LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Frankfurt Stock Exchange - FRA:LS4C - GB00B0SWJX34 - Common Stock
103 EUR
0 (0%)
Overall LS4C gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. We evaluated LS4C against 120 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LS4C get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LS4C is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LS4C was profitable.
In the past year LS4C had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LS4C has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LS4C had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LS4C's Return On Assets of 0.12% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LS4C is outperformed by 62.50% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LS4C (4.67%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 4.60%, LS4C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 65.83% of the companies in the same industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LS4C is significantly below the industry average of 9.23%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (4.60%) for LS4C is above the 3 year average (3.51%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.12% | ||
| ROE | 4.67% | ||
| ROIC | 4.6% |
ROA(3y)0.11%
ROA(5y)0.16%
ROE(3y)3.73%
ROE(5y)7.15%
ROIC(3y)3.51%
ROIC(5y)4.51%
1.3 Margins
LS4C has a Profit Margin (10.81%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LS4C's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LS4C's Operating Margin of 22.98% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LS4C outperforms 64.17% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LS4C has declined.
LS4C has a Gross Margin of 87.01%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LS4C outperforms 85.83% of its industry peers.
LS4C's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 22.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.81% | ||
| GM | 87.01% |
OM growth 3Y-0.67%
OM growth 5Y-11.38%
PM growth 3Y-45.54%
PM growth 5Y-15.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LS4C has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LS4C has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
LS4C has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
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's Altman-Z score of 0.09 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LS4C outperforms 45.00% of its industry peers.
LS4C has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.78. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LS4C would need 3.78 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LS4C has a Debt to FCF ratio of 3.78. This is amongst the best in the industry. LS4C outperforms 80.83% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.43 indicates that LS4C is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LS4C (0.43) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.09 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
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.
The Current ratio of LS4C (1.00) is better than 61.67% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.00 indicates that LS4C should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.00, LS4C is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 18.23% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LS4C shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 12.79% on average per year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 6.43% in the past year.
The Revenue has been growing by 30.80% on average over the past years. This is a very strong growth!
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.23%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y12.79%
EPS Q2Q%20.06%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y10.67%
Revenue growth 5Y30.8%
Sales Q2Q%2.28%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LS4C will show a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 1.39% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.51% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y14.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
EPS Next 5Y1.39%
Revenue Next Year5.96%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y6.51%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LS4C is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.79.
LS4C's Price/Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.61, LS4C is valued at the same level.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 19.50, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LS4C.
LS4C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LS4C is cheaper than 64.17% of the companies in the same industry.
LS4C's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 24.01.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
77.50% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LS4C, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LS4C is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.83% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 17.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LS4C's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LS4C's earnings are expected to grow with 12.75% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.78
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LS4C has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.53%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LS4C's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.18.
LS4C's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 1.87.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LS4C is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 13.61%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.61%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
5.3 Sustainability
69.74% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LS4C. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LS4C's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP69.74%
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
FRA:LS4C (12/22/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
103
0 (0%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners67.65%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.19%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap52.85B
Revenue(TTM)9.14B
Net Income(TTM)988.00M
Analysts82.61
Price Target149.24 (44.89%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.53% |
Yearly Dividend1.37
Dividend Growth(5Y)13.61%
DP69.74%
Div Incr YearsN/A
Div Non Decr YearsN/A
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)N/A
PT rev (3m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)N/A
EPS NY rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (3m)N/A
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 22.79 | ||
| Fwd PE | 19.5 | ||
| P/S | 5.06 | ||
| P/FCF | 17.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 12.78 | ||
| P/B | 2.19 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 11.26 |
EPS(TTM)4.52
EY4.39%
EPS(NY)5.28
Fwd EY5.13%
FCF(TTM)5.87
FCFY5.7%
OCF(TTM)8.06
OCFY7.82%
SpS20.34
BVpS47.05
TBVpS-20.11
PEG (NY)1.53
PEG (5Y)1.78
Graham Number69.17
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 0.12% | ||
| ROE | 4.67% | ||
| ROCE | 6.33% | ||
| ROIC | 4.6% | ||
| ROICexc | 5.14% | ||
| ROICexgc | 166.06% | ||
| OM | 22.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 10.81% | ||
| GM | 87.01% | ||
| FCFM | 28.88% |
ROA(3y)0.11%
ROA(5y)0.16%
ROE(3y)3.73%
ROE(5y)7.15%
ROIC(3y)3.51%
ROIC(5y)4.51%
ROICexc(3y)3.86%
ROICexc(5y)5.52%
ROICexgc(3y)328.59%
ROICexgc(5y)251.01%
ROCE(3y)4.69%
ROCE(5y)6.1%
ROICexgc growth 3Y43.61%
ROICexgc growth 5Y8.51%
ROICexc growth 3Y9.75%
ROICexc growth 5Y-20.77%
OM growth 3Y-0.67%
OM growth 5Y-11.38%
PM growth 3Y-45.54%
PM growth 5Y-15.57%
GM growth 3Y-0.04%
GM growth 5Y-0.93%
F-Score9
Asset Turnover0.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.43 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 3.78 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.02 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.73% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 10.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 6.13 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 80.27% | ||
| Profit Quality | 267.21% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.09 |
F-Score9
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)47.59%
Cap/Depr(5y)48.5%
Cap/Sales(3y)12.26%
Cap/Sales(5y)11.32%
Profit Quality(3y)242.93%
Profit Quality(5y)195.02%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)18.23%
EPS 3Y8.03%
EPS 5Y12.79%
EPS Q2Q%20.06%
EPS Next Y14.91%
EPS Next 2Y13.15%
EPS Next 3Y12.75%
EPS Next 5Y1.39%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)6.43%
Revenue growth 3Y10.67%
Revenue growth 5Y30.8%
Sales Q2Q%2.28%
Revenue Next Year5.96%
Revenue Next 2Y6.39%
Revenue Next 3Y6.67%
Revenue Next 5Y6.51%
EBIT growth 1Y22.15%
EBIT growth 3Y9.93%
EBIT growth 5Y15.91%
EBIT Next Year42.86%
EBIT Next 3Y18.71%
EBIT Next 5Y17.42%
FCF growth 1Y45.94%
FCF growth 3Y7.17%
FCF growth 5Y30.05%
OCF growth 1Y29.82%
OCF growth 3Y9.28%
OCF growth 5Y32.33%
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP / LS4C.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to LS4C.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LS4C stock?
LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.
What is the valuation of LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) is 22.79 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.19.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LS4C stock?
The dividend rating of LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP (LS4C.DE) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 69.74%.