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LUCAS GC LTD (LGCL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

0.4601  -0.01 (-2.69%)

After market: 0.462 +0 (+0.41%)

Fundamental Rating

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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 only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. 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.
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

With an excellent Return On Assets value of 23.14%, LGCL belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCL has a better Return On Equity (35.51%) than 85.37% of its industry peers.
LGCL has a Return On Invested Capital of 19.25%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LGCL outperforms 86.59% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LGCL is above the industry average of 13.37%.
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

The Profit Margin of LGCL (5.59%) is better than 64.63% of its industry peers.
LGCL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 4.86%, LGCL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.56% 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

The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LGCL is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LGCL remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LGCL is higher compared to a year ago.
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

An Altman-Z score of 6.76 indicates that LGCL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LGCL has a Altman-Z score of 6.76. This is amongst the best in the industry. LGCL outperforms 91.46% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LGCL (0.26) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.26
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z 6.76
ROIC/WACC2.74
WACC7.02%
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.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.91, LGCL is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.91 indicates that LGCL should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.91, LGCL is doing good in the industry, outperforming 75.61% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 2.00% on average over the past years.
The Revenue for LGCL has decreased by -27.25% in the past year. This is quite bad
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

A Price/Earnings ratio of 2.88 indicates a rather cheap valuation of LGCL.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LGCL is valued cheaper than 95.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LGCL's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 28.10.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 2.88
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

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LGCL is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA 2.63
LGCL Per share dataLGCL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 0.5 1 1.5 2 2.5

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

No dividends for LGCL!.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield N/A

LUCAS GC LTD

NASDAQ:LGCL (5/5/2025, 8:23:17 PM)

After market: 0.462 +0 (+0.41%)

0.4601

-0.01 (-2.69%)

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 Cap36.56M
AnalystsN/A
Price TargetN/A
Short Float %0.31%
Short Ratio0.21
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 2.88
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 0.16
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF 13.17
P/B 1.01
P/tB 1.01
EV/EBITDA 2.63
EPS(TTM)0.16
EY34.78%
EPS(NY)N/A
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.1
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)0.03
OCFY7.59%
SpS2.89
BVpS0.45
TBVpS0.45
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 6.76
F-Score4
WACC7.02%
ROIC/WACC2.74
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