LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LXFR • GB00BNK03D49

12.66 USD
-0.27 (-2.09%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
12.66 USD
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After Hours: 3/3/2026, 7:26:35 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

Overall LXFR gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LXFR against 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LXFR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating.


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.
  • 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

  • LXFR has a Return On Assets (2.08%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • LXFR's Return On Equity of 3.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 40.77% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Invested Capital of LXFR (8.25%) is better than 61.54% 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 10.21%.
  • 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

  • The Profit Margin of LXFR (2.00%) is worse than 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has declined.
  • LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.10%) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LXFR has a Gross Margin of 23.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXFR underperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
  • LXFR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
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. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LXFR is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 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.
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

  • An Altman-Z score of 3.40 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LXFR has a better Altman-Z score (3.40) than 60.77% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR (1.50) is better than 85.38% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • LXFR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.06) than 80.77% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 1.5
Altman-Z 3.4
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC9.04%
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.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.67, LXFR is doing worse than 66.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 0.73 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LXFR (0.73) is worse than 80.77% 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. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.77% over the past year.
  • 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.
  • 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)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.
  • 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94, the valuation of LXFR can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 92.31% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.83. LXFR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08, the valuation of LXFR can be described as reasonable.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.95, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 11.08
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

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.54% 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 91.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.87
EV/EBITDA 8.36
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)8.68
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.04%, LXFR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.13. LXFR pays more dividend than 98.46% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LXFR pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.04%

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
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

  • LXFR pays out 180.52% of its income as dividend. 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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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC

NYSE:LXFR (3/3/2026, 7:26:35 PM)

After market: 12.66 0 (0%)

12.66

-0.27 (-2.09%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)02-24
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners98.09%
Inst Owner Change-0.75%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap337.26M
Revenue(TTM)384.60M
Net Income(TTM)7.70M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (36.97%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.04%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)2.12%
DP180.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date01-23
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)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.18%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.18%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.94
Fwd PE 11.08
P/S 0.88
P/FCF 12.87
P/OCF 9.92
P/B 1.49
P/tB 2.31
EV/EBITDA 8.36
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY8.37%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY9.02%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY7.77%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY10.08%
SpS14.44
BVpS8.5
TBVpS5.48
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)8.68
Graham Number14.24
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 3.4
F-Score7
WACC9.04%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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 Year54.41%
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 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 11.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.49.


Can you provide the financial health for LXFR stock?

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