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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

12.5 USD
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Last: 11/28/2025, 3:40:00 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 3:40:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

LXFR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has an average financial health and profitability rating. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LXFR. Finally 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

LXFR had positive earnings in the past year.
LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LXFR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
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 (3.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LXFR has a Return On Equity of 6.17%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 44.62% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) than 66.15% 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 10.34%.
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

LXFR's Profit Margin of 3.60% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 46.92% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has grown nicely.
LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.21%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
The Gross Margin of LXFR (22.65%) is worse than 68.46% 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.
LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 3.37. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.37, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 60.00% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.19, LXFR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, LXFR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 3.37
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.51%
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

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 Current ratio of 1.66. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXFR underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
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: 83.08% 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.
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 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

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.
LXFR is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.77% yearly.
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.
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.
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.36 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.15, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LXFR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.39.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 36.12, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 10.39
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.77% of the companies are valued more expensively.
93.85% 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 9.21
EV/EBITDA 7.98
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The 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%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.46%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.97, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.41.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.46%

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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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 (11/28/2025, 3:40:00 PM)

After market: 12.5 0 (0%)

12.5

-0.04 (-0.32%)

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 Owners95.3%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change2.75%
Market Cap334.50M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (38.72%)
Short Float %0.94%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.46%
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)-4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 10.39
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 9.21
P/OCF 7.62
P/B 1.44
P/tB 2.21
EV/EBITDA 7.98
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY8.8%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY10.85%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY13.12%
SpS14.85
BVpS8.65
TBVpS5.65
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.64
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 3.37
F-Score8
WACC9.51%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 11.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.


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.