LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LCUT • US53222Q1031

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This LCUT fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LCUT Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LCUT was profitable.
  • LCUT had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • In the past 5 years LCUT reported 4 times negative net income.
  • LCUT had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LCUT Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLCUT 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 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • LCUT has a worse Return On Assets (-4.70%) than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • The Return On Equity of LCUT (-13.32%) is worse than 76.67% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 4.32%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • LCUT had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 4.59%. This is below the industry average of 9.21%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.7%
ROE -13.32%
ROIC 4.32%
ROA(3y)-2.79%
ROA(5y)-1.34%
ROE(3y)-7.85%
ROE(5y)-3.6%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)5.26%
LCUT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLCUT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 3.72%, LCUT is doing worse than 65.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LCUT's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With a decent Gross Margin value of 37.15%, LCUT is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LCUT's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.72%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.15%
OM growth 3Y-5.22%
OM growth 5Y-9.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
LCUT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLCUT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30

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2. LCUT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LCUT is destroying value.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LCUT has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LCUT has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LCUT is higher compared to a year ago.
LCUT Yearly Shares OutstandingLCUT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
LCUT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLCUT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.81, 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 1.81, LCUT is doing worse than 76.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LCUT has a debt to FCF ratio of 56.87. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LCUT would need 56.87 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 56.87, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that LCUT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • LCUT has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 70.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 56.87
Altman-Z 1.81
ROIC/WACC0.4
WACC10.86%
LCUT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLCUT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

  • LCUT has a Current Ratio of 2.85. This indicates that LCUT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a Current ratio value of 2.85, LCUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.37 indicates that LCUT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LCUT has a better Quick ratio (1.37) than 61.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 1.37
LCUT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLCUT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. LCUT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • LCUT shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.31%.
  • Measured over the past years, LCUT shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.11% on average per year.
  • LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.13%.
  • Measured over the past years, LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.37% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.31%
EPS 3Y10.97%
EPS 5Y-15.11%
EPS Q2Q%90.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.37%
Sales Q2Q%-5.17%

3.2 Future

  • LCUT is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -10.32% yearly.
  • The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y18.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5Y-10.32%
Revenue Next Year2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5Y0.01%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
LCUT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLCUT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 200M 400M 600M 800M
LCUT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLCUT Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 0 0.5 1 1.5

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4. LCUT Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LCUT is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.02.
  • LCUT's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 24.88, LCUT is valued rather cheaply.
  • LCUT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.15.
  • LCUT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LCUT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.19.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.02
Fwd PE 11.15
LCUT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLCUT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LCUT indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LCUT is cheaper than 70.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LCUT is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 34.32
EV/EBITDA 6.36
LCUT Per share dataLCUT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15 20 25

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LCUT's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y18.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%

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5. LCUT Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.63%, LCUT has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
  • LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.30. LCUT pays more dividend than 88.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.89.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.63%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LCUT decreases each year by -0.07%.
  • LCUT has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
  • LCUT has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
LCUT Yearly Dividends per shareLCUT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

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.
  • LCUT's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-14.04%
EPS Next 2Y18.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
LCUT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLCUT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

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LCUT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LIFETIME BRANDS INC

NASDAQ:LCUT (3/27/2026, 8:00:03 PM)

4.93

+0.25 (+5.34%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)03-12
Earnings (Next)05-06
Inst Owners37.77%
Inst Owner Change-2.8%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change0.95%
Market Cap111.66M
Revenue(TTM)647.93M
Net Income(TTM)-26.94M
Analysts80
Price Target5.61 (13.79%)
Short Float %0.91%
Short Ratio0.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.63%
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
DP-14.04%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-30
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)99.06%
Min EPS beat(2)-30.42%
Max EPS beat(2)228.54%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-55.75%
Min EPS beat(4)-263.11%
Max EPS beat(4)228.54%
EPS beat(8)2
Avg EPS beat(8)-32.26%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-8.7%
EPS beat(16)6
Avg EPS beat(16)-31.02%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.71%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.54%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.09%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.39%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.54%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.67%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.82%
Revenue beat(16)5
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.08%
PT rev (1m)6.45%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)7.14%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4%
EPS NY rev (1m)22.06%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.42%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.06%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.5%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.02
Fwd PE 11.15
P/S 0.17
P/FCF 34.32
P/OCF 14.68
P/B 0.55
P/tB 1.61
EV/EBITDA 6.36
EPS(TTM)0.41
EY8.32%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY8.97%
FCF(TTM)0.14
FCFY2.91%
OCF(TTM)0.34
OCFY6.81%
SpS28.61
BVpS8.93
TBVpS3.06
PEG (NY)1.54
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number9.08
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.7%
ROE -13.32%
ROCE 5.47%
ROIC 4.32%
ROICexc 4.36%
ROICexgc 6.27%
OM 3.72%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.15%
FCFM 0.5%
ROA(3y)-2.79%
ROA(5y)-1.34%
ROE(3y)-7.85%
ROE(5y)-3.6%
ROIC(3y)4.59%
ROIC(5y)5.26%
ROICexc(3y)4.67%
ROICexc(5y)5.42%
ROICexgc(3y)7.38%
ROICexgc(5y)8.56%
ROCE(3y)5.81%
ROCE(5y)6.66%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.67%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-9.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.23%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.89%
OM growth 3Y-5.22%
OM growth 5Y-9.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y1.27%
GM growth 5Y0.84%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.89
Debt/FCF 56.87
Debt/EBITDA 3.92
Cap/Depr 19.93%
Cap/Sales 0.67%
Interest Coverage 1.37
Cash Conversion 16.55%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.85
Quick Ratio 1.37
Altman-Z 1.81
F-Score4
WACC10.86%
ROIC/WACC0.4
Cap/Depr(3y)14.74%
Cap/Depr(5y)15.44%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.47%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.31%
EPS 3Y10.97%
EPS 5Y-15.11%
EPS Q2Q%90.91%
EPS Next Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y18.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5Y-10.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.13%
Revenue growth 3Y-3.8%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.37%
Sales Q2Q%-5.17%
Revenue Next Year2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y2.14%
Revenue Next 3Y0.15%
Revenue Next 5Y0.01%
EBIT growth 1Y-10.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.81%
EBIT growth 5Y-12.35%
EBIT Next Year379.26%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-80.09%
FCF growth 3Y-46.58%
FCF growth 5Y-40.25%
OCF growth 1Y-59.03%
OCF growth 3Y-32.12%
OCF growth 5Y-29.86%

LIFETIME BRANDS INC / LCUT Fundamental Analysis 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 2 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LCUT stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 12.02 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.55.


Is the dividend of LIFETIME BRANDS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -14.04%.