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.
- 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
- 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.
- LXFR's Return On Equity of 3.40% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 42.75% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.25%, LXFR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.07% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 2.00%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 40.46% of the companies in the same industry.
- In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has declined.
- The Operating Margin of LXFR (9.10%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 23.19%, LXFR is doing worse than 67.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- LXFR's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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 3.25 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LXFR's Altman-Z score of 3.25 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 54.96% of its industry peers.
- LXFR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.50. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.50 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.50, LXFR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.50% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 81.68% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.06 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.5 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC9.35%
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.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.67, LXFR is doing worse than 65.65% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.77% over the past year.
- LXFR shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.38% yearly.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LXFR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 10.11% on average per year.
- 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.
- 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.
4. LXFR Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.94, 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 93.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.70), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
- LXFR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.15.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 96.95% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 92.37% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 91.60% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 11.79 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
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)1.41
PEG (5Y)7.95
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. LXFR Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, LXFR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.16. LXFR pays more dividend than 96.18% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LXFR pays a better dividend.
| 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 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)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
11.6
-0.04 (-0.34%)
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 Cap309.02M
Revenue(TTM)384.60M
Net Income(TTM)7.70M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (49.48%)
Short Float %1.5%
Short Ratio3.04
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 | 10.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.15 | ||
| P/S | 0.8 | ||
| P/FCF | 11.79 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.36 | ||
| P/tB | 2.12 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.6 |
EPS(TTM)1.06
EY9.14%
EPS(NY)1.14
Fwd EY9.85%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY8.48%
OCF(TTM)1.28
OCFY11%
SpS14.44
BVpS8.5
TBVpS5.48
PEG (NY)1.41
PEG (5Y)7.95
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 | 3.25 |
F-Score7
WACC9.35%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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 10.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.36.
Can you provide the financial health for LXFR stock?
The financial health rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 6 / 10.