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

  • LCUT had positive 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.
  • Of the past 5 years LCUT 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of LCUT (-6.22%) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
  • With a Return On Equity value of -19.59%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 78.33% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.50%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 66.67% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LCUT is below the industry average of 9.06%.
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 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 66.67% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
  • LCUT has a Gross Margin of 36.88%. This is in the better half of the industry: LCUT outperforms 76.67% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30

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2. LCUT Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LCUT is destroying value.
  • There is no outstanding debt for LCUT. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LCUT Yearly Shares OutstandingLCUT Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • LCUT has an Altman-Z score of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that LCUT is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • LCUT has a worse Altman-Z score (1.66) than 81.67% 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.
  • With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 9.57, LCUT perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the high side and indicates that LCUT has dependencies on debt financing.
  • LCUT's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.03 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 75.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.03
Debt/FCF 9.57
Altman-Z 1.66
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC10.68%
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 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.
  • The Current ratio of LCUT (2.71) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LCUT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LCUT has a Quick ratio of 1.11. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LCUT outperforms 51.67% 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 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. LCUT Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LCUT have decreased strongly by -29.31% in the last year.
  • 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.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.31%
EPS 3Y10.97%
EPS 5Y-15.11%
EPS Q2Q%90.91%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-5.18%

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.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LCUT will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -0.02% on average per year.
EPS Next Y7.8%
EPS Next 2Y18.73%
EPS Next 3Y4.6%
EPS Next 5Y-10.32%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%

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 accelerating.
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

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 9.29, which indicates a very decent valuation of LCUT.
  • LCUT's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 25.70, LCUT is valued rather cheaply.
  • With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.62, the valuation of LCUT can be described as very reasonable.
  • LCUT's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LCUT is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.29
Fwd PE 8.62
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

  • LCUT's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LCUT is cheaper than 71.67% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LCUT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 4.25
EV/EBITDA 6.19
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)1.19
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 4.89%, LCUT is a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • LCUT's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.28. LCUT pays more dividend than 95.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LCUT pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.89%

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
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.
DP-10.43%
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 0 20M -20M 40M -40M

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LCUT Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LIFETIME BRANDS INC

NASDAQ:LCUT (3/13/2026, 8:00:02 PM)

After market: 3.63 -0.18 (-4.72%)

3.81

+0.33 (+9.48%)

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 Cap86.33M
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)-36.17M
Analysts80
Price Target5.27 (38.32%)
Short Float %1.01%
Short Ratio4.78
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.89%
Yearly Dividend0.17
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.43%
DP-10.43%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years13
Ex-Date01-30
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)-1.59%
PT rev (3m)-6.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)16.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-0.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)14.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)2.64%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.05%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.72%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 9.29
Fwd PE 8.62
P/S 0.13
P/FCF 4.25
P/OCF 3.57
P/B 0.47
P/tB 1.82
EV/EBITDA 6.19
EPS(TTM)0.41
EY10.76%
EPS(NY)0.44
Fwd EY11.6%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY23.55%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY28%
SpS29.08
BVpS8.15
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)1.19
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.67
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 1.66
F-Score4
WACC10.68%
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)-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)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-5.18%
Revenue Next Year2.07%
Revenue Next 2Y2.05%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5Y-0.02%
EBIT growth 1Y-28.33%
EBIT growth 3Y-24.99%
EBIT growth 5Y5.68%
EBIT Next Year-14.55%
EBIT Next 3Y5.01%
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 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 7 / 10 to LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT). This can be considered as Undervalued.


How profitable is LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) stock?

LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.


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

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 9.29 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.47.


Is the dividend of LIFETIME BRANDS INC sustainable?

The dividend rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -10.43%.