LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LXFR - GB00BNK03D49 - Common Stock
12.43 USD
+0.23 (+1.89%)
12.43 USD
0 (0%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LXFR. LXFR was compared to 130 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 Finally LXFR also has an excellent dividend rating. These ratings would make LXFR suitable for value and dividend investing!
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.
Of the past 5 years LXFR 4 years were profitable.
LXFR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 3.79%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.23% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 6.17%, LXFR is in line with its industry, outperforming 41.54% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LXFR (9.14%) is better than 63.85% 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 10.25%.
The 3 year average ROIC (8.65%) for LXFR is below the current ROIC(9.14%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
LXFR has a Profit Margin of 3.60%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LXFR outperforms 43.85% of its industry peers.
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 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXFR has declined.
LXFR's Gross Margin of 22.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXFR is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXFR has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LXFR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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
An Altman-Z score of 3.36 indicates that LXFR is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a Altman-Z score value of 3.36, LXFR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 58.46% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
With an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 1.19, LXFR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.38% of the companies in the same industry.
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 78.46% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.08 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 1.19 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.36 |
ROIC/WACC0.94
WACC9.72%
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.
With a Current ratio value of 1.66, LXFR is not doing good in the industry: 64.62% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.71 indicates that LXFR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LXFR has a Quick ratio of 0.71. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LXFR underperforms 83.85% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.66 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.71 |
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.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -7.92% on average over the past years.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 3.36% in the past year.
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)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
Based on estimates for the next years, LXFR will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.28% on average per year.
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.
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 11.30 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LXFR is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.54% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LXFR is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.51, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.33 indicates a reasonable valuation of LXFR.
LXFR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXFR is cheaper than 93.08% of the companies in the same industry.
LXFR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.53.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXFR is valued cheaper than 86.92% of the companies in the same industry.
93.85% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXFR, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 9.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
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)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.18%, LXFR is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LXFR's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 1.81. LXFR pays more dividend than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, LXFR pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
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 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
97.90% 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.
DP97.9%
EPS Next 2Y13.16%
EPS Next 3Y11.28%
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Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorIndustrials
GICS IndustryGroupCapital Goods
GICS IndustryMachinery
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners95.3%
Inst Owner Change-1.05%
Ins Owners1.29%
Ins Owner Change2.53%
Market Cap332.63M
Revenue(TTM)397.30M
Net Income(TTM)14.30M
Analysts43.33
Price Target17.34 (39.5%)
Short Float %1.41%
Short Ratio3.21
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.18% |
Yearly Dividend0.52
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.53%
DP97.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date
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)8.7%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)18.39%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.43%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.08%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.79%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.32%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.3 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.33 | ||
| P/S | 0.84 | ||
| P/FCF | 9.16 | ||
| P/OCF | 7.58 | ||
| P/B | 1.44 | ||
| P/tB | 2.2 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.92 |
EPS(TTM)1.1
EY8.85%
EPS(NY)1.2
Fwd EY9.68%
FCF(TTM)1.36
FCFY10.91%
OCF(TTM)1.64
OCFY13.2%
SpS14.85
BVpS8.65
TBVpS5.65
PEG (NY)0.7
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number14.64
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 Rank | Sector 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
WACC9.72%
ROIC/WACC0.94
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 11.3 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.