LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
17.47 EUR
+0.12 (+0.69%)
Overall LXS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LXS against 74 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LXS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LXS has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LXS was profitable.
In the past year LXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
LXS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LXS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LXS has a worse Return On Assets (-2.97%) than 74.32% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -6.23%, LXS is not doing good in the industry: 74.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| 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
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXS has declined.
LXS has a Gross Margin of 20.52%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXS underperforms 70.27% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXS has declined.
LXS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| 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.
Compared to 5 years ago, LXS has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.89 indicates that LXS is not a great score, but indicates 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 66.22% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXS is 22.13, which is on the high side as it means it would take LXS, 22.13 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 22.13, LXS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 51.35% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, LXS is doing worse than 64.86% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
LXS has a better Current ratio (2.60) than 77.03% of its industry peers.
LXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.29. This is a normal value and indicates that LXS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.29, LXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 63.51% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.6 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.29 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LXS have decreased strongly by -10.28% in the last year.
LXS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.38% yearly.
The Revenue has decreased by -6.82% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.32% on average per year.
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 6.37% on average over the next years.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.30% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-69.81%
EPS Next 2Y-11.44%
EPS Next 3Y7.01%
EPS Next 5Y6.37%
Revenue Next Year-8.19%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.81%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.46%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.3%
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.20, the valuation of LXS can be described as rather expensive.
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.
LXS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LXS is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.10.
68.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.59.
| 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 cheaper than 81.08% of the companies in the same industry.
87.84% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.47 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6 |
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
With a yearly dividend of 0.58%, LXS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.15, LXS is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, LXS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| 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)13.18%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.12%
EPS NY rev (1m)194%
EPS NY rev (3m)240.19%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.37%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-7.04%
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 | 6 |
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 5Y6.37%
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 5Y-0.3%
EBIT growth 1Y82.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.23%
EBIT Next Year1115.36%
EBIT Next 3Y148.95%
EBIT Next 5Y75.06%
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.