LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NASDAQ:LFUS • US5370081045

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This LFUS fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LFUS Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LFUS was profitable.
  • LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • LFUS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • LFUS had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LFUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLFUS Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • With a Return On Assets value of -1.81%, LFUS perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -2.96%, LFUS is in line with its industry, outperforming 43.55% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LFUS's Return On Invested Capital of 8.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 77.42% of its industry peers.
  • LFUS had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 7.62%. This is in line with the industry average of 8.33%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (7.62%) for LFUS is below the current ROIC(8.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.81%
ROE -2.96%
ROIC 8.25%
ROA(3y)2.42%
ROA(5y)5.16%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)8.71%
ROIC(3y)7.62%
ROIC(5y)9.44%
LFUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLFUS Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • LFUS has a Operating Margin of 14.98%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LFUS outperforms 87.10% of its industry peers.
  • LFUS's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
  • LFUS has a Gross Margin of 37.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 62.10% of its industry peers.
  • LFUS's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 14.98%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 37.97%
OM growth 3Y-11.53%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
LFUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLFUS Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 10 20 30 40

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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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LFUS has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LFUS has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LFUS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LFUS Yearly Shares OutstandingLFUS Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5M 10M 15M 20M
LFUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLFUS Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 5.18 indicates that LFUS is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 5.18, LFUS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 72.58% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 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 Debt to FCF ratio of 2.19. This is in the better half of the industry: LFUS outperforms 75.81% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.29 indicates that LFUS is not too dependend on debt financing.
  • LFUS has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.29. This is in the lower half of the industry: LFUS underperforms 63.71% of its industry peers.
  • Even though the debt/equity ratio score it not favorable for LFUS, it has very limited outstanding debt, so we won't put too much weight on the DE evaluation.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 2.19
Altman-Z 5.18
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.44%
LFUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLFUS Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 2.69 indicates that LFUS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • LFUS's Current ratio of 2.69 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LFUS outperforms 54.03% of its industry peers.
  • 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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.91
LFUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLFUS Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B

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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.
  • Measured over the past years, LFUS shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.82% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has grown by 8.92% in the past year. This is quite good.
  • 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 2Y19.65%
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.
LFUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLFUS Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1B 2B 3B
LFUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLFUS Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 5 10 15 20

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4. LFUS Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • The Price/Earnings ratio is 32.45, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LFUS.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.13% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LFUS to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.60), we can say LFUS is valued slightly more expensively.
  • LFUS is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 26.33.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 64.52% 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 22.84.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.45
Fwd PE 26.33
LFUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLFUS Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 67.74% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LFUS is valued a bit cheaper than 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 23.81
EV/EBITDA 18.2
LFUS Per share dataLFUS EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60 80

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The 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)1.4
PEG (5Y)3
EPS Next 2Y19.65%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%

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5. LFUS Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • With a yearly dividend of 0.89%, LFUS is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
  • LFUS's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.46. LFUS pays more dividend than 85.48% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Dividend Yield of 0.89, LFUS pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 1.88.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LFUS is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 11.25%!
  • 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)11.25%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
LFUS Yearly Dividends per shareLFUS Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • LFUS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
  • The dividend of LFUS is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-100.41%
EPS Next 2Y19.65%
EPS Next 3Y16.02%
LFUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLFUS Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 100M 200M 300M

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LFUS Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LITTELFUSE INC

NASDAQ:LFUS (4/2/2026, 8:00:03 PM)

After market: 346.54 0 (0%)

346.54

+1.02 (+0.3%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)01-28
Earnings (Next)04-27
Inst Owners104.93%
Inst Owner Change0.02%
Ins Owners0.75%
Ins Owner Change-1.27%
Market Cap8.72B
Revenue(TTM)2.39B
Net Income(TTM)-71.70M
Analysts81.82
Price Target357.06 (3.04%)
Short Float %2.78%
Short Ratio2.35
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.89%
Yearly Dividend2.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)11.25%
DP-100.41%
Div Incr Years14
Div Non Decr Years14
Ex-Date02-19
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)0%
PT rev (3m)16.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)2.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.01%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)5.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)4.15%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 32.45
Fwd PE 26.33
P/S 3.65
P/FCF 23.81
P/OCF 20.1
P/B 3.59
P/tB 14.07
EV/EBITDA 18.2
EPS(TTM)10.68
EY3.08%
EPS(NY)13.16
Fwd EY3.8%
FCF(TTM)14.55
FCFY4.2%
OCF(TTM)17.24
OCFY4.97%
SpS94.84
BVpS96.42
TBVpS24.63
PEG (NY)1.4
PEG (5Y)3
Graham Number152.22
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -1.81%
ROE -2.96%
ROCE 10.44%
ROIC 8.25%
ROICexc 9.88%
ROICexgc 26.8%
OM 14.98%
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)7.62%
ROIC(5y)9.44%
ROICexc(3y)9.21%
ROICexc(5y)11.41%
ROICexgc(3y)24.75%
ROICexgc(5y)30.19%
ROCE(3y)9.64%
ROCE(5y)11.95%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-14.46%
ROICexgc growth 5Y2.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-13.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.58%
OM growth 3Y-11.53%
OM growth 5Y0.98%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-1.77%
GM growth 5Y1.84%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.29
Debt/FCF 2.19
Debt/EBITDA 1.44
Cap/Depr 50.23%
Cap/Sales 2.83%
Interest Coverage 10.41
Cash Conversion 88.12%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.69
Quick Ratio 1.91
Altman-Z 5.18
F-Score6
WACC9.44%
ROIC/WACC0.87
Cap/Depr(3y)57.04%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.88%
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 2Y19.65%
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 1Y33.81%
EBIT growth 3Y-13.05%
EBIT growth 5Y11.63%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 4 / 10 to LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?

LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LFUS stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is 32.45 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.59.


What is the financial health of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) stock?

The financial health rating of LITTELFUSE INC (LFUS) is 6 / 10.