LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe • Frankfurt Stock Exchange • FRA:LXS • DE0005470405
17.49 EUR
-0.03 (-0.17%)
Last: Jan 30, 2026, 02:23 PM
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LXS. LXS was compared to 71 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
- LXS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LXS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- LXS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LXS has a worse Return On Assets (-2.97%) than 78.87% of its industry peers.
- LXS has a Return On Equity of -6.23%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXS underperforms 77.46% 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.
- LXS's Gross Margin of 20.52% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 73.24% 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.
- LXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- 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 67.61% 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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.62 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 63.38% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.66%
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 Current ratio of 2.60. This is in the better half of the industry: LXS outperforms 78.87% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.29 indicates that LXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LXS has a better Quick ratio (1.29) than 67.61% of its industry peers.
| 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.
- Measured over the past years, LXS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.38% on average per year.
- LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.82%.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 6.06% on average over the next years.
- The Revenue is expected to decrease by -0.59% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-79.53%
EPS Next 2Y-37.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.29%
EPS Next 5Y6.06%
Revenue Next Year-9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.59%
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.
- 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 18.22, 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 71.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LXS is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.39, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 27.93 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LXS.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXS is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 64.79% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
- LXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 25.72.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.22 | ||
| Fwd PE | 27.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXS is cheaper than 84.51% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LXS's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 87.32% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LXS's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.29% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-37.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.29%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, LXS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- LXS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.45.
- With a Dividend Yield of 0.56, LXS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.82.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.56% |
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-37.05%
EPS Next 3Y-8.29%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LANXESS AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
Can you provide the financial health for LXS stock?
The financial health rating of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is 4 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is expected to decline by -79.53% in the next year.