LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LEVI • US52736R1023
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This LEVI fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LEVI Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LEVI had positive earnings in the past year.
- LEVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- In the past 5 years LEVI has always been profitable.
- In the past 5 years LEVI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LEVI has a Return On Assets of 8.44%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEVI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 25.37%, LEVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 13.09%, LEVI is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LEVI is in line with the industry average of 11.58%.
- The 3 year average ROIC (11.90%) for LEVI is below the current ROIC(13.09%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 25.37% | ||
| ROIC | 13.09% |
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)6.93%
ROE(3y)16.09%
ROE(5y)22.28%
ROIC(3y)11.9%
ROIC(5y)13.25%
1.3 Margins
- LEVI has a Profit Margin of 9.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEVI outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
- LEVI's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LEVI has a Operating Margin of 11.45%. This is in the better half of the industry: LEVI outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
- LEVI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
- LEVI has a Gross Margin of 61.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LEVI outperforms 82.22% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEVI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.2% | ||
| GM | 61.73% |
OM growth 3Y-0.31%
OM growth 5Y41.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.38%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
2. LEVI Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LEVI has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- The number of shares outstanding for LEVI has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
- LEVI has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LEVI has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 2.80 indicates that LEVI is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LEVI has a Altman-Z score of 2.80. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEVI outperforms 60.00% of its industry peers.
- LEVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.37. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LEVI would need 3.37 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.37, LEVI is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.46 indicates that LEVI is not too dependend on debt financing.
- LEVI has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.46) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
ROIC/WACC1.29
WACC10.13%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.55 indicates that LEVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.55, LEVI is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.94 indicates that LEVI may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LEVI has a Quick ratio of 0.94. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEVI outperforms 42.22% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 |
3. LEVI Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LEVI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 8.00%, which is quite good.
- The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 46.51% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth
- Looking at the last year, LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 1.34% in the last year.
- The Revenue has been growing slightly by 7.13% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)8%
EPS 3Y-3.24%
EPS 5Y46.51%
EPS Q2Q%-18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.02%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LEVI will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 17.74% on average per year.
- LEVI is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.16% yearly.
EPS Next Y11.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
- Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
- The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. LEVI Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.00 indicates a correct valuation of LEVI.
- 71.11% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LEVI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say LEVI is valued slightly cheaper.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 12.58, which indicates a correct valuation of LEVI.
- LEVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEVI is cheaper than 68.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- LEVI is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 71.11% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LEVI.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 23.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LEVI's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- LEVI has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LEVI's earnings are expected to grow with 17.74% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.3
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
5. LEVI Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LEVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.01%.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.54, LEVI pays a better dividend. On top of this LEVI pays more dividend than 84.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LEVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.88.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
5.2 History
- On average, the dividend of LEVI grows each year by 27.50%, which is quite nice.
- LEVI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
- LEVI has not decreased its dividend in the past 5 years, so it has a somewhat stable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.5%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
- 36.83% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LEVI. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
- LEVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP36.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
LEVI Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
18.9
-0.1 (-0.53%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/amc
Earnings (Next)04-07 2026-04-07
Inst Owners89.19%
Inst Owner Change3.8%
Ins Owners1.51%
Ins Owner Change2.12%
Market Cap7.27B
Revenue(TTM)6.28B
Net Income(TTM)578.10M
Analysts83.64
Price Target27.39 (44.92%)
Short Float %11.26%
Short Ratio4.04
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
Yearly Dividend0.54
Dividend Growth(5Y)27.5%
DP36.83%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date02-10 2026-02-10 (0.14)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)5.83%
Min EPS beat(2)3.11%
Max EPS beat(2)8.55%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)26.41%
Min EPS beat(4)3.11%
Max EPS beat(4)61.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.37%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)18.25%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)16.91%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.06%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.31%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.73%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.08%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.62%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.87%
PT rev (1m)-1.07%
PT rev (3m)-2.9%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.09%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.04%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.29%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 14 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.58 | ||
| P/S | 1.16 | ||
| P/FCF | 23.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.72 | ||
| P/B | 3.19 | ||
| P/tB | 4.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.96 |
EPS(TTM)1.35
EY7.14%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY7.95%
FCF(TTM)0.8
FCFY4.24%
OCF(TTM)1.38
OCFY7.29%
SpS16.34
BVpS5.93
TBVpS4.69
PEG (NY)1.24
PEG (5Y)0.3
Graham Number13.42
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 8.44% | ||
| ROE | 25.37% | ||
| ROCE | 14.93% | ||
| ROIC | 13.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 15.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 18.05% | ||
| OM | 11.45% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.2% | ||
| GM | 61.73% | ||
| FCFM | 4.91% |
ROA(3y)5.29%
ROA(5y)6.93%
ROE(3y)16.09%
ROE(5y)22.28%
ROIC(3y)11.9%
ROIC(5y)13.25%
ROICexc(3y)13.97%
ROICexc(5y)15.8%
ROICexgc(3y)16.06%
ROICexgc(5y)18.92%
ROCE(3y)13.6%
ROCE(5y)15.15%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.56%
ROICexgc growth 5Y38.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.19%
ROICexc growth 5Y38.65%
OM growth 3Y-0.31%
OM growth 5Y41.77%
PM growth 3Y-0.08%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y2.38%
GM growth 5Y3.16%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.46 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.37 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.32% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.52% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 19.43 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 57.24% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.31% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.55 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.94 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.8 |
F-Score7
WACC10.13%
ROIC/WACC1.29
Cap/Depr(3y)138.65%
Cap/Depr(5y)140.13%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.07%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.89%
Profit Quality(3y)139.99%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)8%
EPS 3Y-3.24%
EPS 5Y46.51%
EPS Q2Q%-18%
EPS Next Y11.25%
EPS Next 2Y11.56%
EPS Next 3Y17.74%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.34%
Revenue growth 3Y0.61%
Revenue growth 5Y7.13%
Sales Q2Q%-4.02%
Revenue Next Year6.66%
Revenue Next 2Y5.79%
Revenue Next 3Y6.16%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y10.38%
EBIT growth 3Y0.3%
EBIT growth 5Y51.87%
EBIT Next Year39.67%
EBIT Next 3Y19.07%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-54.06%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y-1.9%
OCF growth 1Y-41.05%
OCF growth 3Y32.42%
OCF growth 5Y2.43%
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A / LEVI Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LEVI.
What is the valuation status for LEVI stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LEVI stock?
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the financial health for LEVI stock?
The financial health rating of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 5 / 10.
Is the dividend of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A sustainable?
The dividend rating of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 7 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 36.83%.