LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LEVI - US52736R1023 - Common Stock
22.46 USD
+0.43 (+1.95%)
LEVI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 46 industry peers in the Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods industry. LEVI scores excellent on profitability, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LEVI has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LEVI was profitable.
In the past year LEVI had a positive cash flow from operations.
LEVI had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LEVI had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LEVI's Return On Assets of 9.05% is amongst the best of the industry. LEVI outperforms 89.13% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 27.87%, LEVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
LEVI has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.69%) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LEVI is in line with the industry average of 11.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (12.69%) for LEVI is above the 3 year average (11.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.05% | ||
| ROE | 27.87% | ||
| ROIC | 12.69% |
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)4.8%
ROE(3y)17.59%
ROE(5y)15.25%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)9.92%
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.48%, LEVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 86.96% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LEVI has declined.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 11.84%, LEVI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 80.43% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LEVI has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 61.86%, LEVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LEVI has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 11.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.48% | ||
| GM | 61.86% |
OM growth 3Y-5.57%
OM growth 5Y0.79%
PM growth 3Y-29.86%
PM growth 5Y-13.51%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y2.21%
2. Health
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.
LEVI has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LEVI has more 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 3.04 indicates that LEVI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LEVI has a Altman-Z score of 3.04. This is in the better half of the industry: LEVI outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
LEVI has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.24. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LEVI would need 3.24 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LEVI has a better Debt to FCF ratio (3.24) than 67.39% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48 indicates that LEVI is not too dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.48, LEVI perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 45.65% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
ROIC/WACC1.18
WACC10.72%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that LEVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LEVI has a Current ratio of 1.52. This is in the lower half of the industry: LEVI underperforms 67.39% of its industry peers.
LEVI has a Quick Ratio of 1.52. This is a bad value and indicates that LEVI is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.87, LEVI is not doing good in the industry: 60.87% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.01% over the past year.
LEVI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -11.72% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.90% in the last year.
LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.98% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-11.72%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y3.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%1.75%
3.2 Future
LEVI is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.08% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LEVI will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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 accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LEVI is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 15.60.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LEVI to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.31), we can say LEVI is valued slightly cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 15.01 indicates a correct valuation of LEVI.
LEVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
LEVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 36.56.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.01 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 60.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LEVI's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 27.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LEVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LEVI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.47%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.25, LEVI pays a better dividend. On top of this LEVI pays more dividend than 82.61% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LEVI has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LEVI is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.52%!
LEVI has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
As LEVI did not decrease their dividend in the past 5 years, we can say the dividend looks stable.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
LEVI pays out 34.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LEVI's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
NYSE:LEVI (12/1/2025, 11:21:07 AM)
22.46
+0.43 (+1.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners86.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.84%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change-5.11%
Market Cap8.78B
Revenue(TTM)6.36B
Net Income(TTM)602.70M
Analysts81.9
Price Target27.68 (23.24%)
Short Float %8.28%
Short Ratio2.62
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
DP34.78%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)34.87%
Min EPS beat(2)8.55%
Max EPS beat(2)61.2%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)25.97%
Min EPS beat(4)1.37%
Max EPS beat(4)61.2%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)22.08%
EPS beat(12)12
Avg EPS beat(12)19.16%
EPS beat(16)16
Avg EPS beat(16)16.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)2.27%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.81%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.73%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.52%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.88%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.41%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.61%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.82%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.05%
PT rev (1m)11.75%
PT rev (3m)13.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4.05%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.75%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.08%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.08%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.6 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.01 | ||
| P/S | 1.38 | ||
| P/FCF | 27.08 | ||
| P/OCF | 15.67 | ||
| P/B | 4.06 | ||
| P/tB | 5.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9.24 |
EPS(TTM)1.44
EY6.41%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY6.66%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY3.69%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY6.38%
SpS16.26
BVpS5.53
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.91
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.39
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 9.05% | ||
| ROE | 27.87% | ||
| ROCE | 16.09% | ||
| ROIC | 12.69% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 16.97% | ||
| OM | 11.84% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.48% | ||
| GM | 61.86% | ||
| FCFM | 5.1% |
ROA(3y)5.62%
ROA(5y)4.8%
ROE(3y)17.59%
ROE(5y)15.25%
ROIC(3y)11.4%
ROIC(5y)9.92%
ROICexc(3y)13.08%
ROICexc(5y)11.93%
ROICexgc(3y)15.48%
ROICexgc(5y)14.43%
ROCE(3y)14.48%
ROCE(5y)12.6%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-10.85%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-8.71%
ROICexc growth 3Y-7.63%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.57%
OM growth 3Y-5.57%
OM growth 5Y0.79%
PM growth 3Y-29.86%
PM growth 5Y-13.51%
GM growth 3Y1.12%
GM growth 5Y2.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.95
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.48 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.09 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 114.67% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.71% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.45% | ||
| Profit Quality | 53.77% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.52 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.87 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.04 |
F-Score7
WACC10.72%
ROIC/WACC1.18
Cap/Depr(3y)158.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)137.05%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.77%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.01%
EPS 3Y-5.04%
EPS 5Y-11.72%
EPS Q2Q%3.03%
EPS Next Y8.16%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.9%
Revenue growth 3Y3.31%
Revenue growth 5Y1.98%
Sales Q2Q%1.75%
Revenue Next Year-0.24%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y34.88%
EBIT growth 3Y-2.44%
EBIT growth 5Y2.78%
EBIT Next Year56.42%
EBIT Next 3Y21.52%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y340.18%
FCF growth 3Y5.56%
FCF growth 5Y23.15%
OCF growth 1Y188.15%
OCF growth 3Y6.81%
OCF growth 5Y16.86%
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A / LEVI 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 of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A?
LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LEVI stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 15.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.06.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LEVI stock?
The dividend rating of LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 34.78%.