LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:LXFR • GB00BNK03D49

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-0.27 (-2.09%)
At close: Mar 3, 2026
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After Hours: 3/3/2026, 8:24:48 PM
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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.

Fundamental Rating

5

Taking everything into account, LXFR scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LXFR was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has an average financial health and profitability rating. LXFR has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. Finally LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
  • Of the past 5 years LXFR 4 years were profitable.
  • Each year in the past 5 years LXFR had a positive operating cash flow.
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's Return On Assets of 2.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 42.31% of 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.
  • Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 8.25%, LXFR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 61.54% 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 10.21%.
  • 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

  • LXFR has a Profit Margin of 2.00%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXFR underperforms 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 comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
  • LXFR's Gross Margin of 23.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR is outperformed by 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. 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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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

  • LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.37. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LXFR has a Altman-Z score of 3.37. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 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.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.06, LXFR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.06
Debt/FCF 1.5
Altman-Z 3.37
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.92%
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.
  • The Current ratio of LXFR (1.67) is worse than 66.92% 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.
  • LXFR's Quick ratio of 0.73 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR is outperformed by 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. LXFR Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • LXFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.77%, which is quite good.
  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
  • 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

  • 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.
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. LXFR Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.94, the valuation of LXFR can be described as very reasonable.
  • 92.31% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.83, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
  • LXFR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.08.
  • LXFR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 95.38% of the companies in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.95), we can say 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

  • 91.54% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 12.87
EV/EBITDA 8.2
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

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)1.54
PEG (5Y)8.68
EPS Next 2Y10.11%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. LXFR Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.02%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.13, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 98.46% of the companies listed 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 4.02%

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
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

  • 180.52% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LXFR. 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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LXFR Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC

NYSE:LXFR (3/3/2026, 8:24:48 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 4.02%
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 8.2
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 3.37
F-Score7
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.93
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 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.