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
- 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years LXFR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LXFR has a Return On Assets of 2.08%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 41.98% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 3.40%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LXFR (8.25%) is better than 61.07% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LXFR is below the industry average of 10.17%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (7.39%) for LXFR is below the current ROIC(8.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| 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
- With a Profit Margin value of 2.00%, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 60.31% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has declined.
- LXFR's Operating Margin of 9.10% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 53.44% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.19%, LXFR is doing worse than 67.94% 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 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
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LXFR is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
- LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 3.32 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LXFR's Altman-Z score of 3.32 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 57.25% 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 85.50% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.06 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, LXFR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.68% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.82
WACC10.08%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LXFR (1.67) is worse than 64.89% of its industry peers.
- LXFR has a Quick Ratio of 1.67. This is a bad value and indicates that LXFR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- The Quick ratio of LXFR (0.73) is worse than 80.15% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.73 |
3. LXFR Growth Analysis
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.
- Looking at the last year, LXFR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.86% in the last 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.11% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
- LXFR is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -1.18% yearly.
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.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 11.53, the valuation of LXFR can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.89, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.70 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 95.42% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.19), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LXFR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 12.43 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.94 |
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)1.48
PEG (5Y)8.38
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. LXFR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.21%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.20, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 96.18% 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 1.89.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
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 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 Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
- LXFR pays out 180.52% of its income as dividend. 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
12.22
-0.13 (-1.05%)
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 Change14.12%
Market Cap325.54M
Revenue(TTM)384.60M
Net Income(TTM)7.70M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (41.9%)
Short Float %1.33%
Short Ratio2.25
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.21% |
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)-6.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.13%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.53 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.7 | ||
| P/S | 0.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.43 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.57 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.94 |
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY8.67%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY9.35%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY8.05%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY10.44%
SpS14.44
BVpS8.5
TBVpS5.48
PEG (NY)1.48
PEG (5Y)8.38
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 | 3.32 |
F-Score7
WACC10.08%
ROIC/WACC0.82
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 11.53 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.
Can you provide the financial health for LXFR stock?
The financial health rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 6 / 10.