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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock

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Last: 12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

Overall LXFR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LXFR against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has an average financial health and profitability rating. LXFR is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes LXFR very considerable for value and dividend investing!


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LXFR was profitable.
In the past year LXFR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LXFR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LXFR had a positive operating cash flow.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

LXFR has a Return On Assets of 3.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 53.79% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Return On Equity of 6.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 46.97% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.14%, LXFR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LXFR is in line with the industry average of 10.27%.
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 RankSector 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%
LXFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLXFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.60%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.21%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
LXFR has a Gross Margin of 22.65%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXFR underperforms 68.18% of its industry peers.
LXFR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LXFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLXFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LXFR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingLXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
LXFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLXFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.54. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LXFR (3.54) is better than 61.36% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.19. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.19 years to pay back of 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 86.36% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LXFR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.08) than 81.06% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 3.54
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.59%
LXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.66, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.71, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 82.58% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.71
LXFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLXFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.92% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.36% 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)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

LXFR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.28% yearly.
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

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LXFR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.79.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.92. LXFR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.69, which indicates a very decent valuation of LXFR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 93.18% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.46. LXFR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.79
Fwd PE 11.69
LXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 88.64% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.36
EV/EBITDA 8.85
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

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)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.71%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.98. LXFR pays more dividend than 94.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, LXFR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%

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
LXFR Yearly Dividends per shareLXFR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

97.90% 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.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
LXFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLXFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
LXFR Dividend Payout.LXFR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LXFR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC

NYSE:LXFR (12/26/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners98.01%
Inst Owner Change1.27%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap375.95M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (23.24%)
Short Float %1.02%
Short Ratio2.65
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.71%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.13)
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)-4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.79
Fwd PE 11.69
P/S 0.95
P/FCF 10.36
P/OCF 8.56
P/B 1.62
P/tB 2.48
EV/EBITDA 8.85
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY7.82%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.55%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY9.66%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY11.68%
SpS14.87
BVpS8.67
TBVpS5.66
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 3.54
F-Score8
WACC9.59%
ROIC/WACC0.95
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 Year40.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.84%
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 12.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.62.


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.