LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
17.34 EUR
-0.13 (-0.74%)
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. The financial health of LXS is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. 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
LXS had positive earnings in the past year.
LXS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
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's Return On Assets of -2.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 74.32% of its industry peers.
LXS's Return On Equity of -6.23% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 74.32% 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 70.27% of its industry peers.
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.
LXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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
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 has a Altman-Z score of 1.89. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXS underperforms 66.22% 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.
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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LXS (0.62) is worse than 64.86% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.43%
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.
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.
LXS has a Quick ratio of 1.29. This is in the better half of the industry: LXS outperforms 63.51% 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.
LXS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.38% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.82% in the last 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
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
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
LXS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.06.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXS is valued a bit cheaper than 68.92% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.37. LXS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.99 indicates a correct valuation of LXS.
68.92% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.20), we can say LXS is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.99 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 81.08% 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 85.14% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.37 | ||
| 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.
The stock price of LXS dropped by -24.70% 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.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.13, LXS is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.58, LXS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.32.
| 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 (12/4/2025, 9:52:19 AM)
17.34
-0.13 (-0.74%)
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 Cap1.50B
Revenue(TTM)5.89B
Net Income(TTM)-243.00M
Analysts55.56
Price Target21.89 (26.24%)
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 | 18.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 13.99 | ||
| P/S | 0.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.47 | ||
| P/B | 0.38 | ||
| P/tB | 0.89 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)1.24
Fwd EY7.15%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY7.48%
OCF(TTM)5
OCFY28.85%
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
WACC4.43%
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.