CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LEU - US15643U1043 - Common Stock
315.92 USD
-15.11 (-4.56%)
315.57 USD
-0.35 (-0.11%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LEU. LEU was compared to 207 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LEU get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LEU shows excellent growth, but is valued quite expensive already. This makes LEU very considerable for growth investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- LEU had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LEU had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LEU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LEU always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LEU has a Return On Assets of 7.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEU outperforms 81.64% of its industry peers.
- LEU has a Return On Equity of 29.18%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEU outperforms 91.79% of its industry peers.
- LEU's Return On Invested Capital of 8.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LEU outperforms 75.85% of its industry peers.
- LEU had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 11.92%. This is significantly below the industry average of 21.94%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.97% | ||
| ROE | 29.18% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% |
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)20.01%
1.3 Margins
- LEU has a better Profit Margin (23.99%) than 81.64% of its industry peers.
- LEU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- LEU's Operating Margin of 21.01% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LEU outperforms 57.97% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEU has declined.
- LEU has a Gross Margin (36.05%) which is in line with its industry peers.
- LEU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 21.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.99% | ||
| GM | 36.05% |
OM growth 3Y-21.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.06%
GM growth 5Y10.23%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LEU is still creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LEU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
- The number of shares outstanding for LEU has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LEU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LEU has an Altman-Z score of 5.03. This indicates that LEU is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 5.03, LEU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LEU is 4.03, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LEU, 4.03 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.03, LEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.08% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.20. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
- LEU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (1.20) than 71.50% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
ROIC/WACC0.97
WACC8.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.59 indicates that LEU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LEU (2.59) is better than 81.16% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.93 indicates that LEU should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.93, LEU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 97.98% over the past year.
- LEU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -23.98% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LEU shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 38.04%.
- Measured over the past years, LEU shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 16.08% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)97.98%
EPS 3Y-23.98%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%163.33%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.04%
Revenue growth 3Y14%
Revenue growth 5Y16.08%
Sales Q2Q%29.81%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEU will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.52% on average per year.
- LEU is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 14.41% yearly.
EPS Next Y3.71%
EPS Next 2Y-1.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.39%
EPS Next 5Y13.52%
Revenue Next Year11.5%
Revenue Next 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y8.1%
Revenue Next 5Y14.41%
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.
- When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LEU is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 53.73.
- LEU's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LEU is more expensive than 64.73% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEU to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.94), we can say LEU is valued expensively.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 73.64, the valuation of LEU can be described as expensive.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LEU is valued a bit more expensive than 64.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEU is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.94, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 73.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 72.46% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LEU, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- LEU's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 53.97 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.33 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- LEU has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)14.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LEU does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
315.92
-15.11 (-4.56%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)02-05 2026-02-05/amc
Inst Owners90.31%
Inst Owner Change0.01%
Ins Owners0.8%
Ins Owner Change0.12%
Market Cap5.75B
Revenue(TTM)442.00M
Net Income(TTM)104.80M
Analysts77
Price Target294.1 (-6.91%)
Short Float %25.44%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
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)2
Avg EPS beat(2)4787.34%
Min EPS beat(2)94.79%
Max EPS beat(2)9479.89%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)2373.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-235.01%
Max EPS beat(4)9479.89%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)1215.16%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)813.39%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)714%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)13.24%
Min Revenue beat(2)6.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)20.23%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)17.27%
Min Revenue beat(4)1.89%
Max Revenue beat(4)40.72%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)21.47%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)18.86%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)23.09%
PT rev (1m)5.51%
PT rev (3m)16.87%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.21%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.84%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)2.48%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.75%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.9%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 53.73 | ||
| Fwd PE | 73.64 | ||
| P/S | 13.17 | ||
| P/FCF | 53.97 | ||
| P/OCF | 50.46 | ||
| P/B | 16.02 | ||
| P/tB | 17.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 54.33 |
EPS(TTM)5.88
EY1.86%
EPS(NY)4.29
Fwd EY1.36%
FCF(TTM)5.85
FCFY1.85%
OCF(TTM)6.26
OCFY1.98%
SpS23.99
BVpS19.72
TBVpS18.36
PEG (NY)14.47
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number51.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 7.97% | ||
| ROE | 29.18% | ||
| ROCE | 11.03% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 184.07% | ||
| ROICexgc | 496.73% | ||
| OM | 21.01% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 23.99% | ||
| GM | 36.05% | ||
| FCFM | 24.4% |
ROA(3y)8.16%
ROA(5y)9.86%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)11.92%
ROIC(5y)20.01%
ROICexc(3y)40.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)68.87%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)15.73%
ROCE(5y)25.72%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-21.85%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-28.53%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-13.06%
GM growth 5Y10.23%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.33
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.2 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.03 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.18 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 67.27% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.69% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 110.9% | ||
| Profit Quality | 101.72% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.59 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.93 | ||
| Altman-Z | 5.03 |
F-Score5
WACC8.59%
ROIC/WACC0.97
Cap/Depr(3y)22.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)20.18%
Cap/Sales(3y)0.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.53%
Profit Quality(3y)31.03%
Profit Quality(5y)252.38%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)97.98%
EPS 3Y-23.98%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%163.33%
EPS Next Y3.71%
EPS Next 2Y-1.37%
EPS Next 3Y2.39%
EPS Next 5Y13.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)38.04%
Revenue growth 3Y14%
Revenue growth 5Y16.08%
Sales Q2Q%29.81%
Revenue Next Year11.5%
Revenue Next 2Y10.22%
Revenue Next 3Y8.1%
Revenue Next 5Y14.41%
EBIT growth 1Y109.11%
EBIT growth 3Y-10.91%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year195.78%
EBIT Next 3Y53.61%
EBIT Next 5Y46.68%
FCF growth 1Y17.01%
FCF growth 3Y-12.31%
FCF growth 5Y24.05%
OCF growth 1Y23.91%
OCF growth 3Y-9.55%
OCF growth 5Y26.77%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A / LEU FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LEU.
What is the valuation status for LEU stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LEU stock?
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
What are the PE and PB ratios of CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) is 53.73 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 16.02.
Can you provide the financial health for LEU stock?
The financial health rating of CENTRUS ENERGY CORP-CLASS A (LEU) is 5 / 10.