3.97 USD
+0.1 (+2.58%)
Taking everything into account, LCUT scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LCUT was compared to 60 industry peers in the Household Durables industry. LCUT may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. 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
- In the past year LCUT has reported negative net income.
- In the past year LCUT had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LCUT had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LCUT had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -6.22%, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 75.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -19.59%, LCUT is doing worse than 78.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- LCUT has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.50%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LCUT underperforms 65.00% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LCUT is significantly below the industry average of 9.71%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- The Operating Margin of LCUT (2.97%) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
- LCUT's Gross Margin of 36.88% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LCUT has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
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
- Compared to 5 years ago, LCUT has more shares outstanding
- Compared to 1 year ago, LCUT has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.68, we must say that LCUT is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LCUT's Altman-Z score of 1.68 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT is outperformed by 76.67% of its industry peers.
- 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 has a Debt to FCF ratio (9.57) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LCUT has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.03. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 1.03, LCUT is not doing good in the industry: 70.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.03 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.57 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.33
WACC10.75%
2.3 Liquidity
- LCUT has a Current Ratio of 2.71. This indicates that LCUT is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 2.71, LCUT is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.11 indicates that LCUT should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LCUT's Quick ratio of 1.11 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LCUT outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.11 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The earnings per share for LCUT have decreased strongly by -128.13% in the last year.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 5.21% on average over the past years.
- Looking at the last year, LCUT shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -1.76% in the last year.
- 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
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -2.93% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LCUT will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-155.4%
EPS Next 2Y-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
EPS Next 5Y-2.93%
Revenue Next Year-2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
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.
- 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
- The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LCUT. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
- LCUT is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.38.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LCUT is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.67% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LCUT to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.30), we can say LCUT is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.38 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LCUT is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
- 93.33% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LCUT, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.45 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LCUT's earnings are expected to decrease with -3.56% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LCUT has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.20%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.16, LCUT pays a better dividend. On top of this LCUT pays more dividend than 90.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.86, LCUT pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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
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-14.57%
EPS Next 3Y-3.56%
NASDAQ:LCUT (1/21/2026, 8:00:03 PM)
3.97
+0.1 (+2.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryHousehold Durables
Earnings (Last)11-06 2025-11-06/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-11 2026-03-11/bmo
Inst Owners38.06%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners16.21%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap89.96M
Revenue(TTM)659.07M
Net Income(TTM)-36.17M
Analysts82.86
Price Target5.61 (41.31%)
Short Float %0.9%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.2% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-8.33%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-17.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-50%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.77%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.62%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.28%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.38 | ||
| P/S | 0.14 | ||
| P/FCF | 4.42 | ||
| P/OCF | 3.72 | ||
| P/B | 0.49 | ||
| P/tB | 1.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.45 |
EPS(TTM)-0.09
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.42
Fwd EY10.66%
FCF(TTM)0.9
FCFY22.6%
OCF(TTM)1.07
OCFY26.87%
SpS29.08
BVpS8.15
TBVpS2.09
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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 | 1.68 |
F-Score4
WACC10.75%
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-14.57%
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-2.92%
Revenue Next 2Y-0.1%
Revenue Next 3Y0.68%
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 for LCUT stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 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.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LCUT stock?
The dividend rating of LIFETIME BRANDS INC (LCUT) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -10.43%.