LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LU - US54975P2011 - ADR
2.41 USD
+0.04 (+1.69%)
2.4596 USD
+0.05 (+2.06%)
Taking everything into account, LU scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LU was compared to 55 industry peers in the Consumer Finance industry. LU may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LU has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LU was profitable.
LU had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LU had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LU had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -1.64%, LU is not doing good in the industry: 87.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
LU's Return On Equity of -4.00% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LU is outperformed by 85.45% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.64% | ||
| ROE | -4% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)9.45%
ROE(5y)14.25%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LU's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LU has declined.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin and Gross Margin are not available for LU so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A |
OM growth 3Y-48.02%
OM growth 5Y-35.49%
PM growth 3Y-52.23%
PM growth 5Y-40.14%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LU does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
The number of shares outstanding for LU has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LU has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LU is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.37, we must say that LU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LU has a Altman-Z score (0.37) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LU is 5.90, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LU, 5.90 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 5.90, LU is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.09% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that LU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LU has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60. This is in the better half of the industry: LU outperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.9 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.37 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.38%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.41 indicates that LU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LU's Current ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LU is outperformed by 69.09% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.41 indicates that LU may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LU's Quick ratio of 0.41 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LU is outperformed by 69.09% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LU shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -42.50%.
Measured over the past years, LU shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -55.61% on average per year.
LU shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -36.20%.
LU shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -3.27% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.5%
EPS 3Y-74.02%
EPS 5Y-55.61%
EPS Q2Q%-500%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.27%
Sales Q2Q%-28.91%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 22.40% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
LU is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y-341.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
EPS Next 5Y22.4%
Revenue Next Year-29.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.55%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.48 indicates a reasonable valuation of LU.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LU.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LU to the average of the S&P500 Index (25.47), we can say LU is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.12, which indicates a very decent valuation of LU.
LU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LU to the average of the S&P500 Index (34.42), we can say LU is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LU is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.64% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.72 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LU's earnings are expected to grow with 19.47% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 9.83%, LU is a good candidate for dividend investing.
The stock price of LU dropped by -21.50% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 5.21, LU pays a better dividend. On top of this LU pays more dividend than 98.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LU pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.83% |
5.2 History
LU has been paying a dividend for less than 5 years, so it still needs to build a track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
LU has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-42.45%
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
2.41
+0.04 (+1.69%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryConsumer Finance
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners12.36%
Inst Owner Change-14.42%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.09B
Revenue(TTM)25.34B
Net Income(TTM)-3.38B
Analysts46.15
Price Target2.96 (22.82%)
Short Float %0.83%
Short Ratio2.47
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 9.83% |
Yearly Dividend0.51
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP-42.45%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-1655.08%
Min EPS beat(2)-2673.93%
Max EPS beat(2)-636.24%
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)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-86.85%
Min Revenue beat(2)-87.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)-86.45%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-66.95%
Min Revenue beat(4)-87.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-6.62%
Revenue beat(8)0
Avg Revenue beat(8)-67.89%
Revenue beat(12)0
Avg Revenue beat(12)-49.21%
Revenue beat(16)0
Avg Revenue beat(16)-38.89%
PT rev (1m)-0.3%
PT rev (3m)-0.3%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.48 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.59 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.72 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.71 | ||
| P/B | 0.18 | ||
| P/tB | 0.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)0.23
EY9.54%
EPS(NY)0.26
Fwd EY10.97%
FCF(TTM)1.4
FCFY58.23%
OCF(TTM)1.41
OCFY58.56%
SpS4.11
BVpS13.72
TBVpS12.07
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.43
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.64% | ||
| ROE | -4% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | N/A | ||
| FCFM | 34.12% |
ROA(3y)2.51%
ROA(5y)4.28%
ROE(3y)9.45%
ROE(5y)14.25%
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)12.16%
ROCE(5y)16.56%
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-48.02%
OM growth 5Y-35.49%
PM growth 3Y-52.23%
PM growth 5Y-40.14%
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score3
Asset Turnover0.12
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 5.9 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.41 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.37 |
F-Score3
WACC4.38%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)0.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)0.28%
Profit Quality(3y)589.29%
Profit Quality(5y)367.79%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.5%
EPS 3Y-74.02%
EPS 5Y-55.61%
EPS Q2Q%-500%
EPS Next Y-341.85%
EPS Next 2Y7.21%
EPS Next 3Y19.47%
EPS Next 5Y22.4%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-36.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-13%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.27%
Sales Q2Q%-28.91%
Revenue Next Year-29.79%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.58%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.28%
Revenue Next 5Y2.55%
EBIT growth 1Y-154.71%
EBIT growth 3Y-54.77%
EBIT growth 5Y-37.6%
EBIT Next Year-109.49%
EBIT Next 3Y-21.71%
EBIT Next 5Y2.67%
FCF growth 1Y899.97%
FCF growth 3Y29.4%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y971.43%
OCF growth 3Y28.27%
OCF growth 5YN/A
LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR / LU FAQ
What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LU.
What is the valuation status of LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 5 / 10 to LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LU stock?
LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU) is 10.48 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.18.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LU stock?
The dividend rating of LUFAX HOLDING LTD-ADR (LU) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -42.45%.