LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LCUT - US53222Q1031 - Common Stock
3.47 USD
+0.27 (+8.44%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LCUT. LCUT was compared to 61 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LCUT have multiple concerns. LCUT has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing. Finally LCUT also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LCUT had positive earnings in the past year.
LCUT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LCUT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LCUT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LCUT has a Return On Assets of -6.28%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LCUT underperforms 80.33% of its industry peers.
LCUT has a worse Return On Equity (-18.65%) than 80.33% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Return On Invested Capital of 3.94% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 62.30% of its industry peers.
LCUT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.56%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.36%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.28% | ||
| ROE | -18.65% | ||
| ROIC | 3.94% |
ROA(3y)-1.5%
ROA(5y)-0.47%
ROE(3y)-4.27%
ROE(5y)-1.2%
ROIC(3y)4.56%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
1.3 Margins
LCUT has a Operating Margin of 3.16%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCUT underperforms 65.57% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
LCUT has a Gross Margin of 37.27%. This is in the better half of the industry: LCUT outperforms 73.77% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.27% |
OM growth 3Y-18.91%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.79%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LCUT has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LCUT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LCUT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LCUT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.72, we must say that LCUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LCUT's Altman-Z score of 1.72 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 72.13% of its industry peers.
LCUT has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.63. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LCUT would need 8.63 years to pay back of all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 8.63, LCUT is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
LCUT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating LCUT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LCUT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 67.21% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
ROIC/WACC0.38
WACC10.32%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that LCUT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.65, LCUT is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.18% of the companies in the same industry.
LCUT has a Quick Ratio of 2.65. This is a bad value and indicates that LCUT is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LCUT has a Quick ratio (0.94) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LCUT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -97.87%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.21% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.14% in the past year.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-97.87%
EPS 3Y-29.71%
EPS 5Y5.21%
EPS Q2Q%-1566.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.92%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LCUT will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.93% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LCUT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.45% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-136.93%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-9.61%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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
LCUT is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 347.00.
LCUT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LCUT is more expensive than 73.77% of the companies in the same industry.
LCUT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.83.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 7.32 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LCUT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCUT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 95.08% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.82, LCUT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 347 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LCUT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 90.16% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LCUT is valued cheaper than 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LCUT's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.61% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)66.65
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-9.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.80%, LCUT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
In the last 3 months the price of LCUT has falen by -34.02%. A price decline artificially increases the dividend yield. It may be a sign investors do not expect the dividend to last.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.07, LCUT pays a better dividend. On top of this LCUT pays more dividend than 90.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LCUT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.43%.
LCUT has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LCUT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
5.3 Sustainability
LCUT has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-10.87%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-9.61%
NASDAQ:LCUT (10/24/2025, 3:53:30 PM)
3.47
+0.27 (+8.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.17%
Inst Owner Change-0.02%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change2.14%
Market Cap78.63M
Revenue(TTM)670.99M
Net Income(TTM)-34638000
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.12 (76.37%)
Short Float %1.98%
Short Ratio9.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.8% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-10.87%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-210.55%
Min EPS beat(2)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-158%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-110.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(4)25.4%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-53.72%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-25.33%
EPS beat(16)7
Avg EPS beat(16)-38.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.94%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.78%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.72%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.46%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)3.33%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-231.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.12%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.69%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 347 | ||
| Fwd PE | 7.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.12 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.32 | ||
| P/B | 0.42 | ||
| P/tB | 1.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.29%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY13.67%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY25.21%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY30.14%
SpS29.61
BVpS8.2
TBVpS1.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)66.65
Graham Number1.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.28% | ||
| ROE | -18.65% | ||
| ROCE | 4.99% | ||
| ROIC | 3.94% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.06% | ||
| ROICexgc | 6.18% | ||
| OM | 3.16% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.27% | ||
| FCFM | 2.95% |
ROA(3y)-1.5%
ROA(5y)-0.47%
ROE(3y)-4.27%
ROE(5y)-1.2%
ROIC(3y)4.56%
ROIC(5y)5.56%
ROICexc(3y)4.68%
ROICexc(5y)5.78%
ROICexgc(3y)7.62%
ROICexgc(5y)9.4%
ROCE(3y)5.77%
ROCE(5y)7.04%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-18.91%
ROICexgc growth 5Y10.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-19.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y12.35%
OM growth 3Y-18.91%
OM growth 5Y7.24%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.79%
GM growth 5Y1.91%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.22
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.63 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.71 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 16.41% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.11 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 52.86% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.72 |
F-Score4
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC0.38
Cap/Depr(3y)13.18%
Cap/Depr(5y)13.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-97.87%
EPS 3Y-29.71%
EPS 5Y5.21%
EPS Q2Q%-1566.67%
EPS Next Y-136.93%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-9.61%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.14%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.92%
Revenue Next Year-1.66%
Revenue Next 2Y0.36%
Revenue Next 3Y1.08%
Revenue Next 5Y1.45%
EBIT growth 1Y-34.39%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.99%
EBIT growth 5Y5.68%
EBIT Next Year-2.71%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-66.79%
FCF growth 3Y-20.88%
FCF growth 5Y-4.62%
OCF growth 1Y-61.89%
OCF growth 3Y-20.52%
OCF growth 5Y-9.07%
LIFETIME BRANDS INC / LCUT FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LCUT stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LCUT.
What is the valuation status of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
How profitable is LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?
LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 347 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.42.
What is the financial health of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?
The financial health rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 3 / 10.