LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

FRA:LS4C • GB00B0SWJX34

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114.15 EUR
-2.25 (-1.93%)
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This LS4C.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LS4C.DE Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LS4C was profitable.
  • In the past year LS4C had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • LS4C had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • In the past 5 years LS4C always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LS4C.DE Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLS4C.DE 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 2025 1B 2B 3B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of LS4C (0.16%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.31%, LS4C is in line with its industry, outperforming 53.04% of the companies in the same industry.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 4.97%, LS4C is doing good in the industry, outperforming 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LS4C is below the industry average of 8.59%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (4.97%) for LS4C is above the 3 year average (4.02%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.16%
ROE 6.31%
ROIC 4.97%
ROA(3y)0.11%
ROA(5y)0.18%
ROE(3y)4.16%
ROE(5y)6.15%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.64%
LS4C.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLS4C.DE Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

  • LS4C has a Profit Margin of 13.36%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LS4C outperforms 56.52% of its industry peers.
  • LS4C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • LS4C's Operating Margin of 24.91% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LS4C outperforms 68.70% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LS4C has declined.
  • LS4C has a better Gross Margin (88.09%) than 89.57% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LS4C has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 24.91%
PM (TTM) 13.36%
GM 88.09%
OM growth 3Y4.92%
OM growth 5Y-8.14%
PM growth 3Y-7.37%
PM growth 5Y-8.41%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
LS4C.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLS4C.DE Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20 40 60 80

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2. LS4C.DE Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • LS4C has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • Compared to 5 years ago, LS4C has more shares outstanding
  • The debt/assets ratio for LS4C is higher compared to a year ago.
LS4C.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingLS4C.DE Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LS4C.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLS4C.DE Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B

2.2 Solvency

  • LS4C has an Altman-Z score of 0.09. This is a bad value and indicates that LS4C is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
  • LS4C has a Altman-Z score (0.09) which is in line with its industry peers.
  • LS4C has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.83. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LS4C would need 6.83 years to pay back of all of its debts.
  • LS4C's Debt to FCF ratio of 6.83 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LS4C outperforms 66.96% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.52 indicates that LS4C is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
  • LS4C has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.52) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 6.83
Altman-Z 0.09
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
LS4C.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLS4C.DE Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 5B 10B 15B 20B 25B

2.3 Liquidity

  • LS4C has a Current Ratio of 1.00. This is a normal value and indicates that LS4C is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • LS4C has a Current ratio (1.00) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that LS4C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LS4C (1.00) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
LS4C.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLS4C.DE Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 200B 400B 600B 800B

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3. LS4C.DE Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • LS4C shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 15.68%, which is quite good.
  • Measured over the past years, LS4C shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.07% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, LS4C shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 5.51% in the last year.
  • LS4C shows a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 35.71% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.68%
EPS 3Y9.78%
EPS 5Y15.07%
EPS Q2Q%11.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y35.71%
Sales Q2Q%0.63%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.16% on average over the next years.
  • LS4C is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y13%
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%
EPS Next 5Y7.16%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.54%

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 decreasing.
  • The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LS4C.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLS4C.DE Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2B 4B 6B 8B 10B
LS4C.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLS4C.DE Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2 4 6

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4. LS4C.DE Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LS4C is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 23.68.
  • LS4C's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.54, LS4C is valued at the same level.
  • A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 20.95 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LS4C.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LS4C is on the same level as its industry peers.
  • LS4C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 21.68.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.68
Fwd PE 20.95
LS4C.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLS4C.DE Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

  • LS4C's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LS4C is cheaper than 79.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 72.17% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LS4C, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 28.63
EV/EBITDA 12
LS4C.DE Per share dataLS4C.DE EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 20 -20 40

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LS4C does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The decent profitability rating of LS4C may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LS4C's earnings are expected to grow with 13.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)1.57
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%

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5. LS4C.DE Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LS4C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.11, LS4C has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.82, LS4C has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.53%

5.2 History

  • On average, the dividend of LS4C grows each year by 13.47%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LS4C.DE Yearly Dividends per shareLS4C.DE Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2021 2022 2026 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1

5.3 Sustainability

  • LS4C pays out 57.49% of its income as dividend. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
  • The dividend of LS4C is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP57.49%
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%
LS4C.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLS4C.DE Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B
LS4C.DE Dividend Payout.LS4C.DE Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LS4C.DE Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LS4C.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP

FRA:LS4C (4/28/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

114.15

-2.25 (-1.93%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Industry StrengthN/A
Industry GrowthN/A
Earnings (Last)04-23
Earnings (Next)07-30
Inst Owners68.47%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.17%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap56.65B
Revenue(TTM)9.35B
Net Income(TTM)1.25B
Analysts82.5
Price Target145.35 (27.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.53%
Yearly Dividend1.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.47%
DP57.49%
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)0.14%
PT rev (3m)1.28%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)1.99%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.27%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 23.68
Fwd PE 20.95
P/S 5.26
P/FCF 28.63
P/OCF 13.56
P/B 2.48
P/tB N/A
EV/EBITDA 12
EPS(TTM)4.82
EY4.22%
EPS(NY)5.45
Fwd EY4.77%
FCF(TTM)3.99
FCFY3.49%
OCF(TTM)8.42
OCFY7.37%
SpS21.72
BVpS45.96
TBVpS-26.71
PEG (NY)1.82
PEG (5Y)1.57
Graham Number70.5989 (-38.15%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.16%
ROE 6.31%
ROCE 7.01%
ROIC 4.97%
ROICexc 5.63%
ROICexgc N/A
OM 24.91%
PM (TTM) 13.36%
GM 88.09%
FCFM 18.36%
ROA(3y)0.11%
ROA(5y)0.18%
ROE(3y)4.16%
ROE(5y)6.15%
ROIC(3y)4.02%
ROIC(5y)3.64%
ROICexc(3y)4.49%
ROICexc(5y)4.03%
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)5.59%
ROCE(5y)4.99%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y16.66%
ROICexc growth 5Y-14.86%
OM growth 3Y4.92%
OM growth 5Y-8.14%
PM growth 3Y-7.37%
PM growth 5Y-8.41%
GM growth 3Y0.7%
GM growth 5Y-0.37%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.52
Debt/FCF 6.83
Debt/EBITDA 2.24
Cap/Depr 85.17%
Cap/Sales 20.39%
Interest Coverage 7.66
Cash Conversion 79.33%
Profit Quality 137.39%
Current Ratio 1
Quick Ratio 1
Altman-Z 0.09
F-Score7
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)58.97%
Cap/Depr(5y)54%
Cap/Sales(3y)14.9%
Cap/Sales(5y)13.46%
Profit Quality(3y)243.39%
Profit Quality(5y)185.64%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)15.68%
EPS 3Y9.78%
EPS 5Y15.07%
EPS Q2Q%11.67%
EPS Next Y13%
EPS Next 2Y13.65%
EPS Next 3Y13.18%
EPS Next 5Y7.16%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.51%
Revenue growth 3Y6.47%
Revenue growth 5Y35.71%
Sales Q2Q%0.63%
Revenue Next Year6.19%
Revenue Next 2Y6.66%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5Y5.54%
EBIT growth 1Y24.63%
EBIT growth 3Y11.71%
EBIT growth 5Y24.67%
EBIT Next Year39.78%
EBIT Next 3Y17.91%
EBIT Next 5Y14.55%
FCF growth 1Y-28.14%
FCF growth 3Y-1.05%
FCF growth 5Y17.2%
OCF growth 1Y6.65%
OCF growth 3Y9.79%
OCF growth 5Y30.09%

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP / LS4C.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LS4C.DE.


What is the valuation status for LS4C stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) stock?

LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the earnings growth outlook for LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) is expected to grow by 13% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) stock?

The dividend rating of LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 57.49%.