LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NASDAQ:LFUS • US5370081045
302.28 USD
-21.3 (-6.58%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026
302.28 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 3/6/2026, 4:30:03 PM
This LFUS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
Overall LFUS gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LFUS against 124 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LFUS get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LFUS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
1. LFUS Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LFUS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LFUS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- Of the past 5 years LFUS 4 years were profitable.
- In the past 5 years LFUS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- LFUS has a Return On Assets (-1.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LFUS has a Return On Equity of -2.96%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LFUS outperforms 45.97% of its industry peers.
- LFUS has a Return On Invested Capital of 8.31%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 76.61% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LFUS is in line with the industry average of 8.86%.
- The last Return On Invested Capital (8.31%) for LFUS is above the 3 year average (7.66%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.81% | ||
| ROE | -2.96% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% |
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)8.71%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
1.3 Margins
- LFUS has a better Operating Margin (15.09%) than 87.10% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LFUS has remained more or less at the same level.
- The Gross Margin of LFUS (37.97%) is better than 62.90% of its industry peers.
- LFUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 15.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.97% |
OM growth 3Y-11.09%
OM growth 5Y1.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
2. LFUS Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LFUS is destroying value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LFUS has more shares outstanding
- LFUS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- The debt/assets ratio for LFUS has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
- LFUS has a debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LFUS would need 2.19 years to pay back of all of its debts.
- LFUS has a better Debt to FCF ratio (2.19) than 77.42% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that LFUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
- With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.29, LFUS is not doing good in the industry: 62.10% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- Although LFUS's pure debt/equity ratio does not look good, it has limited outstanding debt compared to the Free Cash Flow. We will not put too much weight on the debt/equity number as it may be because of low equity, which could be a consequence of a share buyback program for instance. This needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC8.92%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
- LFUS has a Current ratio (2.69) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that LFUS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LFUS has a Quick ratio (1.91) which is in line with its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 |
3. LFUS Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LFUS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.94%, which is quite impressive.
- LFUS shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.82% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LFUS shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 8.92% in the last year.
- LFUS shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 10.54% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.94%
EPS 3Y-14.13%
EPS 5Y10.82%
EPS Q2Q%31.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y10.54%
Sales Q2Q%12.17%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LFUS will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 14.52% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LFUS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.58% on average per year.
EPS Next Y23.21%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5Y14.52%
Revenue Next Year12.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y7.58%
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 decreasing.
4. LFUS Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.30, LFUS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 65.32% of the companies in the same industry.
- When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LFUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.69), we can say LFUS is valued inline with the index average.
- LFUS is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.97.
- LFUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LFUS is cheaper than 66.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- LFUS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.79.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LFUS indicates a rather cheap valuation: LFUS is cheaper than 81.45% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 20.56 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- LFUS's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
- LFUS has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LFUS's earnings are expected to grow with 16.02% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)2.62
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
5. LFUS Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.83%, LFUS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.44, LFUS pays a better dividend. On top of this LFUS pays more dividend than 85.48% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LFUS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LFUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.26%!
- LFUS has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
- LFUS has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.26%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
5.3 Sustainability
- The earnings of LFUS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LFUS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
- LFUS's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-100.41%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
LFUS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
302.28
-21.3 (-6.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28 2026-01-28/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-27 2026-04-27
Inst Owners106.25%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.86%
Ins Owner Change-0.8%
Market Cap7.53B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-71.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target357.06 (18.12%)
Short Float %3.71%
Short Ratio3.72
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.83% |
Yearly Dividend2.9
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.26%
DP-100.41%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-19 2026-02-19 (0.75)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)3.92%
Min EPS beat(2)3.39%
Max EPS beat(2)4.45%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)11.66%
Min EPS beat(4)3.39%
Max EPS beat(4)20.19%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)9.9%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)8.37%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)10.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.98%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.27%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.75%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.69%
Max Revenue beat(4)4.34%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)0.52%
Revenue beat(12)6
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.08%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.36%
PT rev (1m)16.1%
PT rev (3m)16.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.13%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)2.52%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.83%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)3.56%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)2.82%
Revenue NY rev (3m)3.83%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 22.97 | ||
| P/S | 3.15 | ||
| P/FCF | 20.56 | ||
| P/OCF | 17.35 | ||
| P/B | 3.1 | ||
| P/tB | 12.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)10.68
EY3.53%
EPS(NY)13.16
Fwd EY4.35%
FCF(TTM)14.7
FCFY4.86%
OCF(TTM)17.42
OCFY5.76%
SpS95.84
BVpS97.43
TBVpS24.89
PEG (NY)1.22
PEG (5Y)2.62
Graham Number153.01
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.81% | ||
| ROE | -2.96% | ||
| ROCE | 10.51% | ||
| ROIC | 8.31% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.94% | ||
| ROICexgc | 26.98% | ||
| OM | 15.09% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 37.97% | ||
| FCFM | 15.34% |
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)8.71%
ROIC(3y)7.66%
ROIC(5y)9.47%
ROICexc(3y)9.26%
ROICexc(5y)11.44%
ROICexgc(3y)24.88%
ROICexgc(5y)30.27%
ROCE(3y)9.69%
ROCE(5y)11.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.04%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.69%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.56%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.88%
OM growth 3Y-11.09%
OM growth 5Y1.29%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.29 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.69 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | N/A |
F-Score6
WACC8.92%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)3.32%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.94%
EPS 3Y-14.13%
EPS 5Y10.82%
EPS Q2Q%31.86%
EPS Next Y23.21%
EPS Next 2Y19.42%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
EPS Next 5Y14.52%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)8.92%
Revenue growth 3Y-1.72%
Revenue growth 5Y10.54%
Sales Q2Q%12.17%
Revenue Next Year12.82%
Revenue Next 2Y9.64%
Revenue Next 3Y8.05%
Revenue Next 5Y7.58%
EBIT growth 1Y34.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-12.62%
EBIT growth 5Y11.96%
EBIT Next Year58.51%
EBIT Next 3Y24.72%
EBIT Next 5Y18.53%
FCF growth 1Y25.5%
FCF growth 3Y5.1%
FCF growth 5Y12.65%
OCF growth 1Y17.99%
OCF growth 3Y1.1%
OCF growth 5Y10.95%
LITTELFUSE INC / LFUS FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LFUS.
Can you provide the valuation status for LITTELFUSE INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LFUS stock?
LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.
How financially healthy is LITTELFUSE INC?
The financial health rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is 5 / 10.
What is the expected EPS growth for LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is expected to grow by 23.21% in the next year.