While growth is established for NASDAQ:LPLA, the stock's valuation remains reasonable.

Here's LPL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS INC (NASDAQ:LPLA) for you, a growth stock our stock screener believes is undervalued. NASDAQ:LPLA is scoring impressively in terms of growth while demonstrating strong financials. On top of that, it remains attractively priced. Let's break it down further.

Analyzing Growth Metrics

ChartMill assigns a Growth Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different growth aspects like EPS and Revenue, both in the past as in the future. NASDAQ:LPLA scores a 7 out of 10:

• LPLA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 83.02%, which is quite impressive.
• Measured over the past years, LPLA shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 34.19% on average per year.
• LPLA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 16.51%.
• LPLA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.97% yearly.
• LPLA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.75% yearly.
• Based on estimates for the next years, LPLA will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.58% on average per year.

Assessing Valuation Metrics for NASDAQ:LPLA

To assess a stock's valuation, ChartMill utilizes a Valuation Rating on a scale of 0 to 10. This comprehensive assessment considers various valuation aspects, comparing price to earnings and cash flows, while factoring in profitability and growth. NASDAQ:LPLA has achieved a 5 out of 10:

• Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.54, LPLA is valued a bit cheaper.
• When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LPLA to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.54), we can say LPLA is valued slightly cheaper.
• 84.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LPLA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
• The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
• LPLA has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
• LPLA's earnings are expected to grow with 21.38% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.

Health Analysis for NASDAQ:LPLA

ChartMill assigns a Health Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different health aspects like liquidity and solvency, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NASDAQ:LPLA scores a 5 out of 10:

• An Altman-Z score of 3.92 indicates that LPLA is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
• LPLA's Altman-Z score of 3.92 is amongst the best of the industry. LPLA outperforms 80.69% of its industry peers.
• With a decent Current ratio value of 1.77, LPLA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.36% of the companies in the same industry.
• LPLA has a Quick ratio of 1.77. This is in the better half of the industry: LPLA outperforms 64.36% of its industry peers.

Understanding NASDAQ:LPLA's Profitability

ChartMill assigns a Profitability Rating to every stock. This score ranges from 0 to 10 and evaluates the different profitability ratios and margins, both absolutely, but also relative to the industry peers. NASDAQ:LPLA scores a 8 out of 10:

• LPLA has a Return On Assets of 12.31%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPLA outperforms 89.60% of its industry peers.
• LPLA has a Return On Equity of 55.86%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPLA outperforms 98.51% of its industry peers.
• LPLA has a Return On Invested Capital of 20.13%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPLA outperforms 95.54% of its industry peers.
• LPLA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 13.63%. This is above the industry average of 9.76%.
• The last Return On Invested Capital (20.13%) for LPLA is above the 3 year average (13.63%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
• In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LPLA has grown nicely.
• LPLA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
• LPLA has a Gross Margin of 98.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPLA outperforms 97.52% of its industry peers.

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