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LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A (LEVI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE:LEVI - US52736R1023 - Common Stock

20.77 USD
-0.57 (-2.67%)
Last: 10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM
20.91 USD
+0.14 (+0.67%)
Pre-Market: 10/27/2025, 5:12:10 AM
Fundamental Rating

6

LEVI gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 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 correct valuation and a medium growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LEVI had positive earnings in the past year.
LEVI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Of the past 5 years LEVI 4 years were profitable.
In the past 5 years LEVI always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LEVI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLEVI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 9.05%, LEVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.42% of the companies in the same industry.
LEVI has a better Return On Equity (27.87%) than 81.25% of its industry peers.
LEVI has a Return On Invested Capital of 12.69%. This is in the better half of the industry: LEVI outperforms 75.00% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LEVI is in line with the industry average of 12.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (11.40%) for LEVI is below the current ROIC(12.69%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector 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%
LEVI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLEVI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 9.48%, LEVI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 89.58% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LEVI has declined.
LEVI's Operating Margin of 11.84% is amongst the best of the industry. LEVI outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
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 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LEVI's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector 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%
LEVI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLEVI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LEVI is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LEVI has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LEVI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LEVI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LEVI Yearly Shares OutstandingLEVI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M
LEVI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLEVI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

LEVI has an Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is not the best score and indicates that LEVI is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LEVI has a Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LEVI outperforms 58.33% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LEVI is 3.24, which is a good value as it means it would take LEVI, 3.24 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LEVI has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.24. This is in the better half of the industry: LEVI outperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
LEVI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.48. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LEVI's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.48 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LEVI outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.48
Debt/FCF 3.24
Altman-Z 2.98
ROIC/WACC1.24
WACC10.22%
LEVI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLEVI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.52 indicates that LEVI should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.52, LEVI is not doing good in the industry: 72.92% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.87, LEVI is doing worse than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.52
Quick Ratio 0.87
LEVI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLEVI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LEVI shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 21.01%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LEVI shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -11.72% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.90% in the past year.
Measured over the past years, LEVI shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 1.98% on average per year.
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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.08% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
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-0.31%
Revenue Next 2Y2.44%
Revenue Next 3Y3.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
LEVI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLEVI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2B 4B 6B
LEVI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLEVI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 14.42 indicates a correct valuation of LEVI.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than 72.92% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.89, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.88 indicates a correct valuation of LEVI.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LEVI is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 70.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LEVI's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.99.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 13.88
LEVI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLEVI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LEVI is on the same level as its industry peers.
LEVI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LEVI is cheaper than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 25.05
EV/EBITDA 8.72
LEVI Per share dataLEVI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
The excellent profitability rating of LEVI may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.53%, LEVI has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LEVI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 3.18. LEVI pays more dividend than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
LEVI's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.31.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%

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
LEVI Yearly Dividends per shareLEVI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

LEVI pays out 34.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LEVI is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP34.78%
EPS Next 2Y9.4%
EPS Next 3Y10.08%
LEVI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLEVI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M
LEVI Dividend Payout.LEVI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LEVI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LEVI STRAUSS & CO- CLASS A

NYSE:LEVI (10/24/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

Premarket: 20.91 +0.14 (+0.67%)

20.77

-0.57 (-2.67%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupConsumer Durables & Apparel
GICS IndustryTextiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods
Earnings (Last)10-09 2025-10-09/amc
Earnings (Next)01-27 2026-01-27/amc
Inst Owners86.35%
Inst Owner Change-0.33%
Ins Owners2.45%
Ins Owner Change-5.2%
Market Cap8.12B
Revenue(TTM)6.36B
Net Income(TTM)602.70M
Analysts79
Price Target24.77 (19.26%)
Short Float %7.06%
Short Ratio2.38
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.53%
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.52%
DP34.78%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
Ex-Date10-20 2025-10-20 (0.14)
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)2%
PT rev (3m)6.86%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.05%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-3.82%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.49%
EPS NY rev (3m)7.49%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.64%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.64%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.32%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 14.42
Fwd PE 13.88
P/S 1.28
P/FCF 25.05
P/OCF 14.49
P/B 3.75
P/tB 4.81
EV/EBITDA 8.72
EPS(TTM)1.44
EY6.93%
EPS(NY)1.5
Fwd EY7.2%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY3.99%
OCF(TTM)1.43
OCFY6.9%
SpS16.26
BVpS5.53
TBVpS4.32
PEG (NY)1.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number13.39
Profitability
Industry RankSector 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 RankSector 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 2.98
F-Score7
WACC10.22%
ROIC/WACC1.24
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-0.31%
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 14.42 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.75.


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%.