LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
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+0.5 (+3.27%)
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LXFR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has an average financial health and profitability rating. LXFR is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make LXFR suitable for dividend investing!
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.
- LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.79%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.79% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.17%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.97% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LXFR (9.14%) is better than 66.67% 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 10.24%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (8.65%) for LXFR is below the current ROIC(9.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- With a Profit Margin value of 3.60%, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 46.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- LXFR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LXFR's Operating Margin of 9.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 53.03% of its industry peers.
- LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With a Gross Margin value of 22.65%, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 67.42% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LXFR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LXFR is destroying value.
- LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 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.
2.2 Solvency
- LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.67. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LXFR (3.67) is better than 61.36% of its industry peers.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LXFR, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.19, LXFR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.36% 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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.92
WACC9.91%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LXFR (1.66) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LXFR has a Quick ratio of 0.71. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LXFR underperforms 82.58% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
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.
- Measured over the past years, LXFR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.92% on average per year.
- LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.36%.
- 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.
- 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
- 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 accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 14.34, the valuation of LXFR can be described as correct.
- 91.67% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.32. LXFR is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.10 indicates a correct valuation of LXFR.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 92.42% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LXFR is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 24.30, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.88% 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 91.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
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)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.41%. 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 96.21% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, LXFR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
- LXFR pays out 97.90% 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.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
15.77
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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 Owners98.09%
Inst Owner Change0.09%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap421.37M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (9.96%)
Short Float %1.07%
Short Ratio2.69
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.41% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.1 | ||
| P/S | 1.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.6 | ||
| P/B | 1.82 | ||
| P/tB | 2.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.54 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY6.98%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY7.63%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY8.61%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY10.42%
SpS14.87
BVpS8.67
TBVpS5.66
PEG (NY)0.89
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 3.67 |
F-Score8
WACC9.91%
ROIC/WACC0.92
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 14.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.82.
Can you provide the financial health for LXFR stock?
The financial health rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 6 / 10.