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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

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

12.5 USD
-0.04 (-0.32%)
Last: 11/28/2025, 7:44:21 PM
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After Hours: 11/28/2025, 7:44:21 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, LXFR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LXFR was compared to 130 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has only an average score on both its financial health and profitability. LXFR may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth 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

LXFR had positive earnings in the past year.
LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LXFR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LXFR always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

LXFR has a Return On Assets (3.79%) which is in line with its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LXFR (6.17%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.14%. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 66.15% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LXFR is in line with the industry average of 10.35%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.14%) for LXFR is above the 3 year average (8.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 10 15

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LXFR (3.60%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has grown nicely.
LXFR's Operating Margin of 9.21% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 52.31% of its industry peers.
LXFR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LXFR (22.65%) is worse than 68.46% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has declined.
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 2015 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.
LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LXFR has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LXFR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingLXFR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LXFR's Altman-Z score of 3.36 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR outperforms 60.00% 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 86.92% 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.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LXFR (0.08) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.08
Debt/FCF 1.19
Altman-Z 3.36
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC9.53%
LXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLXFR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 1.66 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.66, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 67.69% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.71, LXFR is doing worse than 83.08% of the companies in the same industry.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M 200M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LXFR shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 46.67%, 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 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

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.
LXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLXFR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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

LXFR is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.36.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 93.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.31, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 10.39, which indicates a very decent valuation of LXFR.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.31% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 36.59. LXFR is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 10.39
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

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 91.54% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LXFR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LXFR is cheaper than 93.85% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.2
EV/EBITDA 7.95
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
PEG (NY)0.71
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LXFR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.15%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.90, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 95.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.15%

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
LXFR Yearly Dividends per shareLXFR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6

5.3 Sustainability

97.90% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LXFR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LXFR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth 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 2015 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 (11/28/2025, 7:44:21 PM)

After market: 12.5 0 (0%)

12.5

-0.04 (-0.32%)

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 Owners95.3%
Inst Owner Change1.23%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change2.75%
Market Cap334.00M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (38.72%)
Short Float %0.94%
Short Ratio2.27
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.15%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date10-17 2025-10-17 (0.13)
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)-4%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-4%
EPS NY rev (1m)3.88%
EPS NY rev (3m)3.88%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-2.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.6%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.64%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.42%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.36
Fwd PE 10.39
P/S 0.84
P/FCF 9.2
P/OCF 7.61
P/B 1.44
P/tB 2.21
EV/EBITDA 7.95
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY8.8%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY9.63%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY10.87%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY13.14%
SpS14.87
BVpS8.67
TBVpS5.66
PEG (NY)0.71
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 3.36
F-Score8
WACC9.53%
ROIC/WACC0.96
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 Year37.6%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
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.


What is the valuation status for LXFR stock?

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 11.36 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.44.


What is the expected EPS growth for LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) is expected to grow by 16.11% in the next year.