LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LCUT - US53222Q1031 - Common Stock
3.82 USD
+0.05 (+1.33%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LCUT. LCUT was compared to 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LCUT have multiple concerns. LCUT is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing. 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.
In the past 5 years LCUT reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years LCUT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LCUT has a Return On Assets of -6.28%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LCUT underperforms 80.95% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -18.65%, LCUT is doing worse than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.94%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LCUT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.56%. This is significantly below the industry average of 10.52%.
| 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's Operating Margin of 3.16% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 63.49% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LCUT (37.27%) is better than 74.60% 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.
LCUT has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LCUT has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LCUT has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.74, we must say that LCUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.74, LCUT is doing worse than 73.02% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
LCUT has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.63) which is in line with its industry peers.
LCUT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating LCUT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LCUT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 69.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.74 |
ROIC/WACC0.37
WACC10.66%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.65 indicates that LCUT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 2.65, LCUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 53.97% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that LCUT may have some problems paying 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
The earnings per share for LCUT have decreased strongly by -97.87% 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.
The Revenue has decreased by -1.14% in the past year.
LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.46% yearly.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.93% on average over the next years.
LCUT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.45% yearly.
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
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 382.00, LCUT can be considered very expensive at the moment.
LCUT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LCUT is more expensive than 71.43% 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 27.32.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 8.05, which indicates a very decent valuation of LCUT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCUT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 90.48% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LCUT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.89, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 382 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.05 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LCUT is valued cheaper than 90.48% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LCUT indicates a rather cheap valuation: LCUT is cheaper than 96.83% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LCUT's earnings are expected to decrease with -9.61% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)73.37
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-9.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LCUT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.51%, which is a nice return.
LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 2.76. LCUT pays more dividend than 92.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.42, LCUT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LCUT has a limited annual growth rate of 0.43%.
LCUT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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
The earnings of LCUT are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LCUT will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-10.87%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-9.61%
NASDAQ:LCUT (9/26/2025, 8:06:40 PM)
3.82
+0.05 (+1.33%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners39.17%
Inst Owner Change-8.05%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change2.14%
Market Cap86.56M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.12 (60.21%)
Short Float %2.01%
Short Ratio7.8
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.51% |
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)-184%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.13%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 382 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.05 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.37 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.65 | ||
| P/B | 0.47 | ||
| P/tB | 1.96 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.48 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.26%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY12.42%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY22.9%
OCF(TTM)1.05
OCFY27.37%
SpS29.61
BVpS8.2
TBVpS1.95
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)73.37
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-18.91%
ROICexcg 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 | 1.74 |
F-Score4
WACC10.66%
ROIC/WACC0.37
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%