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.
1. LXFR Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LXFR had positive earnings in the past year.
- 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
- LXFR's Return On Assets of 2.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 43.51% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LXFR (3.40%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LXFR (8.25%) is better than 61.07% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LXFR is below the industry average of 10.16%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.25%) for LXFR is above the 3 year average (7.39%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- LXFR has a Profit Margin (2.00%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has declined.
- With a Operating Margin value of 9.10%, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.44% of the companies in the same industry.
- LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LXFR (23.19%) is worse than 67.94% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. LXFR Health Analysis
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.
- LXFR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.27 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- With a Altman-Z score value of 3.27, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.73% 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 85.50% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LXFR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.06. This is amongst the best in the industry. LXFR outperforms 81.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.27 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.5%
2.3 Liquidity
- LXFR has a Current Ratio of 1.67. This is a normal value and indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting 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 64.89% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a Quick ratio value of 0.73, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 80.15% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. LXFR Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LXFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.77%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LXFR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.38% on average per year.
- The Revenue has decreased by -1.86% in the past year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.44% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.77%
EPS 3Y-7.52%
EPS 5Y1.38%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.86%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.15%
Revenue growth 5Y3.44%
Sales Q2Q%-12.28%
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 10.11% yearly.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LXFR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -1.18% on average per year.
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
- 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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. LXFR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LXFR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 10.86.
- 93.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 25.23, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.08, the valuation of LXFR can be described as very reasonable.
- 95.42% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.28, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.08 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 89.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.71 |
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)1.4
PEG (5Y)7.89
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. LXFR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, which is a nice return.
- LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.18. LXFR pays more dividend than 96.95% of the companies in the same industry.
- LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.91.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LXFR has a limited annual growth rate of 2.12%.
- 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)2.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- 180.52% 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.
DP180.52%
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
LXFR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
11.51
-0.31 (-2.62%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-24 2026-02-24/amc
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners98.03%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap306.63M
Revenue(TTM)384.60M
Net Income(TTM)7.70M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (50.65%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.12%
DP180.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-23 2026-01-23 (0.13)
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)-16.67%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)-5.08%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.85%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.85%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.13%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.86 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.08 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.35 | ||
| P/tB | 2.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.71 |
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY9.21%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY9.93%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY8.54%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY11.09%
SpS14.44
BVpS8.5
TBVpS5.48
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)7.89
Graham Number14.24
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.27 |
F-Score7
WACC9.5%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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)12.77%
EPS 3Y-7.52%
EPS 5Y1.38%
EPS Q2Q%-14.29%
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%-12.28%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 4 / 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 10.86 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.35.
Can you provide the financial health for LXFR stock?
The financial health rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 6 / 10.