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LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LXFR - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

11.4  -0.34 (-2.9%)

After market: 11.4 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

6

Taking everything into account, LXFR scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LXFR was compared to 128 industry peers in the Machinery industry. LXFR has an excellent financial health rating, but there are some minor concerns on its profitability. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LXFR. Finally LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. With these ratings, LXFR could be worth investigating further 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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

With a decent Return On Assets value of 5.50%, LXFR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 60.94% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR has a Return On Equity (9.35%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR has a Return On Invested Capital of 9.91%. This is in the better half of the industry: LXFR outperforms 68.75% 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 10.30%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (9.91%) for LXFR is above the 3 year average (8.65%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.5%
ROE 9.35%
ROIC 9.91%
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

With a Profit Margin value of 5.31%, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.78% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LXFR has grown nicely.
LXFR has a Operating Margin of 10.71%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 57.03% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
The Gross Margin of LXFR (22.20%) is worse than 67.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 10.71%
PM (TTM) 5.31%
GM 22.2%
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.
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 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

LXFR has an Altman-Z score of 3.27. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LXFR (3.27) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXFR has a debt to FCF ratio of 1.09. This is a very positive value and a sign of high solvency as it would only need 1.09 years to pay back of all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXFR (1.09) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.20 indicates that LXFR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LXFR has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.20) than 72.66% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.09
Altman-Z 3.27
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC10.07%
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

LXFR has a Current Ratio of 2.02. This indicates that LXFR is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LXFR has a Current ratio (2.02) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 1.03 indicates that LXFR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.03, LXFR is doing worse than 63.28% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.03
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 83.64%, 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 1.63%.
Measured over the past years, LXFR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 0.97% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)83.64%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%46.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%8.5%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.16% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 3.80% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y8.51%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
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.
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 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 0.5 1 1.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.29 indicates a reasonable 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.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 26.17, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.47 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
LXFR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.10, LXFR is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.29
Fwd PE 9.47
LXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLXFR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

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 cheaper than 96.09% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 7.21
EV/EBITDA 6.26
LXFR Per share dataLXFR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 5 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

LXFR's 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)1.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.47%, LXFR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 1.90, LXFR pays a better dividend. On top of this LXFR pays more dividend than 96.09% 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 2.40.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.47%

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 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 Years2
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 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4 0.5

5.3 Sustainability

66.04% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LXFR. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LXFR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP66.04%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
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 (5/28/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 11.4 0 (0%)

11.4

-0.34 (-2.9%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)04-29 2025-04-29/amc
Earnings (Next)N/A N/A
Inst Owners92.3%
Inst Owner Change1.92%
Ins Owners1.1%
Ins Owner Change3.5%
Market Cap305.18M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (52.11%)
Short Float %0.88%
Short Ratio1.71
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.47%
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP66.04%
Div Incr Years2
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date04-17 2025-04-17 (0.13)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)25.83%
Min EPS beat(2)24.78%
Max EPS beat(2)26.87%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)24.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-1.96%
Max EPS beat(4)47.06%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)63.5%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)42.1%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)34.78%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)11.29%
Min Revenue beat(2)9.31%
Max Revenue beat(2)13.27%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)8.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.96%
Max Revenue beat(4)13.58%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.09%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.9%
Revenue beat(16)9
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.32%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-14.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-20.69%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-4.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.3%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.84%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 11.29
Fwd PE 9.47
P/S 0.76
P/FCF 7.21
P/OCF 5.78
P/B 1.35
P/tB 2.07
EV/EBITDA 6.26
EPS(TTM)1.01
EY8.86%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY10.56%
FCF(TTM)1.58
FCFY13.86%
OCF(TTM)1.97
OCFY17.3%
SpS14.92
BVpS8.47
TBVpS5.5
PEG (NY)1.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.5%
ROE 9.35%
ROCE 14.35%
ROIC 9.91%
ROICexc 10.05%
ROICexgc 13.77%
OM 10.71%
PM (TTM) 5.31%
GM 22.2%
FCFM 10.59%
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 Turnover1.04
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.2
Debt/FCF 1.09
Debt/EBITDA 0.79
Cap/Depr 74.47%
Cap/Sales 2.63%
Interest Coverage 8.23
Cash Conversion 92.79%
Profit Quality 199.53%
Current Ratio 2.02
Quick Ratio 1.03
Altman-Z 3.27
F-Score8
WACC10.07%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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)83.64%
EPS 3Y-9.78%
EPS 5Y-7.92%
EPS Q2Q%46.67%
EPS Next Y8.51%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)1.63%
Revenue growth 3Y1.56%
Revenue growth 5Y0.97%
Sales Q2Q%8.5%
Revenue Next Year4.31%
Revenue Next 2Y3.8%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y97.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-3.13%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.27%
EBIT Next Year30.92%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y2720%
FCF growth 3Y33.45%
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y388.89%
OCF growth 3Y25.1%
OCF growth 5Y54.52%