VANECK LONG/FLAT TREND ETF (LFEQ) Stock Overview
USA - NYSEARCA:LFEQ - US92189F1488 - ETF
53.4923 USD
+0.01 (+0.02%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LFEQ. LFEQ was compared to 81 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LFEQ get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LFEQ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate. Finally LFEQ also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LFEQ was profitable.
In the past year LFEQ had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LFEQ has been profitable.
LFEQ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
LFEQ has a Return On Assets of 4.39%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFEQ outperforms 59.26% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 8.81%, LFEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 56.79% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LFEQ (8.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LFEQ is in line with the industry average of 8.51%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LFEQ (5.84%) is better than 61.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LFEQ has remained more or less at the same level.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 10.65%, LFEQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
LFEQ's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LFEQ (27.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LFEQ has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% |
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LFEQ is still creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LFEQ has less shares outstanding
LFEQ has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LFEQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.96 indicates that LFEQ is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.96, LFEQ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LFEQ is 6.05, which is on the high side as it means it would take LFEQ, 6.05 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With a Debt to FCF ratio value of 6.05, LFEQ perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LFEQ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.32. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LFEQ has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.32. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFEQ outperforms 50.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
ROIC/WACC1.12
WACC7.27%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that LFEQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.80, LFEQ is doing worse than 60.49% of the companies in the same industry.
LFEQ has a Quick Ratio of 1.12. This is a normal value and indicates that LFEQ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LFEQ (1.12) is worse than 61.73% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LFEQ have decreased strongly by -18.28% in the last year.
Measured over the past 5 years, LFEQ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 1.64% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LFEQ shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.62% in the last year.
LFEQ shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 2.41% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
3.2 Future
LFEQ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.63% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LFEQ will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.56% on average per year.
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
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.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.81, LFEQ is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LFEQ.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.86. LFEQ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.40, the valuation of LFEQ can be described as correct.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LFEQ.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LFEQ to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.32), we can say LFEQ is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.4 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LFEQ is on the same level as its industry peers.
LFEQ's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 25.9 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LFEQ's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LFEQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.63% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)12.67
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LFEQ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.41%, which is a nice return.
LFEQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.02. LFEQ pays more dividend than 82.72% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LFEQ pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LFEQ grows each year by 7.84%, which is quite nice.
LFEQ has been paying a dividend for over 5 years, so it has already some track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LFEQ pays out 62.40% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LFEQ is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
NYSEARCA:LFEQ (10/3/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
53.4923
+0.01 (+0.02%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change-1.53%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap37.75B
Analysts80
Price Target64.54 (20.65%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.74
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.41% |
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)7.84%
DP62.4%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)7.32%
PT rev (3m)19.42%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.32%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 20.81 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.4 | ||
| P/S | 1.2 | ||
| P/FCF | 25.9 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.49 | ||
| P/B | 1.81 | ||
| P/tB | 2.46 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
EPS(TTM)2.57
EY4.8%
EPS(NY)4.31
Fwd EY8.06%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY3.86%
OCF(TTM)5.63
OCFY10.53%
SpS44.53
BVpS29.52
TBVpS21.73
PEG (NY)0.99
PEG (5Y)12.67
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.39% | ||
| ROE | 8.81% | ||
| ROCE | 10.41% | ||
| ROIC | 8.17% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 11.66% | ||
| OM | 10.65% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.84% | ||
| GM | 27.6% | ||
| FCFM | 4.64% |
ROA(3y)5.45%
ROA(5y)4.73%
ROE(3y)10.95%
ROE(5y)10.02%
ROIC(3y)9.25%
ROIC(5y)8.5%
ROICexc(3y)10.37%
ROICexc(5y)9.81%
ROICexgc(3y)12.78%
ROICexgc(5y)12.13%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-1.65%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.27%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.16%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.21%
OM growth 3Y-2.46%
OM growth 5Y-1.24%
PM growth 3Y-3.58%
PM growth 5Y-0.79%
GM growth 3Y-0.99%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.75
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.17 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 107.96% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 8.01% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 9.96 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 70% | ||
| Profit Quality | 79.44% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.96 |
F-Score5
WACC7.27%
ROIC/WACC1.12
Cap/Depr(3y)113.8%
Cap/Depr(5y)101.88%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.8%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-18.28%
EPS 3Y0.78%
EPS 5Y1.64%
EPS Q2Q%-26.88%
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.62%
Revenue growth 3Y4.55%
Revenue growth 5Y2.41%
Sales Q2Q%-3.36%
Revenue Next Year-1.8%
Revenue Next 2Y0.24%
Revenue Next 3Y1.32%
Revenue Next 5Y2.56%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.51%
FCF growth 1Y-20.46%
FCF growth 3Y21.5%
FCF growth 5Y7.22%
OCF growth 1Y-10.1%
OCF growth 3Y14.27%
OCF growth 5Y5.48%