LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
18.46 EUR
+0.71 (+4%)
Overall LXS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated LXS against 69 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.
- Each year in the past 5 years LXS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LXS has a Return On Assets of -2.97%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXS underperforms 76.81% of its industry peers.
- With a Return On Equity value of -6.23%, LXS is not doing good in the industry: 75.36% 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
- LXS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Gross Margin of LXS (20.52%) is worse than 72.46% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXS has declined.
- 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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LXS has more shares outstanding
- LXS has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
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.
- The Altman-Z score of LXS (1.89) is worse than 66.67% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.62, LXS is doing worse than 62.32% 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
WACC4.55%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that LXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LXS's Current ratio of 2.60 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LXS outperforms 78.26% 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's Quick ratio of 1.29 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LXS outperforms 66.67% 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.
- 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
- Based on estimates for the next years, LXS will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 6.06% on average per year.
- LXS is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -0.59% yearly.
EPS Next Y-76.8%
EPS Next 2Y-32.14%
EPS Next 3Y-2.73%
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
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 19.23, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LXS.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LXS is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. LXS is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.37 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LXS.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LXS.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.31, LXS is valued at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.37 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXS is valued cheaper than 84.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LXS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXS is cheaper than 88.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LXS's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.73% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-32.14%
EPS Next 3Y-2.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LXS has a yearly dividend return of 0.58%, which is pretty low.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.45, 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 1.92.
| 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-32.14%
EPS Next 3Y-2.73%
FRA:LXS (1/15/2026, 5:29:58 PM)
18.46
+0.71 (+4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-19 2026-03-19/amc
Inst Owners73.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.59B
Revenue(TTM)5.89B
Net Income(TTM)-243.00M
Analysts54.07
Price Target19.56 (5.96%)
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)-6.06%
PT rev (3m)-25.76%
EPS NQ rev (1m)20.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)17.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)125.93%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.3%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.32%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 19.23 | ||
| Fwd PE | 25.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.27 | ||
| P/FCF | 14.23 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 0.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.04 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY5.2%
EPS(NY)0.73
Fwd EY3.94%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY7.03%
OCF(TTM)5
OCFY27.1%
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
WACC4.55%
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-76.8%
EPS Next 2Y-32.14%
EPS Next 3Y-2.73%
EPS Next 5Y6.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.82%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-16.27%
Revenue Next Year-9.82%
Revenue Next 2Y-5.41%
Revenue Next 3Y-2.72%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.59%
EBIT growth 1Y82.42%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.23%
EBIT Next Year1016.78%
EBIT Next 3Y136.04%
EBIT Next 5Y74.55%
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.
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 -76.8% in the next year.