LPKF LASER & ELECTRONICS SE (LPK.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
FRA:LPK - Deutsche Boerse Ag - DE0006450000 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LPK. LPK was compared to 47 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LPK scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LPK is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LPK has reported negative net income.
In the past year LPK had a positive cash flow from operations.
LPK had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Of the past 5 years LPK 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LPK (-1.26%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LPK's Return On Equity of -1.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LPK outperforms 48.94% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 0.85%, LPK is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LPK is below the industry average of 7.84%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.26% | ||
| ROE | -1.98% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% |
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)1.07%
ROE(5y)4.68%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
1.3 Margins
LPK's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LPK has a Operating Margin (0.88%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LPK has declined.
LPK has a worse Gross Margin (30.03%) than 68.09% of its industry peers.
LPK's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 0.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.03% |
OM growth 3Y-18.79%
OM growth 5Y-9.93%
PM growth 3Y-36.66%
PM growth 5Y-26.78%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y4.36%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LPK is destroying value.
LPK has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LPK remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LPK has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LPK has an Altman-Z score of 4.14. This indicates that LPK is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 4.14, LPK belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.98% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LPK is 9.29, which is on the high side as it means it would take LPK, 9.29 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 9.29, LPK is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.06% of the companies in the same industry.
LPK has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LPK has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.01. This is amongst the best in the industry. LPK outperforms 93.62% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.29 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.14 |
ROIC/WACC0.12
WACC6.97%
2.3 Liquidity
LPK has a Current Ratio of 1.64. This is a normal value and indicates that LPK is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.64, LPK is in line with its industry, outperforming 44.68% of the companies in the same industry.
LPK has a Quick Ratio of 1.64. This is a bad value and indicates that LPK is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.84, LPK is not doing good in the industry: 74.47% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 58.27% over the past year.
The earnings per share for LPK have been decreasing by -26.26% on average. This is quite bad
LPK shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 6.91%.
Measured over the past years, LPK shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.72% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.27%
EPS 3Y-31.02%
EPS 5Y-26.26%
EPS Q2Q%-170%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y8.92%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 60.38% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
LPK is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 8.35% yearly.
EPS Next Y-147.22%
EPS Next 2Y36.42%
EPS Next 3Y60.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5Y8.35%
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LPK. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
LPK is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.42.
LPK's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 21.91. LPK is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.42 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LPK's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
LPK's Price/Free Cash Flow is on the same level as the industry average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 147.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.2 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LPK's earnings are expected to grow with 60.38% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y36.42%
EPS Next 3Y60.38%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LPK!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
FRA:LPK (3/28/2025, 10:31:16 AM)
7.99
+0.19 (+2.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners16.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap195.75M
Analysts80
Price Target11.14 (39.42%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)-5%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-152.72%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.44%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.42 | ||
| P/S | 1.55 | ||
| P/FCF | 147.29 | ||
| P/OCF | 25.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.25 | ||
| P/tB | 3.04 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 20.2 |
EPS(TTM)-0.08
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.23
Fwd EY2.82%
FCF(TTM)0.05
FCFY0.68%
OCF(TTM)0.31
OCFY3.94%
SpS5.14
BVpS3.55
TBVpS2.63
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.26% | ||
| ROE | -1.98% | ||
| ROCE | 1.2% | ||
| ROIC | 0.85% | ||
| ROICexc | 0.92% | ||
| ROICexgc | 1.25% | ||
| OM | 0.88% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 30.03% | ||
| FCFM | 1.06% |
ROA(3y)0.7%
ROA(5y)3.35%
ROE(3y)1.07%
ROE(5y)4.68%
ROIC(3y)3.22%
ROIC(5y)5.86%
ROICexc(3y)3.66%
ROICexc(5y)7.73%
ROICexgc(3y)4.84%
ROICexgc(5y)10.09%
ROCE(3y)4.57%
ROCE(5y)8.33%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-13.66%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-14.77%
ROICexc growth 5Y-8.6%
OM growth 3Y-18.79%
OM growth 5Y-9.93%
PM growth 3Y-36.66%
PM growth 5Y-26.78%
GM growth 3Y0.42%
GM growth 5Y4.36%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.92
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.01 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 9.29 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.1 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 74.04% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.07% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.22 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 79.22% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.64 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 4.14 |
F-Score5
WACC6.97%
ROIC/WACC0.12
Cap/Depr(3y)98.76%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.39%
Cap/Sales(3y)7.4%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.24%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)58.27%
EPS 3Y-31.02%
EPS 5Y-26.26%
EPS Q2Q%-170%
EPS Next Y-147.22%
EPS Next 2Y36.42%
EPS Next 3Y60.38%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.91%
Revenue growth 3Y8.92%
Revenue growth 5Y0.72%
Sales Q2Q%-17.22%
Revenue Next Year-6.68%
Revenue Next 2Y3.62%
Revenue Next 3Y8.19%
Revenue Next 5Y8.35%
EBIT growth 1Y559.17%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.55%
EBIT growth 5Y-9.29%
EBIT Next Year183.03%
EBIT Next 3Y89.36%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y125.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y118.54%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A