LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
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We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LXFR. LXFR was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LXFR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LXFR is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination! LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make LXFR a good candidate for value and 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.
Of the past 5 years LXFR 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LXFR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.79%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.54% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR has a Return On Equity (6.17%) which is in line with its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 9.14%, LXFR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LXFR is in line with the industry average of 10.25%.
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
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 3.60%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 45.38% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LXFR has a Operating Margin of 9.21%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 51.54% of its industry peers.
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.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has declined.
| 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
LXFR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.32. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LXFR (3.32) is better than 61.54% of its industry peers.
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.
LXFR has a better Debt to FCF ratio (1.19) than 85.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.32 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.77%
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 66.15% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that LXFR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LXFR has a worse Quick ratio (0.71) than 83.85% 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.
LXFR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.92% yearly.
LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 3.36%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.97% on average over the past years.
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
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.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 10.97, which indicates a very decent valuation of LXFR.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 93.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LXFR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 25.89.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.03, the valuation of LXFR can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 93.08% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.59), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.03 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LXFR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LXFR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.26%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.87, 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 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
LXFR pays out 97.90% 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.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.3%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change2.87%
Market Cap322.99M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (43.66%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.26% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)22.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.6%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.42%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.95%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.03 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 8.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 2.13 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY9.11%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY9.97%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY11.24%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY13.59%
SpS14.85
BVpS8.65
TBVpS5.65
PEG (NY)0.68
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.64
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 | 3.32 |
F-Score8
WACC9.77%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 10.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.
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.