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LGL GROUP INC/THE (LGL) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - NYSE Arca - NYSEARCA:LGL - US50186A1088 - Common Stock

7.05 USD
+0.06 (+0.86%)
Last: 1/23/2026, 8:12:13 PM
Fundamental Rating

4

Taking everything into account, LGL scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LGL was compared to 123 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LGL is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. LGL has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LGL was profitable.
  • In the past year LGL had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • LGL had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • LGL had a positive operating cash flow in 4 of the past 5 years.
LGL Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLGL 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 0 5M 10M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 0.50%, LGL is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.97% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a Return On Equity value of 0.56%, LGL perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 47.97% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.5%
ROE 0.56%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-1.96%
ROA(5y)4.12%
ROE(3y)-2%
ROE(5y)4.64%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLGL Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LGL (9.47%) is better than 80.49% of its industry peers.
  • LGL's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Gross Margin of LGL (53.01%) is better than 90.24% of its industry peers.
  • LGL's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 9.47%
GM 53.01%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3Y-73.5%
PM growth 5Y-2.43%
GM growth 3Y1.94%
GM growth 5Y6.21%
LGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLGL Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200 -200 400 600 800 1K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • LGL does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
  • Compared to 1 year ago, LGL has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LGL has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
  • There is no outstanding debt for LGL. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LGL Yearly Shares OutstandingLGL Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
LGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLGL Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 6.83 indicates that LGL is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LGL has a Altman-Z score of 6.83. This is in the better half of the industry: LGL outperforms 79.67% of its industry peers.
  • LGL has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 6.83
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.88%
LGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLGL Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 48.26 indicates that LGL has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
  • LGL's Current ratio of 48.26 is amongst the best of the industry. LGL outperforms 99.19% of its industry peers.
  • LGL has a Quick Ratio of 47.97. This indicates that LGL is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LGL's Quick ratio of 47.97 is amongst the best of the industry. LGL outperforms 99.19% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 48.26
Quick Ratio 47.97
LGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLGL Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • LGL shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -51.20%.
  • Measured over the past years, LGL shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -35.56% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, LGL shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 29.56%.
  • Measured over the past years, LGL shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -41.29% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-51.2%
EPS 3Y-69.53%
EPS 5Y-35.56%
EPS Q2Q%-138%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)29.56%
Revenue growth 3Y16.72%
Revenue growth 5Y-41.29%
Sales Q2Q%-7.53%

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.
LGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLGL Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M
LGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLGL Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • With a Price/Earnings ratio of 176.25, LGL can be considered very expensive at the moment.
  • LGL's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.21. LGL is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 176.25
Fwd PE N/A
LGL Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLGL 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 Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LGL indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LGL is cheaper than 60.16% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 58.98
EV/EBITDA N/A
LGL Per share dataLGL EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6

4.3 Compensation for Growth

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

  • LGL does not give a dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0%

LGL GROUP INC/THE / LGL FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LGL GROUP INC/THE?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 4 / 10 to LGL.


What is the valuation status of LGL GROUP INC/THE (LGL) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LGL GROUP INC/THE (LGL). This can be considered as Overvalued.


What is the profitability of LGL stock?

LGL GROUP INC/THE (LGL) has a profitability rating of 4 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LGL GROUP INC/THE (LGL) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LGL GROUP INC/THE (LGL) is 176.25 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.