LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NASDAQ:LCUT - Nasdaq - US53222Q1031 - Common Stock - Currency: USD
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LCUT. LCUT was compared to 63 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LCUT has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. 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 worse Return On Assets (-2.20%) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -5.81%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 63.49% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Return On Invested Capital of LCUT (4.43%) is worse than 60.32% 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 10.28%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.2% | ||
| ROE | -5.81% | ||
| ROIC | 4.43% |
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
With a Operating Margin value of 3.87%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 60.32% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 37.28%, LCUT is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 74.60% of the companies in the same industry.
LCUT's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 3.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.28% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCUT has more shares outstanding
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 1.79, we must say that LCUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LCUT has a worse Altman-Z score (1.79) than 68.25% of its industry peers.
LCUT has a debt to FCF ratio of 8.07. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LCUT would need 8.07 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LCUT has a Debt to FCF ratio (8.07) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.75 indicates that LCUT is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LCUT's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.75 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.07 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
ROIC/WACC0.41
WACC10.74%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.74 indicates that LCUT has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LCUT's Current ratio of 2.74 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
LCUT has a Quick Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that LCUT is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LCUT has a Quick ratio (1.05) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 |
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 -0.54% 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)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.92%
3.2 Future
LCUT is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -1.40% yearly.
LCUT is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 1.84% yearly.
EPS Next Y-71.86%
EPS Next 2Y-7.65%
EPS Next 3Y-7.5%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
Revenue Next Year-0.18%
Revenue Next 2Y0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y1.84%
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.
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 408.00.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LCUT indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LCUT is more expensive than 71.43% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LCUT's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.73.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.25 indicates a reasonable valuation of LCUT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCUT is valued a bit cheaper than 76.19% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 34.61. LCUT is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 408 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LCUT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 93.65% 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 | 4.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.16 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LCUT's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.50% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)78.36
EPS Next 2Y-7.65%
EPS Next 3Y-7.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.66%, LCUT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.33, LCUT pays a better dividend. On top of this LCUT pays more dividend than 88.89% 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 2.39.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
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 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-28.83%
EPS Next 2Y-7.65%
EPS Next 3Y-7.5%
NASDAQ:LCUT (8/13/2025, 11:27:29 AM)
4.08
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners41.73%
Inst Owner Change-4.93%
Ins Owners16.39%
Ins Owner Change3.83%
Market Cap91.43M
Analysts82.86
Price Target6.63 (62.5%)
Short Float %2.6%
Short Ratio3.14
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.66% |
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-28.83%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-66.3%
Min EPS beat(2)-158%
Max EPS beat(2)25.4%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-47.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-158%
Max EPS beat(4)25.4%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-9.95%
EPS beat(12)5
Avg EPS beat(12)-34.62%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)13.11%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.73%
Max Revenue beat(2)2.89%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.22%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.51%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.89%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.31%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.75%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-3.19%
PT rev (1m)8.33%
PT rev (3m)-13.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-8%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-92.86%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-72.65%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.24%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.21%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 408 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.25 | ||
| P/S | 0.13 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.69 | ||
| P/B | 0.41 | ||
| P/tB | 1.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.16 |
EPS(TTM)0.01
EY0.25%
EPS(NY)0.49
Fwd EY12.13%
FCF(TTM)0.96
FCFY23.59%
OCF(TTM)1.11
OCFY27.09%
SpS30.38
BVpS10.07
TBVpS2.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)78.36
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -2.2% | ||
| ROE | -5.81% | ||
| ROCE | 5.6% | ||
| ROIC | 4.43% | ||
| ROICexc | 4.53% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.41% | ||
| OM | 3.87% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.28% | ||
| FCFM | 3.17% |
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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.14
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.75 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 8.07 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.42 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.87% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 0.47% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.38 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 50.11% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.74 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.79 |
F-Score5
WACC10.74%
ROIC/WACC0.41
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-71.86%
EPS Next 2Y-7.65%
EPS Next 3Y-7.5%
EPS Next 5Y-1.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.54%
Revenue growth 3Y-7.5%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.92%
Revenue Next Year-0.18%
Revenue Next 2Y0.85%
Revenue Next 3Y1.59%
Revenue Next 5Y1.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-25.91%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.99%
EBIT growth 5Y5.68%
EBIT Next Year-2.93%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y8.27%
FCF growth 3Y-20.88%
FCF growth 5Y-4.62%
OCF growth 1Y7.54%
OCF growth 3Y-20.52%
OCF growth 5Y-9.07%