9.45 USD
-0.05 (-0.53%)
9.45 USD
0 (0%)
Overall LZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LZ against 87 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. LZ has an average financial health and profitability rating. LZ is growing strongly while it is still valued neutral. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LZ was profitable.
LZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
In the past 5 years LZ always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LZ has a Return On Assets of 4.03%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LZ outperforms 57.47% of its industry peers.
LZ's Return On Equity of 11.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LZ outperforms 58.62% of its industry peers.
LZ's Return On Invested Capital of 4.03% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LZ outperforms 45.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 11.01% | ||
| ROIC | 4.03% |
ROA(3y)-0.29%
ROA(5y)-4.65%
ROE(3y)2.06%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LZ has a Profit Margin (3.05%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LZ's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 1.57%, LZ is doing worse than 60.92% of the companies in the same industry.
LZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LZ has a Gross Margin of 65.69%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LZ outperforms 80.46% of its industry peers.
LZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.05% | ||
| GM | 65.69% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-16.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y27.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LZ is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LZ has less shares outstanding
LZ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LZ has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.38, we must say that LZ is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LZ has a worse Altman-Z score (1.38) than 67.82% of its industry peers.
LZ has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
ROIC/WACC0.46
WACC8.7%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.84, LZ is doing worse than 81.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LZ may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, LZ is not doing good in the industry: 81.61% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 30.61% over the past year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 40.44% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
LZ shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.17%.
The Revenue has been growing by 10.80% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y40.44%
EPS Q2Q%0%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y10.8%
Sales Q2Q%12.79%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.68% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 11.98% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y25%
EPS Next 2Y20.37%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
EPS Next 5Y12.68%
Revenue Next Year8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y7.65%
Revenue Next 3Y7.17%
Revenue Next 5Y11.98%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.77 indicates a correct valuation of LZ.
LZ's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LZ is cheaper than 72.41% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LZ to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.41), we can say LZ is valued slightly cheaper.
LZ is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.86.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LZ is valued a bit cheaper than 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
LZ is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 35.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.86 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LZ is valued a bit more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
71.26% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 15.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LZ's earnings are expected to grow with 16.04% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.37
EPS Next 2Y20.37%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LZ does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
9.45
-0.05 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.2%
Inst Owner Change6.25%
Ins Owners0.59%
Ins Owner Change-8.84%
Market Cap1.68B
Revenue(TTM)727.48M
Net Income(TTM)22.22M
Analysts75.56
Price Target12.58 (33.12%)
Short Float %7.02%
Short Ratio4.61
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.88%
Min EPS beat(2)-11.69%
Max EPS beat(2)-2.06%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)0.02%
Min EPS beat(4)-11.69%
Max EPS beat(4)16.09%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)3.63%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)9.27%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)33.34%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.3%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.26%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.4%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.43%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.68%
PT rev (1m)9.63%
PT rev (3m)12.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-5.95%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)4.71%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)4.38%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.24%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14.77 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.86 | ||
| P/S | 2.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 15.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.97 | ||
| P/B | 8.3 | ||
| P/tB | 39.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 26.57 |
EPS(TTM)0.64
EY6.77%
EPS(NY)0.8
Fwd EY8.43%
FCF(TTM)0.61
FCFY6.41%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY11.14%
SpS4.1
BVpS1.14
TBVpS0.24
PEG (NY)0.59
PEG (5Y)0.37
Graham Number4.05
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.03% | ||
| ROE | 11.01% | ||
| ROCE | 5.1% | ||
| ROIC | 4.03% | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | 1.57% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.05% | ||
| GM | 65.69% | ||
| FCFM | 14.75% |
ROA(3y)-0.29%
ROA(5y)-4.65%
ROE(3y)2.06%
ROE(5y)N/A
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5Y-16.69%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5Y27.15%
GM growth 3Y-1.14%
GM growth 5Y-0.51%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.32
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 184.3% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.9% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 342.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 482.97% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.38 |
F-Score6
WACC8.7%
ROIC/WACC0.46
Cap/Depr(3y)122.96%
Cap/Depr(5y)173.03%
Cap/Sales(3y)5%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.04%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)30.61%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5Y40.44%
EPS Q2Q%0%
EPS Next Y25%
EPS Next 2Y20.37%
EPS Next 3Y16.04%
EPS Next 5Y12.68%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.17%
Revenue growth 3Y5.84%
Revenue growth 5Y10.8%
Sales Q2Q%12.79%
Revenue Next Year8.01%
Revenue Next 2Y7.65%
Revenue Next 3Y7.17%
Revenue Next 5Y11.98%
EBIT growth 1Y-71.34%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5Y-7.7%
EBIT Next Year50.37%
EBIT Next 3Y24.89%
EBIT Next 5Y22.36%
FCF growth 1Y21.28%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y23.81%
OCF growth 1Y51.01%
OCF growth 3Y35.81%
OCF growth 5Y20.81%
LEGALZOOMCOM INC / LZ FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LEGALZOOMCOM INC (LZ) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LZ.
What is the valuation status for LZ stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LEGALZOOMCOM INC (LZ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LZ stock?
LEGALZOOMCOM INC (LZ) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LEGALZOOMCOM INC (LZ) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEGALZOOMCOM INC (LZ) is 14.77 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 8.3.