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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - New York Stock Exchange - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock

13.6 USD
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Last: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

LXFR gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 132 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. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LXFR. Finally LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings could make LXFR a good candidate for value and dividend investing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LXFR was profitable.
In the past year LXFR had a positive cash flow from operations.
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.
LXFR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLXFR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

LXFR has a Return On Assets of 3.79%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 53.79% of its industry peers.
LXFR's Return On Equity of 6.17% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 46.97% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a better Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) than 66.67% 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 10.27%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.65%) for LXFR is below the current ROIC(9.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.79%
ROE 6.17%
ROIC 9.14%
ROA(3y)3.64%
ROA(5y)4.96%
ROE(3y)6.82%
ROE(5y)9.35%
ROIC(3y)8.65%
ROIC(5y)9.23%
LXFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLXFR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

LXFR has a Profit Margin (3.60%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LXFR's Profit Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LXFR (9.21%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LXFR has a worse Gross Margin (22.65%) than 67.42% of its industry peers.
LXFR's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 9.21%
PM (TTM) 3.6%
GM 22.65%
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%
LXFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLXFR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LXFR is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 5 years ago, LXFR has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LXFR has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingLXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
LXFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLXFR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.48 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LXFR has a better Altman-Z score (3.48) than 61.36% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR is 1.19, which is an excellent value as it means it would take LXFR, only 1.19 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR (1.19) is better than 86.36% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.08. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.08, LXFR belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 81.06% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 3.48
ROIC/WACC0.95
WACC9.65%
LXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

LXFR has a Current Ratio of 1.66. This is a normal value and indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LXFR (1.66) is worse than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LXFR has a Quick Ratio of 1.66. This is a bad value and indicates that LXFR is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.71, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 81.82% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.71
LXFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLXFR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 46.67% over the past year.
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 3.36%.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.97% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)46.67%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%-6.54%

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 11.28% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LXFR will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 1.77% on average per year.
EPS Next Y16.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
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.
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.
LXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 100M 200M 300M 400M 500M
LXFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLXFR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 12.36 indicates a correct valuation of LXFR.
93.18% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.60, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.30 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.94% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXFR to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.23), we can say LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.36
Fwd PE 11.3
LXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

88.64% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
LXFR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 91.67% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.01
EV/EBITDA 8.54
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LXFR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.84%, LXFR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.91. LXFR pays more dividend than 94.70% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.93.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%

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
LXFR Yearly Dividends per shareLXFR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

LXFR pays out 97.90% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LXFR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
LXFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLXFR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M 20M 30M 40M
LXFR Dividend Payout.LXFR Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LXFR Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC

NYSE:LXFR (1/2/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 13.6 0 (0%)

13.6

+0.07 (+0.52%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)10-28 2025-10-28/amc
Earnings (Next)02-23 2026-02-23/amc
Inst Owners98.09%
Inst Owner Change1.27%
Ins Owners1.3%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap363.39M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (27.5%)
Short Float %1.13%
Short Ratio2.75
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.84%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)32.35%
Min EPS beat(2)17.65%
Max EPS beat(2)47.06%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)29.09%
Min EPS beat(4)17.65%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)73.31%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)46.83%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)37.7%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.04%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(2)3.83%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)6.16%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.75%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.27%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.85%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)4.5%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.37%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 12.36
Fwd PE 11.3
P/S 0.91
P/FCF 10.01
P/OCF 8.28
P/B 1.57
P/tB 2.4
EV/EBITDA 8.54
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY8.09%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY8.85%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY9.99%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY12.08%
SpS14.87
BVpS8.67
TBVpS5.66
PEG (NY)0.77
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.65
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 3.79%
ROE 6.17%
ROCE 13.24%
ROIC 9.14%
ROICexc 9.35%
ROICexgc 13.3%
OM 9.21%
PM (TTM) 3.6%
GM 22.65%
FCFM 9.14%
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-4.86%
ROICexgc 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 Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 1.19
Debt/EBITDA 0.39
Cap/Depr 75.25%
Cap/Sales 1.91%
Interest Coverage 8.93
Cash Conversion 94%
Profit Quality 253.85%
Current Ratio 1.66
Quick Ratio 0.71
Altman-Z 3.48
F-Score8
WACC9.65%
ROIC/WACC0.95
Cap/Depr(3y)80.33%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.89%
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)46.67%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%11.11%
EPS Next Y16.11%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)3.36%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%-6.54%
Revenue Next Year2.27%
Revenue Next 2Y0.67%
Revenue Next 3Y1.77%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y3.98%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.27%
EBIT Next Year40.67%
EBIT Next 3Y15.84%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y93.09%
FCF growth 3Y33.45%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y49.32%
OCF growth 3Y25.1%
OCF growth 5Y54.52%

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC / LXFR FAQ

What is the ChartMill fundamental rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LXFR.


Can you provide the valuation status for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR). This can be considered as Undervalued.


What is the profitability of LXFR stock?

LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


What is the valuation of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC based on its PE and PB ratios?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 12.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.57.


Can you provide the financial health for LXFR stock?

The financial health rating of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is 6 / 10.