LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
17.245 EUR
+0.51 (+3.02%)
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. 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 on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LXS was profitable.
LXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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's Return On Assets of -2.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 71.62% of its industry peers.
LXS has a Return On Equity of -6.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXS underperforms 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.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 20.52%, LXS is doing worse than 67.57% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LXS remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
LXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LXS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.88 indicates that LXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LXS (1.88) is worse than 63.51% 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.
LXS has a Debt to FCF ratio (22.13) which is in line with its industry peers.
LXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62. This is a neutral value indicating LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LXS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 63.51% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.88 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.31%
2.3 Liquidity
LXS has a Current Ratio of 2.60. This indicates that LXS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LXS has a better Current ratio (2.60) than 77.03% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that LXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.29, LXS is in the better half of 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
The Revenue has decreased by -6.82% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.32% on average over the past years.
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
LXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.66% yearly.
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.96, 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 70.27% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.65), we can say LXS is valued slightly cheaper.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.92, LXS is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 68.92% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.45, LXS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.78% 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 87.84% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
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 0.61%, LXS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of LXS dropped by -30.94% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
LXS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.18.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LXS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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 (11/25/2025, 4:17:19 PM)
17.245
+0.51 (+3.02%)
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 Cap1.49B
Revenue(TTM)5.89B
Net Income(TTM)-243.00M
Analysts55.56
Price Target21.89 (26.94%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.61% |
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 | 17.96 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.45 | ||
| P/B | 0.38 | ||
| P/tB | 0.88 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.88 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY5.57%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY7.19%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY7.52%
OCF(TTM)5
OCFY29.01%
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 | 1.88 |
F-Score6
WACC4.31%
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.