LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
13.63 USD
-0.09 (-0.66%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LXFR. LXFR was compared to 129 industry peers in the Machinery industry. Both the profitability and the financial health of LXFR get a neutral evaluation. Nothing too spectacular is happening here. LXFR may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make LXFR suitable for value and dividend investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LXFR was profitable.
LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LXFR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LXFR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LXFR has a Return On Assets of 6.09%. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 63.57% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Return On Equity (10.22%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR's Return On Invested Capital of 9.23% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 64.34% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LXFR is in line with the industry average of 10.00%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.65%) for LXFR is below the current ROIC(9.23%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.22% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)9.35%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)9.23%
1.3 Margins
LXFR has a Profit Margin (6.02%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.53%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LXFR's Gross Margin of 22.46% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR is outperformed by 68.22% of its industry peers.
LXFR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 22.46% |
OM growth 3Y-4.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.2%
PM growth 3Y-16.25%
PM growth 5Y41.41%
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-4.67%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LXFR is destroying value.
LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
LXFR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.30. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LXFR has a Altman-Z score (3.30) which is in line with its industry peers.
LXFR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.49. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.49 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LXFR has a Debt to FCF ratio of 1.49. This is amongst the best in the industry. LXFR outperforms 82.17% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LXFR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 79.84% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
ROIC/WACC0.93
WACC9.95%
2.3 Liquidity
LXFR has a Current Ratio of 1.65. This is a normal value and indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LXFR's Current ratio of 1.65 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR is outperformed by 65.12% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Quick Ratio of 1.65. This is a bad value and indicates that LXFR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LXFR has a worse Quick ratio (0.83) than 73.64% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LXFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 105.77%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LXFR shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.92% on average per year.
LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 5.60%.
LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 0.97% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.77%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%4.31%
3.2 Future
LXFR is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.16% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 4.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
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
LXFR is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.74.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 89.15% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LXFR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.79.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.32, the valuation of LXFR can be described as very reasonable.
91.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.21), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.37% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LXFR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 93.80% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a correct valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LXFR's earnings are expected to grow with 13.16% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.77%, LXFR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.79, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 93.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, LXFR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LXFR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.53%.
LXFR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
LXFR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
5.3 Sustainability
57.61% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LXFR. This is a bit on the high side, but may be sustainable.
The dividend of LXFR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP57.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
NYSE:LXFR (10/2/2025, 11:20:37 AM)
13.63
-0.09 (-0.66%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.3%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change2.53%
Market Cap364.74M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (27.22%)
Short Float %2%
Short Ratio4.15
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.77% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP57.61%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)36.97%
Min EPS beat(2)26.87%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)36.44%
Min EPS beat(4)24.78%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)70.86%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)45.44%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)36.45%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)6.57%
Min Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)10%
Min Revenue beat(4)3.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.58%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.88%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.15%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.34%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.41%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-1.72%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.74 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.32 | ||
| P/S | 0.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 10.3 | ||
| P/OCF | 8.09 | ||
| P/B | 1.53 | ||
| P/tB | 2.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY7.85%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.83%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY9.71%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY12.37%
SpS15.09
BVpS8.88
TBVpS5.83
PEG (NY)1.08
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 6.09% | ||
| ROE | 10.22% | ||
| ROCE | 13.36% | ||
| ROIC | 9.23% | ||
| ROICexc | 9.37% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.16% | ||
| OM | 9.53% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 6.02% | ||
| GM | 22.46% | ||
| FCFM | 8.77% |
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)9.35%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)9.23%
ROICexc(3y)8.87%
ROICexc(5y)9.42%
ROICexgc(3y)12.19%
ROICexgc(5y)13.16%
ROCE(3y)12.53%
ROCE(5y)13.37%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.86%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-1.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.81%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.08%
OM growth 3Y-4.62%
OM growth 5Y-4.2%
PM growth 3Y-16.25%
PM growth 5Y41.41%
GM growth 3Y-5.19%
GM growth 5Y-4.67%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover1.01
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.45 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 65.1% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.4% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 8.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 84.46% | ||
| Profit Quality | 145.68% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.65 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.83 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.3 |
F-Score8
WACC9.95%
ROIC/WACC0.93
Cap/Depr(3y)71.63%
Cap/Depr(5y)66.68%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.34%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.38%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)105.77%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%25%
EPS Next Y11.77%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)5.6%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%4.31%
Revenue Next Year4.81%
Revenue Next 2Y4.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y51.57%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.27%
EBIT Next Year37.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y216.07%
FCF growth 3Y33.45%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y109.77%
OCF growth 3Y25.1%
OCF growth 5Y54.52%