LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
13.16 USD
-0.05 (-0.38%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LXFR. LXFR was compared to 128 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. This makes LXFR very considerable 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.
LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LXFR (6.09%) is better than 63.28% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LXFR (10.22%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 9.23%, LXFR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 64.06% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 8.65%. This is in line with the industry average of 9.99%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.23%) for LXFR is above the 3 year average (8.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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 in line with its industry peers.
LXFR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
LXFR has a Operating Margin (9.53%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
LXFR has a Gross Margin of 22.46%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LXFR underperforms 68.75% 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LXFR has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.25. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LXFR (3.25) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR is 1.49, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LXFR, only 1.49 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.49, LXFR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.03% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.10. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LXFR has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.10. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 79.69% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.1 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.49 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.25 |
ROIC/WACC0.88
WACC10.45%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.65 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LXFR (1.65) is worse than 66.41% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.83 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LXFR (0.83) is worse than 74.22% 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.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 5.60% in the past year.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LXFR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 4.06% on average per year.
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
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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 12.30 indicates a correct valuation of LXFR.
LXFR's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 90.63% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.90), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.93 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
89.06% 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 (22.52), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 91.41% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.53% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.95 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
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)1.05
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.80%.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.78. LXFR pays more dividend than 96.09% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.32.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LXFR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.53%.
LXFR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LXFR has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
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 (9/3/2025, 9:57:19 AM)
13.16
-0.05 (-0.38%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners93.53%
Inst Owner Change0.77%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change6.21%
Market Cap352.16M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (31.76%)
Short Float %1.98%
Short Ratio3.96
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.8% |
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)8.7%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)18.39%
EPS NY rev (3m)3%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.72%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-3.39%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.48%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.48%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.93 | ||
| P/S | 0.87 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.95 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.81 | ||
| P/B | 1.48 | ||
| P/tB | 2.26 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.52 |
EPS(TTM)1.07
EY8.13%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY9.15%
FCF(TTM)1.32
FCFY10.05%
OCF(TTM)1.69
OCFY12.81%
SpS15.09
BVpS8.88
TBVpS5.83
PEG (NY)1.05
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 | 3.25 |
F-Score8
WACC10.45%
ROIC/WACC0.88
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%