LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT-A (LGF.A)

CA5359194019 - Common Stock

10.58  -0.09 (-0.84%)

Fundamental Rating

2

We assign a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10 to LGF.A. LGF.A was compared to 77 industry peers in the Entertainment industry. LGF.A may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LGF.A does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.



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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LGF.A had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LGF.A had a positive cash flow from operations.
LGF.A had negative earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In multiple years LGF.A reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -16.22%, LGF.A is doing worse than 67.53% of the companies in the same industry.
LGF.A has a better Return On Invested Capital (5.29%) than 75.32% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LGF.A is significantly below the industry average of 37.63%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (5.29%) for LGF.A is above the 3 year average (1.20%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -16.22%
ROE N/A
ROIC 5.29%
ROA(3y)-9.8%
ROA(5y)-7.03%
ROE(3y)-87.98%
ROE(5y)-56.15%
ROIC(3y)1.2%
ROIC(5y)1.55%

1.3 Margins

LGF.A has a better Operating Margin (6.69%) than 72.73% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LGF.A has declined.
The Gross Margin of LGF.A (48.48%) is better than 63.64% of its industry peers.
LGF.A's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.48%
OM growth 3Y-37.92%
OM growth 5Y-37.08%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-3.89%
GM growth 5Y-1.92%

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LGF.A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LGF.A has more shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LGF.A has more shares outstanding
LGF.A has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.22, we must say that LGF.A is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LGF.A's Altman-Z score of -0.22 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LGF.A is outperformed by 61.04% of its industry peers.
LGF.A has a debt to FCF ratio of 88.73. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LGF.A would need 88.73 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LGF.A has a Debt to FCF ratio of 88.73. This is in the better half of the industry: LGF.A outperforms 61.04% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity N/A
Debt/FCF 88.73
Altman-Z -0.22
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC6.04%

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 0.48 indicates that LGF.A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LGF.A (0.48) is worse than 83.12% of its industry peers.
LGF.A has a Quick Ratio of 0.48. This is a bad value and indicates that LGF.A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LGF.A (0.48) is worse than 81.82% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 0.48
Quick Ratio 0.48

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LGF.A have decreased strongly by -55.47% in the last year.
LGF.A shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 7.73%.
The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.37% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-55.47%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS growth Q2Q-742.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.73%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.3%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.37%
Revenue growth Q2Q-2.5%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.26% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.40% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-259.23%
EPS Next 2Y39.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.26%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.97%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y4.4%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LGF.A. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LGF.A. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A

4.2 Price Multiples

90.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LGF.A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
83.12% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LGF.A, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.85
EV/EBITDA 2.42

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LGF.A's earnings are expected to grow with 26.26% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y39.85%
EPS Next 3Y26.26%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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LIONS GATE ENTERTAINMENT-A

NYSE:LGF.A (4/24/2024, 12:49:27 PM)

10.58

-0.09 (-0.84%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupMedia & Entertainment
GICS IndustryEntertainment
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Market Cap884.11M
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ROA -16.22%
ROE N/A
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ROICexgc
OM 6.69%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 48.48%
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Asset Turnover0.56
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Debt/Equity N/A
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Current Ratio 0.48
Quick Ratio 0.48
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EPS 3YN/A
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EPS Next Y-259.23%
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Revenue 1Y (TTM)7.73%
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