LU-VE SPA (LUVE.MI) Stock Fundamental Analysis
BIT:LUVE - Euronext Milan - IT0005107492 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
LUVE gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 23 industry peers in the Building Products industry. While LUVE has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LUVE has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LUVE was profitable.
LUVE had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LUVE had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LUVE always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 6.08%, LUVE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
LUVE has a Return On Equity of 20.66%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LUVE outperforms 91.30% of its industry peers.
LUVE has a better Return On Invested Capital (10.98%) than 91.30% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LUVE is in line with the industry average of 8.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.87%) for LUVE is below the current ROIC(10.98%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 20.66% | ||
| ROIC | 10.98% |
ROA(3y)4.53%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)6.87%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
1.3 Margins
LUVE's Profit Margin of 5.92% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LUVE outperforms 65.22% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LUVE has grown nicely.
LUVE has a better Operating Margin (8.71%) than 60.87% of its industry peers.
LUVE's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 42.14%, LUVE is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LUVE has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.92% | ||
| GM | 42.14% |
OM growth 3Y11.37%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y6.72%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y2.7%
GM growth 5Y1.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LUVE has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LUVE has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for LUVE remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LUVE has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LUVE has an Altman-Z score of 2.66. This is not the best score and indicates that LUVE is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LUVE has a better Altman-Z score (2.66) than 69.57% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LUVE is 7.36, which is on the high side as it means it would take LUVE, 7.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LUVE has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.36. This is in the lower half of the industry: LUVE underperforms 60.87% of its industry peers.
LUVE has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.12. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
LUVE's Debt to Equity ratio of 1.12 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LUVE is outperformed by 78.26% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
ROIC/WACC1.71
WACC6.41%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.86 indicates that LUVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LUVE has a better Current ratio (1.86) than 78.26% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.51 indicates that LUVE should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.51, LUVE belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.61% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.57% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LUVE shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 14.41% on average per year.
LUVE shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -4.47%.
Measured over the past years, LUVE shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.51% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y13.27%
EPS 5Y14.41%
EPS Q2Q%29.92%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 10.52% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LUVE will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 8.38% on average per year.
EPS Next Y9.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y8.38%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 13.59 indicates a correct valuation of LUVE.
86.96% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUVE, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LUVE to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.35), we can say LUVE is valued slightly cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 17.58, the valuation of LUVE can be described as rather expensive.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LUVE is on the same level as its industry peers.
LUVE is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.20, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.58 |
4.2 Price Multiples
73.91% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LUVE, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LUVE is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 69.57% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 12.78 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LUVE's PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
LUVE has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.94
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LUVE has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.36%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LUVE's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.73.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, LUVE's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LUVE is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 10.23%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.23%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
18.81% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LUVE. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LUVE is growing around the same rate as the earnings are growing. If this keeps up the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP18.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
BIT:LUVE (5/27/2025, 5:29:12 PM)
31.525
+0.8 (+2.6%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryBuilding Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.84%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap700.80M
Analysts82.5
Price Target35.65 (13.08%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.36% |
Yearly Dividend0.44
Dividend Growth(5Y)10.23%
DP18.81%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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)0%
PT rev (3m)10.95%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.06%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.56%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.59 | ||
| Fwd PE | 17.58 | ||
| P/S | 0.81 | ||
| P/FCF | 12.78 | ||
| P/OCF | 9.38 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 4.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.32
EY7.36%
EPS(NY)1.79
Fwd EY5.69%
FCF(TTM)2.47
FCFY7.82%
OCF(TTM)3.36
OCFY10.66%
SpS39.15
BVpS11.22
TBVpS7.26
PEG (NY)1.38
PEG (5Y)0.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.08% | ||
| ROE | 20.66% | ||
| ROCE | 13.53% | ||
| ROIC | 10.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 25.21% | ||
| ROICexgc | 39.43% | ||
| OM | 8.71% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 5.92% | ||
| GM | 42.14% | ||
| FCFM | 6.3% |
ROA(3y)4.53%
ROA(5y)3.71%
ROE(3y)16.74%
ROE(5y)14.22%
ROIC(3y)6.87%
ROIC(5y)5.99%
ROICexc(3y)14.58%
ROICexc(5y)13.23%
ROICexgc(3y)22.7%
ROICexgc(5y)23.32%
ROCE(3y)8.46%
ROCE(5y)7.38%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-8.94%
ROICexcg growth 5Y3.99%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.99%
ROICexc growth 5Y8.74%
OM growth 3Y11.37%
OM growth 5Y4.3%
PM growth 3Y6.72%
PM growth 5Y5.54%
GM growth 3Y2.7%
GM growth 5Y1.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.03
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 1.12 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.6 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 62.56% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.29% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 10.73 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.43% | ||
| Profit Quality | 106.4% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.86 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.66 |
F-Score7
WACC6.41%
ROIC/WACC1.71
Cap/Depr(3y)95.31%
Cap/Depr(5y)94.14%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.06%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.47%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.57%
EPS 3Y13.27%
EPS 5Y14.41%
EPS Q2Q%29.92%
EPS Next Y9.83%
EPS Next 2Y11.09%
EPS Next 3Y10.52%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-4.47%
Revenue growth 3Y6.13%
Revenue growth 5Y8.51%
Sales Q2Q%-1.48%
Revenue Next Year4.87%
Revenue Next 2Y5.95%
Revenue Next 3Y5.71%
Revenue Next 5Y8.38%
EBIT growth 1Y9.32%
EBIT growth 3Y18.2%
EBIT growth 5Y13.17%
EBIT Next Year76.13%
EBIT Next 3Y26.62%
EBIT Next 5Y18.11%
FCF growth 1Y49.01%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y16.62%
OCF growth 1Y2.62%
OCF growth 3Y64.79%
OCF growth 5Y6.57%