3.9 USD
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3.9 USD
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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LCUT. LCUT was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LCUT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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
- In the past year LCUT has reported negative net income.
- In the past year LCUT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In the past 5 years LCUT reported 4 times negative net income.
- Each year in the past 5 years LCUT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LCUT has a Return On Assets of -6.22%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCUT underperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- LCUT has a Return On Equity of -19.59%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCUT underperforms 78.33% of its industry peers.
- LCUT has a worse Return On Invested Capital (3.50%) than 65.00% of its industry peers.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LCUT is significantly below the industry average of 9.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.22% | ||
| ROE | -19.59% | ||
| ROIC | 3.5% |
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's Operating Margin of 2.97% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
- LCUT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LCUT has a Gross Margin of 36.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: LCUT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- LCUT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.88% |
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
- With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LCUT is destroying value.
- LCUT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LCUT has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LCUT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.67, we must say that LCUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LCUT's Altman-Z score of 1.67 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
- LCUT has a debt to FCF ratio of 9.57. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LCUT would need 9.57 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LCUT (9.57) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that LCUT has dependencies on debt financing.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.03, LCUT is doing worse than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC10.7%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.71 indicates that LCUT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LCUT has a Current ratio (2.71) which is in line with its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LCUT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LCUT's Quick ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LCUT have decreased strongly by -128.13% in the last year.
- Measured over the past 5 years, LCUT shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 5.21% on average per year.
- LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -1.76%.
- The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.46% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-128.12%
EPS 3Y-29.71%
EPS 5Y5.21%
EPS Q2Q%-47.62%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.49%
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 1.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-155.4%
EPS Next 2Y-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%
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 decreasing.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LCUT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.21, the valuation of LCUT can be described as very reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCUT is valued cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- LCUT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 24.29.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.21 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LCUT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LCUT is cheaper than 81.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LCUT's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LCUT's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.56% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LCUT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, LCUT pays a better dividend. On top of this LCUT pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.85, LCUT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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 its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
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-10.43%
EPS Next 2Y-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
3.9
-0.15 (-3.7%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/bmo
Inst Owners38.06%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap88.37M
Revenue(TTM)659.07M
Net Income(TTM)-36.17M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.61 (43.85%)
Short Float %1.63%
Short Ratio3.31
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-10.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-30 2026-01-30 (0.0425)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-146.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(2)-30.42%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-106.53%
Min EPS beat(4)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(4)25.4%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-62.67%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-23.68%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-43.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-6.05%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.71%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.52%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.62%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.35%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.21 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.35 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.66 | ||
| P/B | 0.48 | ||
| P/tB | 1.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.42 |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY10.85%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY23.01%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY27.36%
SpS29.08
BVpS8.15
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.22% | ||
| ROE | -19.59% | ||
| ROCE | 4.43% | ||
| ROIC | 3.5% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.6% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.28% | ||
| OM | 2.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 36.88% | ||
| FCFM | 3.08% |
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 Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.57 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 17% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.58% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.08 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.28% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.67 |
F-Score4
WACC10.7%
ROIC/WACC0.33
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)-128.12%
EPS 3Y-29.71%
EPS 5Y5.21%
EPS Q2Q%-47.62%
EPS Next Y-155.4%
EPS Next 2Y-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-1.76%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.49%
Revenue Next Year-2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.99%
EBIT growth 5Y5.68%
EBIT Next Year-9.17%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-65.3%
FCF growth 3Y-20.88%
FCF growth 5Y-4.62%
OCF growth 1Y-60.61%
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 for 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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LCUT stock?
The dividend rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -10.43%.