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LUCAS GC LTD (LGCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

1.03  -0.03 (-2.83%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall LGCL gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LGCL against 82 industry peers in the Professional Services industry. LGCL has an average financial health and profitability rating. LGCL has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LGCL was profitable.
In the past year LGCL had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LGCL 4 years were profitable.
In multiple years LGCL reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 23.14%, LGCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 96.34% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCL has a Return On Equity of 35.51%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LGCL outperforms 85.37% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 19.25%, LGCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 92.68% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LGCL is above the industry average of 12.28%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (19.25%) for LGCL is above the 3 year average (16.50%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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

Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 5.59%, LGCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.07% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LGCL has declined.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.86%, LGCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.22% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCL's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LGCL (33.58%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LGCL has grown nicely.
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

LGCL has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LGCL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 9.22. This indicates that LGCL is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LGCL has a better Altman-Z score (9.22) than 92.68% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.26 indicates that LGCL is not too dependend on debt financing.
LGCL has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.26. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LGCL outperforms 54.88% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 9.22
ROIC/WACC2.91
WACC6.62%
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

A Current Ratio of 1.91 indicates that LGCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LGCL has a Current ratio of 1.91. This is in the better half of the industry: LGCL outperforms 71.95% of its industry peers.
LGCL has a Quick 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.
The Quick ratio of LGCL (1.91) is better than 71.95% 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

LGCL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -28.64%.
Measured over the past 5 years, LGCL shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.00% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LGCL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -27.25% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LGCL shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 17.70% on average per year.
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 6.44, the valuation of LGCL can be described as very cheap.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LGCL indicates a rather cheap valuation: LGCL is cheaper than 93.90% of the companies listed in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.54. LGCL is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 6.44
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

LGCL's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LGCL is cheaper than 81.71% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 9.03
LGCL Per share dataLGCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 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

LUCAS GC LTD

NASDAQ:LGCL (7/21/2025, 11:50:18 AM)

1.03

-0.03 (-2.83%)

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 Owners0.17%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap114.97M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %1.11%
Short Ratio1.2
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 6.44
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.49
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 40.88
P/B 3.14
P/tB 3.14
EV/EBITDA 9.03
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY15.53%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.07
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY2.45%
SpS2.08
BVpS0.33
TBVpS0.33
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 9.22
F-Score4
WACC6.62%
ROIC/WACC2.91
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