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ARCHAEA ENERGY INC (LFG) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LFG - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US03940F1030 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

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Fundamental Rating

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We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LFG. LFG was compared to 212 industry peers in the Oil, Gas & Consumable Fuels industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LFG have multiple concerns. LFG is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LFG has reported negative net income.
LFG had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLFG Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2019 2020 2021 -50M -100M -150M

1.2 Ratios

The profitability ratios for LFG are negative, so there is not much use analyzing them.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLFG Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2019 2020 2021 0 5 -5 10 -10

1.3 Margins

LFG does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLFG Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2019 2020 2021 0 10 -10 -20 -30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LFG does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LFG has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LFG is higher compared to a year ago.
LFG Yearly Shares OutstandingLFG Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLFG Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 500M 1B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.70, we must say that LFG is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LFG's Altman-Z score of 0.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LFG is outperformed by 61.47% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 6.80 is on the high side and indicates that LFG has dependencies on debt financing.
LFG has a Debt to Equity ratio of 6.80. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LFG underperforms 89.45% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 0.7
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC10.93%
LFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLFG Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 0 100M -100M 200M 300M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.78 indicates that LFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LFG's Current ratio of 2.78 is amongst the best of the industry. LFG outperforms 85.32% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.66 indicates that LFG has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LFG has a better Quick ratio (2.66) than 86.70% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 2.66
LFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLFG Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 81.48% over the past year.
LFG shows a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 1484.99%.
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1484.99%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%775.96%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LFG will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 104.27% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LFG will show a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 42.19% on average per year.
EPS Next Y52.96%
EPS Next 2Y59.93%
EPS Next 3Y92.84%
EPS Next 5Y104.27%
Revenue Next Year124.2%
Revenue Next 2Y90.32%
Revenue Next 3Y59.36%
Revenue Next 5Y42.19%

3.3 Evolution

LFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLFG Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLFG Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LFG reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.48, the valuation of LFG can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFG is valued a bit more expensive than 76.61% of the companies in the same industry.
LFG is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.38, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 50.48
LFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLFG Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 -40

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LFG indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LFG is more expensive than 77.98% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 113.98
LFG Per share dataLFG EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 2 -2 -4 -6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LFG's earnings are expected to grow with 92.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y59.93%
EPS Next 3Y92.84%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LFG does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

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ARCHAEA ENERGY INC

NYSE:LFG (12/27/2022, 8:04:00 PM)

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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorEnergy
GICS IndustryGroupEnergy
GICS IndustryOil, Gas & Consumable Fuels
Earnings (Last)11-10 2022-11-10/amc
Earnings (Next)03-15 2023-03-15
Inst Owners4.39%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.27%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.17B
Analysts76
Price Target28.9 (11.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-591.2%
Min EPS beat(2)-674.26%
Max EPS beat(2)-508.13%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-225.1%
Min EPS beat(4)-674.26%
Max EPS beat(4)211.29%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.11%
Min Revenue beat(2)-5.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)-4.43%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.02%
Min Revenue beat(4)-13.56%
Max Revenue beat(4)3.72%
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%
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)23.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1120%
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)14.66%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE 50.48
P/S 7.29
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 20.89
P/B 16.61
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 113.98
EPS(TTM)-0.55
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.52
Fwd EY1.98%
FCF(TTM)-2.17
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.24
OCFY4.79%
SpS3.57
BVpS1.57
TBVpS-7.6
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA N/A
ROE N/A
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM N/A
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)N/A
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 6.8
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 37.39
Cap/Depr 516.38%
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.78
Quick Ratio 2.66
Altman-Z 0.7
F-Score3
WACC10.93%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)81.48%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%18.18%
EPS Next Y52.96%
EPS Next 2Y59.93%
EPS Next 3Y92.84%
EPS Next 5Y104.27%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1484.99%
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%775.96%
Revenue Next Year124.2%
Revenue Next 2Y90.32%
Revenue Next 3Y59.36%
Revenue Next 5Y42.19%
EBIT growth 1Y-13.37%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year517.42%
EBIT Next 3Y130.09%
EBIT Next 5Y81.12%
FCF growth 1Y-23426.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-3671.15%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A