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LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:LMFA - US5020745031 - Common Stock

0.9621 USD
+0.09 (+9.93%)
Last: 11/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
0.9899 USD
+0.03 (+2.89%)
After Hours: 11/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

2

Overall LMFA gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LMFA against 280 industry peers in the Software industry. LMFA scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, LMFA is valued expensive at the moment.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LMFA has reported negative net income.
LMFA had a negative operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LMFA reported 4 times negative net income.
In the past 5 years LMFA reported 4 times negative operating cash flow.
LMFA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLMFA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -10M -20M

1.2 Ratios

LMFA's Return On Assets of -37.98% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LMFA is outperformed by 79.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of -46.53%, LMFA is not doing good in the industry: 68.21% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -37.98%
ROE -46.53%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)-43.09%
ROA(5y)-30.89%
ROE(3y)-47.2%
ROE(5y)-33.81%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LMFA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLMFA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -200 -400 -600 -800

1.3 Margins

LMFA has a worse Gross Margin (13.11%) than 84.29% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LMFA has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LMFA so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.11%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-40.58%
GM growth 5Y-10.08%
LMFA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLMFA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 -500 -1K -1.5K

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LMFA does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LMFA has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LMFA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LMFA has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
LMFA Yearly Shares OutstandingLMFA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 1M 2M 3M 4M 5M
LMFA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLMFA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of -1.89, we must say that LMFA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -1.89, LMFA is doing worse than 79.29% of the companies in the same industry.
LMFA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.17. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LMFA has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.17) which is in line with its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Altman-Z -1.89
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC11.62%
LMFA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLMFA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M -20M 40M 60M

2.3 Liquidity

LMFA has a Current Ratio of 3.75. This indicates that LMFA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LMFA (3.75) is better than 81.79% of its industry peers.
LMFA has a Quick Ratio of 3.75. This indicates that LMFA is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LMFA has a Quick ratio of 3.75. This is amongst the best in the industry. LMFA outperforms 82.14% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.75
Quick Ratio 3.75
LMFA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLMFA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LMFA shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 46.14%, which is quite impressive.
LMFA shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -15.32%.
Measured over the past years, LMFA shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 35.75% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.84%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.25%
Revenue growth 5Y35.75%
Sales Q2Q%73.55%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 27.92% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
Based on estimates for the next years, LMFA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.18% on average per year.
EPS Next Y57.92%
EPS Next 2Y27.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-11.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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 decreasing.
LMFA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLMFA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 5M 10M
LMFA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLMFA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 -2 -4 -6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LMFA reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LMFA. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
LMFA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLMFA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 10 20 30 40 50

4.2 Price Multiples

Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF N/A
EV/EBITDA N/A
LMFA Per share dataLMFA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 1 -1 2 -2

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as LMFA's earnings are expected to grow with 27.92% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y27.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

LM FUNDING AMERICA INC

NASDAQ:LMFA (11/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 0.9899 +0.03 (+2.89%)

0.9621

+0.09 (+9.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupSoftware & Services
GICS IndustrySoftware
Earnings (Last)11-14 2025-11-14/bmo
Earnings (Next)03-30 2026-03-30/amc
Inst Owners29.19%
Inst Owner Change419.13%
Ins Owners2.39%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap14.93M
Revenue(TTM)11.00M
Net Income(TTM)-14.83M
Analysts82.5
Price Target4.59 (377.08%)
Short Float %8.47%
Short Ratio0.83
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)1
Avg EPS beat(2)31.89%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.11%
Max EPS beat(2)102.88%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)18.62%
Min EPS beat(4)-39.11%
Max EPS beat(4)102.88%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-19.84%
Min Revenue beat(2)-21.24%
Max Revenue beat(2)-18.44%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-10.4%
Min Revenue beat(4)-31.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)29.74%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-7.97%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.98%
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)46.62%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)39.77%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.96%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.98
P/FCF N/A
P/OCF N/A
P/B 0.47
P/tB 0.56
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)-2.3
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-1.62
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)-0.87
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.75
OCFYN/A
SpS0.49
BVpS2.05
TBVpS1.71
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -37.98%
ROE -46.53%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.11%
FCFM N/A
ROA(3y)-43.09%
ROA(5y)-30.89%
ROE(3y)-47.2%
ROE(5y)-33.81%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-40.58%
GM growth 5Y-10.08%
F-Score2
Asset Turnover0.19
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.17
Debt/FCF N/A
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 26.39%
Cap/Sales 24.8%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 3.75
Quick Ratio 3.75
Altman-Z -1.89
F-Score2
WACC11.62%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)1043.66%
Cap/Depr(5y)229216%
Cap/Sales(3y)302.82%
Cap/Sales(5y)203.46%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.14%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%76.84%
EPS Next Y57.92%
EPS Next 2Y27.92%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-15.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.25%
Revenue growth 5Y35.75%
Sales Q2Q%73.55%
Revenue Next Year-11.43%
Revenue Next 2Y1.18%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y8.97%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year93.85%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y1.2%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.74%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A

LM FUNDING AMERICA INC / LMFA FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LMFA.


What is the valuation status of LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA). This can be considered as Overvalued.


How profitable is LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA) stock?

LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA) has a profitability rating of 0 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LM FUNDING AMERICA INC?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LM FUNDING AMERICA INC (LMFA) is expected to grow by 57.92% in the next year.