LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
17.76 EUR
-0.1 (-0.56%)
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 is valued correctly, 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.
Each year in the past 5 years LXS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LXS (-2.97%) is worse than 76.81% 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 75.36% 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.
With a Gross Margin value of 20.52%, LXS is not doing good in the industry: 72.46% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LXS has been increased compared to 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.
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's Debt to FCF ratio of 22.13 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXS outperforms 50.72% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.62 indicates that LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.62, LXS is not doing good in the industry: 62.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.62 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.13 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.89 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.53%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.60 indicates that LXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.60, LXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
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 66.67% 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
Looking at the last year, LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -6.82% in the last 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 6.06% on average over the next years.
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
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LXS.
LXS's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
LXS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
LXS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.41.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXS is on the same level as its industry peers.
LXS is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.92, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.41 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXS is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.06% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LXS is valued cheaper than 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.69 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
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 (1/12/2026, 10:24:40 AM)
17.76
-0.1 (-0.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners73.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.53B
Revenue(TTM)5.89B
Net Income(TTM)-243.00M
Analysts54.07
Price Target19.56 (10.14%)
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 | 18.5 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.41 | ||
| P/S | 0.26 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.69 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.55 | ||
| P/B | 0.39 | ||
| P/tB | 0.91 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.06 |
EPS(TTM)0.96
EY5.41%
EPS(NY)0.73
Fwd EY4.1%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY7.3%
OCF(TTM)5
OCFY28.17%
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
WACC4.53%
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.