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LUCAS GC LTD (LGCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LGCL - Nasdaq - KYG570371065 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

0.51  +0 (+0.49%)

Fundamental Rating

4

LGCL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LGCL get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LGCL is valued correctly, but it does not seem to be growing.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LGCL had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LGCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
LGCL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LGCL reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
LGCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLGCL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M -40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 23.14%, LGCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 35.51%, LGCL belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LGCL (19.25%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LGCL is above the industry average of 12.78%.
The 3 year average ROIC (16.50%) for LGCL is below the current ROIC(19.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.14%
ROE 35.51%
ROIC 19.25%
ROA(3y)16.75%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)27.94%
ROE(5y)-22.38%
ROIC(3y)16.5%
ROIC(5y)20.16%
LGCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLGCL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -50 -100 -150 -200

1.3 Margins

LGCL's Profit Margin of 5.59% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LGCL outperforms 65.85% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LGCL has declined.
The Operating Margin of LGCL (4.86%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LGCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LGCL has a Gross Margin (33.58%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LGCL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.86%
PM (TTM) 5.59%
GM 33.58%
OM growth 3Y-22.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.97%
GM growth 5YN/A
LGCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLGCL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20 30

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LGCL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LGCL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
LGCL has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
LGCL Yearly Shares OutstandingLGCL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
LGCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLGCL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

LGCL has an Altman-Z score of 6.84. This indicates that LGCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LGCL's Altman-Z score of 6.84 is amongst the best of the industry. LGCL outperforms 90.24% of its industry peers.
LGCL has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LGCL has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.26) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.84
ROIC/WACC2.84
WACC6.79%
LGCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLGCL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

LGCL has a Current Ratio of 1.91. This is a normal value and indicates that LGCL is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LGCL's Current ratio of 1.91 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LGCL outperforms 73.17% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that LGCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LGCL has a better Quick ratio (1.91) than 73.17% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.91
LGCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLGCL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LGCL have decreased strongly by -28.64% in the last year.
LGCL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.00% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LGCL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -27.25% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 17.70% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.64%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-48.6%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.25%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-27.85%

3.2 Future

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

No EPS estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future EPS growth and evolution.
No Revenue estimates are available, so we could not analyze the future revenue growth and evolution.
LGCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLGCL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 3.19, the valuation of LGCL can be described as very cheap.
96.34% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LGCL, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LGCL is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.19
Fwd PE N/A
LGCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLGCL Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 0 0 0 0

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LGCL indicates a rather cheap valuation: LGCL is cheaper than 96.34% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.84
LGCL Per share dataLGCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The decent profitability rating of LGCL may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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LUCAS GC LTD

NASDAQ:LGCL (5/30/2025, 8:11:26 PM)

0.51

+0 (+0.49%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCommercial & Professional Services
GICS IndustryProfessional Services
Earnings (Last)N/A N/A
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners0.83%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap40.53M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.41%
Short Ratio0.33
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 3.19
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.17
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 14.44
P/B 1.11
P/tB 1.11
EV/EBITDA 2.84
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY31.37%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.04
OCFY6.92%
SpS2.92
BVpS0.46
TBVpS0.46
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 23.14%
ROE 35.51%
ROCE 30.56%
ROIC 19.25%
ROICexc 21.38%
ROICexgc 21.38%
OM 4.86%
PM (TTM) 5.59%
GM 33.58%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)16.75%
ROA(5y)1.76%
ROE(3y)27.94%
ROE(5y)-22.38%
ROIC(3y)16.5%
ROIC(5y)20.16%
ROICexc(3y)22.18%
ROICexc(5y)107.07%
ROICexgc(3y)22.18%
ROICexgc(5y)107.07%
ROCE(3y)23.94%
ROCE(5y)27.35%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-73.82%
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-73.82%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-22.64%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-13.43%
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y6.97%
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score4
Asset Turnover4.14
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA 0.75
Cap/Depr 872.25%
Cap/Sales 4.62%
Interest Coverage 44.68
Cash Conversion 22.42%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.91
Quick Ratio 1.91
Altman-Z 6.84
F-Score4
WACC6.79%
ROIC/WACC2.84
Cap/Depr(3y)485.9%
Cap/Depr(5y)1067.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.29%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-28.64%
EPS 3Y2%
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-48.6%
EPS Next YN/A
EPS Next 2YN/A
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-27.25%
Revenue growth 3Y17.7%
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%-27.85%
Revenue Next YearN/A
Revenue Next 2YN/A
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-31.59%
EBIT growth 3Y-8.95%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next YearN/A
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-17.47%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y155.44%
OCF growth 3Y-30.69%
OCF growth 5YN/A