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LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LCUT - US53222Q1031 - Common Stock

3.77 USD
+0.03 (+0.8%)
Last: 12/23/2025, 5:24:43 PM
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After Hours: 12/23/2025, 5:24:43 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, LCUT scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. 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. LCUT also has an excellent dividend rating.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LCUT had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LCUT had a positive cash flow from operations.
LCUT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LCUT always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

LCUT has a worse Return On Assets (-6.22%) than 73.77% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Return On Equity of -19.59% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 77.05% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Return On Invested Capital of 3.50% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 62.30% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LCUT is significantly below the industry average of 9.73%.
Industry RankSector 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%
LCUT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLCUT Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5 -10 -15

1.3 Margins

LCUT has a worse Operating Margin (2.97%) than 63.93% of its industry peers.
LCUT's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LCUT's Gross Margin of 36.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 75.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector 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%
LCUT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLCUT Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LCUT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LCUT Yearly Shares OutstandingLCUT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M
LCUT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLCUT Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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.
With a Altman-Z score value of 1.67, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 75.41% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LCUT is 9.57, which is on the high side as it means it would take LCUT, 9.57 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LCUT's Debt to FCF ratio of 9.57 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 44.26% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that LCUT has dependencies on debt financing.
LCUT has a Debt to Equity ratio of 1.03. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCUT underperforms 68.85% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF 9.57
Altman-Z 1.67
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC10.63%
LCUT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLCUT Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M

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 of 2.71. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LCUT outperforms 47.54% of its industry peers.
LCUT has a Quick Ratio of 1.11. 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 of 1.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LCUT outperforms 59.02% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.71
Quick Ratio 1.11
LCUT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLCUT Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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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%.
Measured over the past years, LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.46% on average per year.
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

LCUT is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -2.93% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 1.18% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-155.4%
EPS Next 2Y-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
Revenue Next 5Y1.18%

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.
LCUT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLCUT Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LCUT reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 7.95, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LCUT.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCUT is valued cheaper than 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.93, LCUT is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.95
LCUT Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLCUT Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 -40

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 77.05% of the companies listed in the same industry.
93.44% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LCUT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.2
EV/EBITDA 6.33
LCUT Per share dataLCUT EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15 20 25

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-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.42%, LCUT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.19. LCUT pays more dividend than 91.80% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.87, LCUT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%

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
LCUT Yearly Dividends per shareLCUT Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.05 0.1 0.15

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-9.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
LCUT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLCUT Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

LIFETIME BRANDS INC

NASDAQ:LCUT (12/23/2025, 5:24:43 PM)

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3.77

+0.03 (+0.8%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/bmo
Inst Owners39%
Inst Owner Change-0.4%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap85.43M
Revenue(TTM)659.07M
Net Income(TTM)-36.17M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.61 (48.81%)
Short Float %1.47%
Short Ratio3.15
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.42%
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)-8.33%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-50%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.61%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.61%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.67%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 7.95
P/S 0.13
P/FCF 4.2
P/OCF 3.53
P/B 0.46
P/tB 1.8
EV/EBITDA 6.33
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY12.58%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY23.8%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY28.3%
SpS29.08
BVpS8.15
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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
WACC10.63%
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-9.57%
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-2.32%
Revenue Next 2Y0.03%
Revenue Next 3Y0.63%
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 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 is the financial health of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?

The financial health rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 3 / 10.