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LESLIE'S INC (LESL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LESL - Nasdaq - US5270641096 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.5201  -0.06 (-9.64%)

After market: 0.5368 +0.02 (+3.21%)

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We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LESL. LESL was compared to 120 industry peers in the Specialty Retail industry. LESL has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LESL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LESL has reported negative net income.
In the past year LESL had a positive cash flow from operations.
LESL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LESL had a positive operating cash flow.
LESL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLESL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LESL (-4.33%) is worse than 68.33% of its industry peers.
LESL's Return On Invested Capital of 4.47% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LESL outperforms 53.33% of its industry peers.
LESL had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.93%. This is in line with the industry average of 13.32%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.93%) for LESL is well above the current ROIC(4.47%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.33%
ROE N/A
ROIC 4.47%
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)6.95%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)16.83%
LESL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLESL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 -20 -40 -60 -80

1.3 Margins

LESL has a Operating Margin of 3.54%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LESL outperforms 57.50% of its industry peers.
LESL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LESL has a Gross Margin (35.13%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LESL has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 3.54%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.13%
OM growth 3Y-32.03%
OM growth 5Y-17.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.83%
GM growth 5Y-2.61%
LESL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLESL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LESL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LESL has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
LESL has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LESL has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LESL Yearly Shares OutstandingLESL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M
LESL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLESL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.12, we must say that LESL is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LESL has a worse Altman-Z score (1.12) than 69.17% of its industry peers.
LESL has a debt to FCF ratio of 25.23. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LESL would need 25.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LESL's Debt to FCF ratio of 25.23 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LESL outperforms 46.67% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 25.23
Altman-Z 1.12
ROIC/WACC0.63
WACC7.12%
LESL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLESL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

LESL has a Current Ratio of 1.56. This is a normal value and indicates that LESL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.56, LESL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.50% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.31 indicates that LESL may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LESL has a worse Quick ratio (0.31) than 72.50% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 0.31
LESL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLESL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LESL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -161.11%.
LESL shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -6.12%.
LESL shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.46% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-161.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-47.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.32%
Revenue growth 5Y7.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.11%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LESL will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 162.64% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.01% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y263.2%
EPS Next 2Y283.46%
EPS Next 3Y162.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.88%
Revenue Next 2Y0.91%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
LESL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLESL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B
LESL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLESL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LESL reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 4.09, the valuation of LESL can be described as very cheap.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LESL is valued cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LESL's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.13.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.09
LESL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLESL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

LESL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
LESL's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LESL is cheaper than 96.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 2.85
EV/EBITDA 11.75
LESL Per share dataLESL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LESL's earnings are expected to grow with 162.64% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y283.46%
EPS Next 3Y162.64%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LESL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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LESLIE'S INC

NASDAQ:LESL (6/13/2025, 8:17:20 PM)

After market: 0.5368 +0.02 (+3.21%)

0.5201

-0.06 (-9.64%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Discretionary Distribution & Retail
GICS IndustrySpecialty Retail
Earnings (Last)05-08 2025-05-08/amc
Earnings (Next)08-05 2025-08-05/amc
Inst Owners95.77%
Inst Owner Change-10.23%
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner Change0.2%
Market Cap96.44M
Analysts55.29
Price Target1.4 (169.18%)
Short Float %9.41%
Short Ratio5.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.59%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.59%
Max EPS beat(2)-0.6%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-20.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-82.56%
Max EPS beat(4)4.05%
EPS beat(8)3
Avg EPS beat(8)-12.79%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-11.59%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)-4.16%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.54%
Min Revenue beat(2)-6.16%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.91%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.21%
Min Revenue beat(4)-6.16%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.91%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.84%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.28%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.37%
PT rev (1m)-39.96%
PT rev (3m)-45.56%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-2.75%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.75%
EPS NY rev (1m)-51.91%
EPS NY rev (3m)-51.91%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.18%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.18%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 4.09
P/S 0.07
P/FCF 2.85
P/OCF 1.41
P/B N/A
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 11.75
EPS(TTM)-0.11
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.13
Fwd EY24.43%
FCF(TTM)0.18
FCFY35.04%
OCF(TTM)0.37
OCFY70.76%
SpS7.12
BVpS-1.45
TBVpS-2.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -4.33%
ROE N/A
ROCE 6.03%
ROIC 4.47%
ROICexc 4.57%
ROICexgc 6.36%
OM 3.54%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 35.13%
FCFM 2.56%
ROA(3y)4.91%
ROA(5y)6.95%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)16.83%
ROICexc(3y)14.82%
ROICexc(5y)24.05%
ROICexgc(3y)21.72%
ROICexgc(5y)36.28%
ROCE(3y)17.45%
ROCE(5y)22.71%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-44.76%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-34.55%
ROICexc growth 3Y-44.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y-29.4%
OM growth 3Y-32.03%
OM growth 5Y-17.56%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.83%
GM growth 5Y-2.61%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 25.23
Debt/EBITDA 10.63
Cap/Depr 103.1%
Cap/Sales 2.61%
Interest Coverage 0.83
Cash Conversion 85.1%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.56
Quick Ratio 0.31
Altman-Z 1.12
F-Score2
WACC7.12%
ROIC/WACC0.63
Cap/Depr(3y)119.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.75%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.45%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-161.11%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-47.06%
EPS Next Y263.2%
EPS Next 2Y283.46%
EPS Next 3Y162.64%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-6.12%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.32%
Revenue growth 5Y7.46%
Sales Q2Q%-6.11%
Revenue Next Year-0.88%
Revenue Next 2Y0.91%
Revenue Next 3Y2.01%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-48.79%
EBIT growth 3Y-32.25%
EBIT growth 5Y-11.41%
EBIT Next Year25.77%
EBIT Next 3Y17.42%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y145.18%
FCF growth 3Y-24.58%
FCF growth 5Y14.65%
OCF growth 1Y260.19%
OCF growth 3Y-14.06%
OCF growth 5Y13.21%