LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
17.47 EUR
+0.12 (+0.69%)
Taking everything into account, LXS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LXS was compared to 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. While LXS seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LXS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LXS had positive earnings in the past year.
LXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LXS 4 years were profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LXS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -2.97%, LXS is doing worse than 71.62% of the companies in the same industry.
LXS's Return On Equity of -6.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 71.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.97% | ||
| ROE | -6.23% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)9.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LXS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.52%, LXS is not doing good in the industry: 67.57% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LXS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LXS so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.52% |
OM growth 3Y-49.18%
OM growth 5Y-37.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.56%
GM growth 5Y-4.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LXS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LXS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
LXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LXS has an Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is not the best score and indicates that LXS is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LXS's Altman-Z score of 1.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 62.16% of its industry peers.
LXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.13. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LXS would need 22.13 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXS (22.13) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LXS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXS underperforms 63.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.35%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that LXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.60, LXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.03% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that LXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.29, LXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LXS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -10.28%.
The earnings per share for LXS have been decreasing by -19.38% on average. This is quite bad
Looking at the last year, LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.82% in the last year.
LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.28%
EPS 3Y-31.1%
EPS 5Y-19.38%
EPS Q2Q%-108.14%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-16.27%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LXS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 0.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-69.81%
EPS Next 2Y-11.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EPS Next 5Y11.66%
Revenue Next Year-8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.20, LXS is valued on the expensive side.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say LXS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.10, LXS is valued correctly.
68.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. LXS is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.1 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 82.43% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 86.49% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.98 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-11.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LXS has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
In the last 3 months the price of LXS has falen by -27.93%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
LXS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.15.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, LXS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LXS decreases each year by -35.08%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
LXS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-4.12%
EPS Next 2Y-11.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
FRA:LXS (11/28/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
17.47
+0.12 (+0.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.51B
Revenue(TTM)5.89B
Net Income(TTM)-243.00M
Analysts55.56
Price Target21.89 (25.3%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.08%
DP-4.12%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)292.85%
Min EPS beat(2)79.47%
Max EPS beat(2)506.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)279.29%
Min EPS beat(4)79.47%
Max EPS beat(4)506.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)234.01%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)164.45%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)126.78%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-8.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.66%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.7%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.78%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-4.92%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.05%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.05%
PT rev (1m)-16.89%
PT rev (3m)-22.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-61.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)194%
EPS NY rev (3m)240.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.58%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.32%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.55%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.52%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.2 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.1 | ||
| P/S | 0.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.47 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.49 | ||
| P/B | 0.39 | ||
| P/tB | 0.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.98 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY5.5%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY7.09%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY7.42%
OCF(TTM)5
OCFY28.64%
SpS68.19
BVpS45.2
TBVpS19.51
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.25
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.97% | ||
| ROE | -6.23% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 20.52% | ||
| FCFM | 1.9% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)9.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-49.18%
OM growth 5Y-37.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.56%
GM growth 5Y-4.64%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.72
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.13 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.55 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 50.71% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.43% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.82% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
F-Score6
WACC4.35%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)54.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-10.28%
EPS 3Y-31.1%
EPS 5Y-19.38%
EPS Q2Q%-108.14%
EPS Next Y-69.81%
EPS Next 2Y-11.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EPS Next 5Y11.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-16.27%
Revenue Next Year-8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y82.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.23%
EBIT Next Year1115.36%
EBIT Next 3Y148.95%
EBIT Next 5Y77.72%
FCF growth 1Y-74.13%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.85%
OCF growth 1Y-44.97%
OCF growth 3Y7.67%
OCF growth 5Y-4.6%
LANXESS AG / LXS.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LANXESS AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LXS.DE.
What is the valuation status for LXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LANXESS AG (LXS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LXS stock?
LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LXS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is expected to decline by -69.81% in the next year.