VANECK LONG/FLAT TREND ETF (LFEQ) Stock Price, Forecast & Analysis
USA - NYSEARCA:LFEQ - US92189F1488 - ETF
54.5476 USD
+0.2 (+0.37%)
Overall LFEQ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LFEQ against 82 industry peers in the Automobile Components industry. LFEQ has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LFEQ is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. LFEQ also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make LFEQ suitable for dividend investing!
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.
Each year in the past 5 years LFEQ had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.39%, LFEQ is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.54% of the companies in the same industry.
LFEQ has a Return On Equity (8.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LFEQ (8.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LFEQ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 9.25%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.50%.
| 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
LFEQ has a Profit Margin of 5.84%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFEQ outperforms 62.20% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LFEQ has remained more or less at the same level.
LFEQ has a Operating Margin of 10.65%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFEQ outperforms 63.41% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFEQ has remained more or less at the same level.
LFEQ has a Gross Margin of 27.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFEQ outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
LFEQ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LFEQ has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LFEQ has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LFEQ has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.00 indicates that LFEQ is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LFEQ has a better Altman-Z score (3.00) than 67.07% of its industry peers.
LFEQ has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LFEQ would need 6.05 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LFEQ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.05. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFEQ outperforms 50.00% of its industry peers.
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.32 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 6.05 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3 |
ROIC/WACC1.11
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that LFEQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LFEQ's Current ratio of 1.80 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFEQ outperforms 40.24% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.12 indicates that LFEQ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 1.12, LFEQ is not doing good in the industry: 60.98% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.12 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LFEQ shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -18.28%.
LFEQ shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 1.64% yearly.
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.
LFEQ is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.47% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.13%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.47%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 21.56, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LFEQ.
LFEQ's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.11. LFEQ is around the same levels.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 12.87, LFEQ is valued correctly.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LFEQ.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.55, LFEQ is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.87 |
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.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Free Cash Flow ratio as LFEQ.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 26.87 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LFEQ's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LFEQ's earnings are expected to grow with 15.63% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)13.12
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.91%, LFEQ is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LFEQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 4.33. LFEQ pays more dividend than 84.15% of the companies in the same industry.
LFEQ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.37.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
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
62.40% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LFEQ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LFEQ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP62.4%
EPS Next 2Y18.35%
EPS Next 3Y15.63%
NYSEARCA:LFEQ (10/31/2025, 8:04:00 PM)
54.5476
+0.2 (+0.37%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Discretionary
GICS IndustryGroupAutomobiles & Components
GICS IndustryAutomobile Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners46.28%
Inst Owner Change1.79%
Ins Owners0%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap38.50B
Revenue(TTM)26.74B
Net Income(TTM)1.56B
Analysts80
Price Target62.87 (15.26%)
Short Float %0%
Short Ratio0.09
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.91% |
Yearly Dividend1.56
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)-0.36%
PT rev (3m)8.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-10.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 21.56 | ||
| Fwd PE | 12.87 | ||
| P/S | 1.25 | ||
| P/FCF | 26.87 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.85 | ||
| P/B | 1.88 | ||
| P/tB | 2.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.63 |
EPS(TTM)2.53
EY4.64%
EPS(NY)4.24
Fwd EY7.77%
FCF(TTM)2.03
FCFY3.72%
OCF(TTM)5.54
OCFY10.15%
SpS43.78
BVpS29.01
TBVpS21.36
PEG (NY)1.02
PEG (5Y)13.12
Graham Number40.64
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)10.45%
ROICexc(5y)9.86%
ROICexgc(3y)12.91%
ROICexgc(5y)12.2%
ROCE(3y)11.87%
ROCE(5y)10.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.17%
ROICexgc growth 5Y0.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y-1.78%
ROICexc growth 5Y0.45%
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 | 3 |
F-Score5
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC1.11
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-2%
Revenue Next 2Y0.2%
Revenue Next 3Y1.31%
Revenue Next 5Y2.47%
EBIT growth 1Y-17.5%
EBIT growth 3Y1.98%
EBIT growth 5Y1.14%
EBIT Next Year59.12%
EBIT Next 3Y22.78%
EBIT Next 5Y17.41%
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%
VANECK LONG/FLAT TREND ETF / LFEQ FAQ
What does VANECK LONG/FLAT TREND ETF do?
Compagnie Générale des Établissements Michelin SCA engages in the manufacture, distribution and sale of tires. The company is headquartered in Clermont-Ferrand, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes and currently employs 127,500 full-time employees. The firm operates through three segments: Automotive, Road Transportation and Specialty Businesses. Automotive, which comprises the business lines Automotive business to customers (B2C) Global Brands, Automotive B2C Regional Brands, Automotive Original Equipment and Mobility Experiences. Road Transportation comprises the business lines Long Distance Transportation, Urban Transportation and Services & Solutions. Specialty Businesses comprises the business lines Mining, Off-Highway Transportation, Two-Wheel, Aircraft and High-Tech Materials. The company provides different kind of tires and related products and services through a dealership network. Its service offering includes truck driver assistance with Michelin Euro Assist, fleet tire advice, maintenance and management services and mobility assistance services, among others. Additionally, it provides branded lifestyle products and high-tech materials.
What is the current price of LFEQ stock?
The current stock price of LFEQ is 54.5476 USD. The price increased by 0.37% in the last trading session.
How is the ChartMill rating for VANECK LONG/FLAT TREND ETF?
LFEQ has a ChartMill Technical rating of 8 out of 10 and a ChartMill Fundamental rating of 5 out of 10.