LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
NYSE:LUMN • US5502411037
Current stock price
6.785 USD
+0.29 (+4.55%)
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This LUMN fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LUMN Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LUMN has reported negative net income.
- In the past year LUMN had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LUMN had negative earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
- LUMN had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- With a Return On Assets value of -5.06%, LUMN is not doing good in the industry: 70.27% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.06% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-11.83%
ROA(5y)-7.08%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- With a Gross Margin value of 46.48%, LUMN is not doing good in the industry: 64.86% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
- LUMN's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LUMN so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.48% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.45%
GM growth 5Y-3.95%
2. LUMN Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- LUMN does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
- LUMN has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- LUMN has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LUMN has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- Based on the Altman-Z score of -0.22, we must say that LUMN is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of -0.22, LUMN is doing worse than 91.89% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Debt to FCF ratio of LUMN is 47.01, which is on the high side as it means it would take LUMN, 47.01 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 47.01, LUMN is doing worse than 62.16% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 47.01 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.22 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC6.59%
2.3 Liquidity
- LUMN has a Current Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that LUMN is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LUMN's Current ratio of 1.80 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LUMN outperforms 72.97% of its industry peers.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.76 indicates that LUMN should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.76, LUMN is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.97% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 |
3. LUMN Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 38.10% over the past year.
- LUMN shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -5.39%.
- LUMN shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -9.75% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%155.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.81%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.75%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
3.2 Future
- Based on estimates for the next years, LUMN will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -33.23% on average per year.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LUMN will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -3.84% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-326.18%
EPS Next 2Y-26.77%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
EPS Next 5Y-33.23%
Revenue Next Year-12.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.84%
3.3 Evolution
- 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. LUMN Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- LUMN reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
- Besides the negative Price/Earnings Ratio, also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LUMN. No positive earnings are expected for the next year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LUMN's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LUMN is on the same level as its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A cheap valuation may be justified as LUMN's earnings are expected to decrease with -2.36% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-26.77%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
5. LUMN Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LUMN does not give a dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
LUMN Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
NYSE:LUMN (3/23/2026, 10:33:03 AM)
6.785
+0.29 (+4.55%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorCommunication Services
GICS IndustryGroupTelecommunication Services
GICS IndustryDiversified Telecommunication Services
Earnings (Last)02-03 2026-02-03/amc
Earnings (Next)04-29 2026-04-29
Inst Owners71.89%
Inst Owner Change7.44%
Ins Owners7.94%
Ins Owner Change8.59%
Market Cap6.95B
Revenue(TTM)12.40B
Net Income(TTM)-1.74B
Analysts54.74
Price Target7.57 (11.57%)
Short Float %5.53%
Short Ratio3.88
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0% |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)-74.95%
DP-0.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)104.97%
Min EPS beat(2)26.21%
Max EPS beat(2)183.74%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)87.72%
Min EPS beat(4)26.21%
Max EPS beat(4)183.74%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-111.21%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-10.64%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-3.25%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.22%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.42%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.28%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.58%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.09%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.31%
Revenue beat(12)1
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.28%
Revenue beat(16)1
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.39%
PT rev (1m)4.92%
PT rev (3m)13.81%
EPS NQ rev (1m)38.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)24.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)-16.81%
EPS NY rev (3m)-18.41%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.96%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.7%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-5.03%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.56 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.73 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.47 | ||
| P/B | N/A | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 9 |
EPS(TTM)-0.13
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.55
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.36
FCFY5.34%
OCF(TTM)4.63
OCFY68.17%
SpS12.11
BVpS-1.09
TBVpS-5.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -5.06% | ||
| ROE | N/A | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 46.48% | ||
| FCFM | 2.99% |
ROA(3y)-11.83%
ROA(5y)-7.08%
ROE(3y)N/A
ROE(5y)N/A
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
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.45%
GM growth 5Y-3.95%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.36
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | N/A | ||
| Debt/FCF | 47.01 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 6.77 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 158.86% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 35.21% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 184.72% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.76 | ||
| Altman-Z | -0.22 |
F-Score4
WACC6.59%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)124%
Cap/Depr(5y)107.46%
Cap/Sales(3y)27.05%
Cap/Sales(5y)22.63%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)38.1%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%155.56%
EPS Next Y-326.18%
EPS Next 2Y-26.77%
EPS Next 3Y-2.36%
EPS Next 5Y-33.23%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-5.39%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.81%
Revenue growth 5Y-9.75%
Sales Q2Q%-8.65%
Revenue Next Year-12.07%
Revenue Next 2Y-8.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.9%
Revenue Next 5Y-3.84%
EBIT growth 1Y-138.57%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year923.34%
EBIT Next 3Y119.51%
EBIT Next 5Y61.93%
FCF growth 1Y-66.33%
FCF growth 3Y-40.02%
FCF growth 5Y-33.23%
OCF growth 1Y9.35%
OCF growth 3Y0.02%
OCF growth 5Y-6.2%
LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC / LUMN Fundamental Analysis FAQ
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ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LUMN.
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ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN). This can be considered as Overvalued.
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LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How financially healthy is LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC?
The financial health rating of LUMEN TECHNOLOGIES INC (LUMN) is 3 / 10.