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Livent Corporation (LTHM) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LTHM - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US53814L1089 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

16.51  -1.54 (-8.53%)

After market: 16.3 -0.21 (-1.27%)

Fundamental Rating

7

Taking everything into account, LTHM scores 7 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LTHM was compared to 84 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LTHM scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LTHM is evaluated to be cheap and growing strongly. This does not happen too often! These ratings would make LTHM suitable for value and growth and quality investing!


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LTHM had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LTHM had a positive cash flow from operations.
LTHM had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LTHM always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
LTHM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLTHM Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 100M -100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

LTHM's Return On Assets of 15.89% is amongst the best of the industry. LTHM outperforms 96.43% of its industry peers.
LTHM has a Return On Equity of 21.55%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTHM outperforms 86.90% of its industry peers.
LTHM's Return On Invested Capital of 16.86% is amongst the best of the industry. LTHM outperforms 94.05% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.89%
ROE 21.55%
ROIC 16.86%
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)5.38%
ROE(5y)10.24%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LTHM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLTHM Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

With an excellent Profit Margin value of 40.77%, LTHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.81% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LTHM has grown nicely.
LTHM has a Operating Margin of 51.57%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LTHM outperforms 100.00% of its industry peers.
LTHM's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 58.78%, LTHM belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.05% of the companies in the same industry.
LTHM's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 51.57%
PM (TTM) 40.77%
GM 58.78%
OM growth 3Y31.56%
OM growth 5Y5.62%
PM growth 3Y37.55%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y18.28%
GM growth 5Y2.71%
LTHM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLTHM Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10 20 30 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LTHM is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LTHM has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LTHM has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LTHM Yearly Shares OutstandingLTHM Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 50M 100M 150M
LTHM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLTHM Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.2 Solvency

LTHM has an Altman-Z score of 4.47. This indicates that LTHM is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LTHM (4.47) is better than 91.67% of its industry peers.
LTHM has a debt to FCF ratio of 6.03. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LTHM would need 6.03 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LTHM has a Debt to FCF ratio of 6.03. This is in the better half of the industry: LTHM outperforms 64.29% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.14 indicates that LTHM is not too dependend on debt financing.
LTHM has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.14. This is in the better half of the industry: LTHM outperforms 79.76% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 6.03
Altman-Z 4.47
ROIC/WACC1.91
WACC8.85%
LTHM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLTHM Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 500M 1B

2.3 Liquidity

LTHM has a Current Ratio of 3.46. This indicates that LTHM is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 3.46, LTHM is doing good in the industry, outperforming 79.76% of the companies in the same industry.
LTHM has a Quick Ratio of 1.99. This is a normal value and indicates that LTHM is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.99, LTHM is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.46
Quick Ratio 1.99
LTHM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLTHM Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LTHM shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 82.24%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LTHM shows a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 36.22% on average per year.
Looking at the last year, LTHM shows a very strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 28.38%.
The Revenue has been growing by 18.54% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.24%
EPS 3Y50.23%
EPS 5Y36.22%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.38%
Revenue growth 3Y27.93%
Revenue growth 5Y18.54%
Sales Q2Q%-8.72%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LTHM will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 30.99% on average per year.
Based on estimates for the next years, LTHM will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 19.07% on average per year.
EPS Next Y41.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
EPS Next 5Y30.99%
Revenue Next Year10.53%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y16.09%
Revenue Next 5Y19.07%

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 stable.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
LTHM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLTHM Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
LTHM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLTHM Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 0 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

LTHM is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 8.47.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LTHM is valued cheaper than 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LTHM's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.35.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.03 indicates a reasonable valuation of LTHM.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LTHM is valued cheaply inside the industry as 86.90% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.19, LTHM is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.47
Fwd PE 9.03
LTHM Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLTHM Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 5 10 15 20 25

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LTHM is valued cheaper than 80.95% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LTHM is on the same level as its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 73.71
EV/EBITDA 6.15
LTHM Per share dataLTHM EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LTHM has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LTHM's earnings are expected to grow with 17.85% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.23
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

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

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Livent Corporation

NYSE:LTHM (1/3/2024, 8:08:28 PM)

After market: 16.3 -0.21 (-1.27%)

16.51

-1.54 (-8.53%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)10-31 2023-10-31/amc
Earnings (Next)02-12 2024-02-12/amc
Inst Owners0.94%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners0.04%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap2.97B
Analysts78.4
Price Target24.83 (50.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
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)0.12%
Min EPS beat(2)-6.14%
Max EPS beat(2)6.38%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)13.31%
Min EPS beat(4)-6.14%
Max EPS beat(4)49.43%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)17.45%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)-2.18%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-58.9%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-15.66%
Min Revenue beat(2)-22.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)-8.57%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.8%
Min Revenue beat(4)-22.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)6.45%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.59%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.31%
Revenue beat(16)8
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.88%
PT rev (1m)-6.33%
PT rev (3m)-22.99%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-29.68%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-8.95%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-31.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-13.67%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 8.47
Fwd PE 9.03
P/S 3.23
P/FCF 73.71
P/OCF 7.65
P/B 1.71
P/tB 1.71
EV/EBITDA 6.15
EPS(TTM)1.95
EY11.81%
EPS(NY)1.83
Fwd EY11.07%
FCF(TTM)0.22
FCFY1.36%
OCF(TTM)2.16
OCFY13.07%
SpS5.11
BVpS9.67
TBVpS9.67
PEG (NY)0.2
PEG (5Y)0.23
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 15.89%
ROE 21.55%
ROCE 21.35%
ROIC 16.86%
ROICexc 17.76%
ROICexgc 17.77%
OM 51.57%
PM (TTM) 40.77%
GM 58.78%
FCFM 4.38%
ROA(3y)3.83%
ROA(5y)7.29%
ROE(3y)5.38%
ROE(5y)10.24%
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
ROICexcg growth 3Y25.49%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.33%
ROICexc growth 3Y25.52%
ROICexc growth 5Y-6.24%
OM growth 3Y31.56%
OM growth 5Y5.62%
PM growth 3Y37.55%
PM growth 5Y22.59%
GM growth 3Y18.28%
GM growth 5Y2.71%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.39
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.14
Debt/FCF 6.03
Debt/EBITDA 0.48
Cap/Depr 1167.79%
Cap/Sales 37.82%
Interest Coverage 41.26
Cash Conversion 77%
Profit Quality 10.74%
Current Ratio 3.46
Quick Ratio 1.99
Altman-Z 4.47
F-Score7
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.91
Cap/Depr(3y)745.91%
Cap/Depr(5y)706.61%
Cap/Sales(3y)38.61%
Cap/Sales(5y)35.98%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)82.24%
EPS 3Y50.23%
EPS 5Y36.22%
EPS Q2Q%7.32%
EPS Next Y41.69%
EPS Next 2Y14.68%
EPS Next 3Y17.85%
EPS Next 5Y30.99%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)28.38%
Revenue growth 3Y27.93%
Revenue growth 5Y18.54%
Sales Q2Q%-8.72%
Revenue Next Year10.53%
Revenue Next 2Y11%
Revenue Next 3Y16.09%
Revenue Next 5Y19.07%
EBIT growth 1Y113.26%
EBIT growth 3Y68.31%
EBIT growth 5Y25.2%
EBIT Next Year53.07%
EBIT Next 3Y22.01%
EBIT Next 5Y31.97%
FCF growth 1Y207.18%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y65.81%
OCF growth 1Y747.82%
OCF growth 3Y98.54%
OCF growth 5Y50.8%