LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:LXFR • GB00BNK03D49

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This LXFR fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LXFR Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LXFR was profitable.
  • LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • LXFR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years LXFR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LXFR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLXFR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of LXFR (2.08%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • LXFR has a Return On Equity of 3.40%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 41.22% of its industry peers.
  • LXFR has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.25%. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 62.60% of its industry peers.
  • LXFR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.39%. This is below the industry average of 10.06%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.39%) for LXFR is below the current ROIC(8.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.08%
ROE 3.4%
ROIC 8.25%
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)4.22%
ROE(3y)3.63%
ROE(5y)7.63%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)8.49%
LXFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLXFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.00%, LXFR is doing worse than 60.31% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LXFR's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.10%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.19%, LXFR is doing worse than 68.70% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.1%
PM (TTM) 2%
GM 23.19%
OM growth 3Y-6.41%
OM growth 5Y-4.8%
PM growth 3Y-31.95%
PM growth 5Y-20.12%
GM growth 3Y1.11%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
LXFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLXFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. LXFR Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LXFR is destroying value.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingLXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
LXFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLXFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

  • LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.67. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a decent Altman-Z score value of 3.67, LXFR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.36% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR is 1.50, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LXFR, only 1.50 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • LXFR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.50. This is amongst the best in the industry. LXFR outperforms 84.73% of its industry peers.
  • LXFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
  • LXFR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. LXFR outperforms 80.92% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 1.5
Altman-Z 3.67
ROIC/WACC0.79
WACC10.43%
LXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LXFR's Current ratio of 1.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR is outperformed by 68.70% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LXFR has a worse Quick ratio (0.73) than 81.68% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 0.73
LXFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLXFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. LXFR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 9.90% over the past year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 1.38% on average over the past years.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -1.86% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.9%
EPS 3Y-7.52%
EPS 5Y1.38%
EPS Q2Q%22.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-13.51%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -1.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.77%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-7.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.18%
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 decreasing.
LXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LXFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLXFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. LXFR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.83, which indicates a correct 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 92.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.64. LXFR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.94, which indicates a very decent valuation of LXFR.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 93.13% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (21.36), we can say LXFR is valued slightly cheaper.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.83
Fwd PE 11.94
LXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 87.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • 87.79% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.61
EV/EBITDA 9.8
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LXFR's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)10.05
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. LXFR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.46%.
  • LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.13. LXFR pays more dividend than 94.66% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, LXFR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LXFR has a limited annual growth rate of 2.12%.
  • LXFR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • LXFR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.12%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
LXFR Yearly Dividends per shareLXFR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

  • 180.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LXFR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • LXFR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP180.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
LXFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLXFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
LXFR Dividend Payout.LXFR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LXFR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LXFR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC

NYSE:LXFR (5/1/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 15.35 0 (0%)

15.35

+0.3 (+1.99%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Industry Strength58.39
Industry Growth55.28
Earnings (Last)04-28
Earnings (Next)07-27
Inst Owners98.12%
Inst Owner Change0.11%
Ins Owners1.77%
Ins Owner Change14.12%
Market Cap408.92M
Revenue(TTM)384.60M
Net Income(TTM)7.70M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (12.96%)
Short Float %1.46%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.46%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.12%
DP180.52%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date04-17
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)7.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(2)17.65%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)22.4%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)30.41%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)46.83%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)36.34%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-2.96%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.18%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.18%
Max Revenue beat(4)9.31%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.73%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.07%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)2.63%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.13%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 13.83
Fwd PE 11.94
P/S 1.06
P/FCF 15.61
P/OCF 12.03
P/B 1.81
P/tB 2.8
EV/EBITDA 9.8
EPS(TTM)1.11
EY7.23%
EPS(NY)1.29
Fwd EY8.37%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY6.41%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY8.31%
SpS14.44
BVpS8.5
TBVpS5.48
PEG (NY)1.78
PEG (5Y)10.05
Graham Number14.5688 (-5.09%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 2.08%
ROE 3.4%
ROCE 12.89%
ROIC 8.25%
ROICexc 8.52%
ROICexgc 12.27%
OM 9.1%
PM (TTM) 2%
GM 23.19%
FCFM 6.81%
ROA(3y)2.13%
ROA(5y)4.22%
ROE(3y)3.63%
ROE(5y)7.63%
ROIC(3y)7.39%
ROIC(5y)8.49%
ROICexc(3y)7.54%
ROICexc(5y)8.71%
ROICexgc(3y)10.53%
ROICexgc(5y)12.19%
ROCE(3y)11.55%
ROCE(5y)13.25%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.63%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-0.08%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7%
ROICexc growth 5Y-0.34%
OM growth 3Y-6.41%
OM growth 5Y-4.8%
PM growth 3Y-31.95%
PM growth 5Y-20.12%
GM growth 3Y1.11%
GM growth 5Y-1.42%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 1.5
Debt/EBITDA 0.32
Cap/Depr 78.79%
Cap/Sales 2.03%
Interest Coverage 10.29
Cash Conversion 75.72%
Profit Quality 340.26%
Current Ratio 1.67
Quick Ratio 0.73
Altman-Z 3.67
F-Score7
WACC10.43%
ROIC/WACC0.79
Cap/Depr(3y)86.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)75.62%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.36%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.29%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)9.9%
EPS 3Y-7.52%
EPS 5Y1.38%
EPS Q2Q%22.73%
EPS Next Y7.77%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-13.51%
Revenue Next Year-7.01%
Revenue Next 2Y-1.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.43%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.36%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.53%
EBIT Next Year47.65%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-35.15%
FCF growth 3Y51.06%
FCF growth 5Y-8.83%
OCF growth 1Y-33.46%
OCF growth 3Y28.83%
OCF growth 5Y-7.27%

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC / LXFR Fundamental Analysis FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LXFR.


What is the valuation status of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 13.83 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.81.


What is the financial health of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

The financial health rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 6 / 10.