LATTICE SEMICONDUCTOR CORP (LSCC) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LSCC - US5184151042 - Common Stock
72.51 USD
+1.51 (+2.13%)
LSCC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 112 industry peers in the Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LSCC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LSCC is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. These ratings could make LSCC a good candidate for quality investing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LSCC was profitable.
LSCC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LSCC has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LSCC had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LSCC has a Return On Assets of 3.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSCC outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Equity value of 4.61%, LSCC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.82% of the companies in the same industry.
LSCC has a Return On Invested Capital (3.38%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LSCC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 17.21%. This is significantly above the industry average of 10.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (17.21%) for LSCC is well above the current ROIC(3.38%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 4.61% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% |
ROA(3y)20.15%
ROA(5y)16.12%
ROE(3y)27.58%
ROE(5y)23.68%
ROIC(3y)17.21%
ROIC(5y)14.43%
1.3 Margins
LSCC has a Profit Margin of 6.48%. This is in the better half of the industry: LSCC outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
LSCC's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a Operating Margin value of 6.32%, LSCC perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.04% of the companies in the same industry.
LSCC's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 66.70%, LSCC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 89.29% of the companies in the same industry.
LSCC's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.48% | ||
| GM | 66.7% |
OM growth 3Y-15.82%
OM growth 5Y-5.45%
PM growth 3Y-13.61%
PM growth 5Y2.2%
GM growth 3Y2.29%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LSCC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LSCC has more shares outstanding
LSCC has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
There is no outstanding debt for LSCC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
LSCC has an Altman-Z score of 49.45. This indicates that LSCC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LSCC (49.45) is better than 94.64% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for LSCC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 49.45 |
ROIC/WACC0.29
WACC11.56%
2.3 Liquidity
LSCC has a Current Ratio of 3.71. This indicates that LSCC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LSCC's Current ratio of 3.71 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LSCC outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.63 indicates that LSCC has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LSCC has a Quick ratio of 2.63. This is in the better half of the industry: LSCC outperforms 60.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 3.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.63 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LSCC shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -40.67%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 9.63% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for LSCC has decreased by -22.15% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, LSCC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 4.74% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.67%
EPS 3Y-3.89%
EPS 5Y9.63%
EPS Q2Q%4.35%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%-0.08%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 26.58% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
LSCC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 11.70% yearly.
EPS Next Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y26.65%
EPS Next 3Y26.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y10.4%
Revenue Next 3Y11.7%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LSCC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 81.47.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LSCC is on the same level as its industry peers.
LSCC is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.49, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 47.59 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LSCC.
LSCC's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.99, LSCC is valued quite expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 81.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LSCC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LSCC is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 74.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 148.01 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LSCC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of LSCC may justify a higher PE ratio.
LSCC's earnings are expected to grow with 26.58% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)6.2
PEG (5Y)8.46
EPS Next 2Y26.65%
EPS Next 3Y26.58%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LSCC does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NASDAQ:LSCC (10/15/2025, 11:21:49 AM)
72.51
+1.51 (+2.13%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupSemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
GICS IndustrySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners118.64%
Inst Owner Change-0.04%
Ins Owners0.61%
Ins Owner Change0.15%
Market Cap9.93B
Analysts81.9
Price Target66.74 (-7.96%)
Short Float %9.96%
Short Ratio4.82
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector 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)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1.99%
Min EPS beat(2)-2.2%
Max EPS beat(2)-1.77%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-1.42%
Min EPS beat(4)-2.2%
Max EPS beat(4)-0.19%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-1.49%
EPS beat(12)4
Avg EPS beat(12)-0.34%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)2.13%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.94%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.7%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.82%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.68%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-2.79%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.89%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.07%
PT rev (1m)2.81%
PT rev (3m)4.21%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.07%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.88%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.53%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 81.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 47.59 | ||
| P/S | 20.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 74.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 62.1 | ||
| P/B | 14.45 | ||
| P/tB | 27.08 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 148.01 |
EPS(TTM)0.89
EY1.23%
EPS(NY)1.52
Fwd EY2.1%
FCF(TTM)0.98
FCFY1.35%
OCF(TTM)1.17
OCFY1.61%
SpS3.57
BVpS5.02
TBVpS2.68
PEG (NY)6.2
PEG (5Y)8.46
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 3.91% | ||
| ROE | 4.61% | ||
| ROCE | 4.28% | ||
| ROIC | 3.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 8.29% | ||
| OM | 6.32% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.48% | ||
| GM | 66.7% | ||
| FCFM | 27.34% |
ROA(3y)20.15%
ROA(5y)16.12%
ROE(3y)27.58%
ROE(5y)23.68%
ROIC(3y)17.21%
ROIC(5y)14.43%
ROICexc(3y)21.34%
ROICexc(5y)18.26%
ROICexgc(3y)52.88%
ROICexgc(5y)49.22%
ROCE(3y)21.78%
ROCE(5y)18.26%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-33.52%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-16.93%
ROICexc growth 3Y-22.03%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.19%
OM growth 3Y-15.82%
OM growth 5Y-5.45%
PM growth 3Y-13.61%
PM growth 5Y2.2%
GM growth 3Y2.29%
GM growth 5Y2.52%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 77.03% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.37% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 246.14% | ||
| Profit Quality | 422.29% | ||
| Current Ratio | 3.71 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.63 | ||
| Altman-Z | 49.45 |
F-Score5
WACC11.56%
ROIC/WACC0.29
Cap/Depr(3y)64.02%
Cap/Depr(5y)56.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.46%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.05%
Profit Quality(3y)137.63%
Profit Quality(5y)149.09%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-40.67%
EPS 3Y-3.89%
EPS 5Y9.63%
EPS Q2Q%4.35%
EPS Next Y13.15%
EPS Next 2Y26.65%
EPS Next 3Y26.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-22.15%
Revenue growth 3Y-0.38%
Revenue growth 5Y4.74%
Sales Q2Q%-0.08%
Revenue Next Year1.98%
Revenue Next 2Y10.4%
Revenue Next 3Y11.7%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-78.78%
EBIT growth 3Y-16.14%
EBIT growth 5Y-0.97%
EBIT Next Year38.91%
EBIT Next 3Y31.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-43.17%
FCF growth 3Y-8.77%
FCF growth 5Y2.02%
OCF growth 1Y-38.85%
OCF growth 3Y-5.64%
OCF growth 5Y2.57%