LANXESS AG (1LXS.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

BIT:1LXS • DE0005470405

19.54 EUR
-0.74 (-3.65%)
Last: Feb 9, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, 1LXS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 1LXS was compared to 66 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. 1LXS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. 1LXS is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • 1LXS had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year 1LXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • 1LXS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years 1LXS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1LXS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF1LXS.MI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

  • 1LXS has a worse Return On Assets (-1.96%) than 72.46% of its industry peers.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -4.13%, 1LXS is doing worse than 72.46% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.96%
ROE -4.13%
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
1LXS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROIC1LXS.MI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • 1LXS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • 1LXS has a Gross Margin of 21.19%. This is in the lower half of the industry: 1LXS underperforms 68.12% of its industry peers.
  • 1LXS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • 1LXS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.19%
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%
1LXS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins1LXS.MI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • 1LXS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1LXS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • 1LXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, 1LXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
1LXS.MI Yearly Shares Outstanding1LXS.MI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M
1LXS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total Assets1LXS.MI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 1.91 indicates that 1LXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.91, 1LXS is doing worse than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of 1LXS is 22.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take 1LXS, 22.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • 1LXS has a Debt to FCF ratio (22.23) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that 1LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • 1LXS has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.60) than 65.22% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 22.23
Altman-Z 1.91
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.88%
1LXS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF1LXS.MI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 1B 2B 3B 4B

2.3 Liquidity

  • 1LXS has a Current Ratio of 2.41. This indicates that 1LXS is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • 1LXS has a better Current ratio (2.41) than 75.36% of its industry peers.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.24 indicates that 1LXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.24, 1LXS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.42% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.41
Quick Ratio 1.24
1LXS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites1LXS.MI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B 4B 5B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • 1LXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 244.27%, which is quite impressive.
  • 1LXS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -19.38% yearly.
  • The Revenue has decreased by -2.75% in the past year.
  • 1LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.32% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)244.27%
EPS 3Y-31.1%
EPS 5Y-19.38%
EPS Q2Q%-1.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-12.63%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, 1LXS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.66% on average per year.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.37% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-89.73%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPS Next 5Y17.66%
Revenue Next Year-7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y0.37%

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.
1LXS.MI Yearly Revenue VS Estimates1LXS.MI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2B 4B 6B 8B
1LXS.MI Yearly EPS VS Estimates1LXS.MI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 0 2 4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.34 indicates a reasonable valuation of 1LXS.
  • 94.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1LXS, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of 1LXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.99), we can say 1LXS is valued rather cheaply.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.80 indicates a correct valuation of 1LXS.
  • 73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1LXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • 1LXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 28.06.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.34
Fwd PE 14.8
1LXS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings1LXS.MI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • 1LXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. 1LXS is cheaper than 89.86% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 89.86% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than 1LXS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.06
EV/EBITDA 5.7
1LXS.MI Per share data1LXS.MI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.47%, 1LXS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • 1LXS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.13.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, 1LXS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of 1LXS decreases each year by -35.08%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.08%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A

5.3 Sustainability

  • The earnings of 1LXS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. 1LXS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-6.06%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
1LXS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend1LXS.MI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M 600M 800M

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LANXESS AG

BIT:1LXS (2/9/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

19.54

-0.74 (-3.65%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)08-14
Earnings (Next)11-06
Inst Owners62.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.69B
Revenue(TTM)6.15B
Net Income(TTM)-165.00M
Analysts55.56
Price Target27.12 (38.79%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.47%
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.08%
DP-6.06%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)342.83%
Min EPS beat(2)179.44%
Max EPS beat(2)506.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)291.96%
Min EPS beat(4)130.13%
Max EPS beat(4)506.23%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)214.49%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)158.11%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)122.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.78%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.61%
PT rev (1m)-3.48%
PT rev (3m)-3.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-118.8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-118.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)-89.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)-89.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-5.9%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-6.37%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.37%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 10.34
Fwd PE 14.8
P/S 0.27
P/FCF 15.06
P/OCF 3.83
P/B 0.42
P/tB 0.97
EV/EBITDA 5.7
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY9.67%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY6.76%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY6.64%
OCF(TTM)5.11
OCFY26.14%
SpS71.2
BVpS46.22
TBVpS20.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.33
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.96%
ROE -4.13%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 21.19%
FCFM 1.82%
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 Turnover0.73
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.6
Debt/FCF 22.23
Debt/EBITDA 4.11
Cap/Depr 51.65%
Cap/Sales 5.35%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 75.26%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.41
Quick Ratio 1.24
Altman-Z 1.91
F-Score6
WACC4.88%
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)244.27%
EPS 3Y-31.1%
EPS 5Y-19.38%
EPS Q2Q%-1.67%
EPS Next Y-89.73%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPS Next 5Y17.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-12.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y0.37%
EBIT growth 1Y92.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.23%
EBIT Next Year1115.36%
EBIT Next 3Y148.95%
EBIT Next 5Y77.75%
FCF growth 1Y250%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.85%
OCF growth 1Y6.52%
OCF growth 3Y7.67%
OCF growth 5Y-4.6%

LANXESS AG / 1LXS.MI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LANXESS AG?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to 1LXS.MI.


What is the valuation status of LANXESS AG (1LXS.MI) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LANXESS AG (1LXS.MI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of 1LXS stock?

LANXESS AG (1LXS.MI) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.


What is the valuation of LANXESS AG based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANXESS AG (1LXS.MI) is 10.34 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.42.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for 1LXS stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANXESS AG (1LXS.MI) is expected to decline by -89.73% in the next year.