR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.92% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 3.36% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.67%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%-6.54%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LXFR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.28% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.77% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y16.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
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 11.50, which indicates a very decent valuation of LXFR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 91.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.13, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
LXFR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.51.
LXFR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.35), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.51 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LXFR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 86.92% of the companies 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 93.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.88 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LXFR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, LXFR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.83, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, LXFR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LXFR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.53%.
LXFR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
97.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LXFR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LXFR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.3%
Inst Owner Change-1.05%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change2.53%
Market Cap338.51M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (37.08%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.35%
Min EPS beat(2)17.65%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)29.09%
Min EPS beat(4)17.65%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)73.31%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)46.83%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)37.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.27%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.5%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.51 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.33 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.71 | ||
| P/B | 1.46 | ||
| P/tB | 2.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.88 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY8.7%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY9.51%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY10.72%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY12.97%
SpS14.85
BVpS8.65
TBVpS5.65
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.79% | ||
| ROE | 6.17% | ||
| ROCE | 13.24% | ||
| ROIC | 9.14% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.3% | ||
| OM | 9.21% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.6% | ||
| GM | 22.65% | ||
| FCFM | 9.14% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.86%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.05
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.39 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 75.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.91% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.93 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 94% | ||
| Profit Quality | 253.85% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.35 |
F-Score8
WACC9.68%
ROIC/WACC0.94
Cap/Depr(3y)80.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.89%
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)46.67%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y16.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%-6.54%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.27%
EBIT Next Year37.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y93.09%
FCF growth 3Y33.45%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.32%
OCF growth 3Y25.1%
OCF growth 5Y54.52%
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC / LXFR FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LXFR.
What is the valuation status for LXFR stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR). This can be considered as Undervalued.
What is the profitability of LXFR stock?
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 11.5 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.46.
What is the expected EPS growth for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is expected to grow by 16.11% in the next year.