LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
20.84 EUR
-0.2 (-0.95%)
Taking everything into account, LXS scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LXS was compared to 68 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. The financial health of LXS is average, but there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LXS has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LXS had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
LXS had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
LXS 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 -1.96%, LXS is doing worse than 69.12% of the companies in the same industry.
LXS has a worse Return On Equity (-4.13%) than 67.65% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.96% | ||
| ROE | -4.13% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)9.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LXS's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LXS (21.19%) is worse than 69.12% of its industry peers.
LXS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LXS so they could not be analyzed.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.19% |
OM growth 3Y-49.18%
OM growth 5Y-37.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.56%
GM growth 5Y-4.64%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LXS does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LXS has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LXS has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LXS has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 1.93 indicates that LXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LXS's Altman-Z score of 1.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 61.76% of its industry peers.
LXS has a debt to FCF ratio of 22.23. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LXS would need 22.23 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LXS has a Debt to FCF ratio (22.23) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60 indicates that LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.60, LXS is doing worse than 61.76% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.56%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.41 indicates that LXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 2.41, LXS is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
LXS has a Quick Ratio of 1.24. This is a normal value and indicates that LXS is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LXS has a Quick ratio of 1.24. This is in the better half of the industry: LXS outperforms 60.29% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 244.27% over the past year.
Measured over the past years, LXS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -19.38% on average per year.
LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. In the last year, the revenue decreased by -2.75%.
Measured over the past years, LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -1.32% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)244.27%
EPS 3Y-31.1%
EPS 5Y-19.38%
EPS Q2Q%-1.67%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-12.63%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 17.66% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LXS is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 0.37% yearly.
EPS Next Y-89.73%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPS Next 5Y17.66%
Revenue Next Year-7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y0.37%
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
LXS is valuated reasonably with a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.03.
LXS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 89.71% of the companies in the same industry.
LXS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.19.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 15.78, which indicates a correct valuation of LXS.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LXS is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 66.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LXS to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.50), we can say LXS is valued slightly cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.78 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 83.82% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LXS is valued cheaper than 80.88% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.92 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LXS has a yearly dividend return of 0.47%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.10, LXS is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.33, LXS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LXS decreases each year by -35.08%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
The earnings of LXS are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LXS will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
DP-6.06%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
FRA:LXS (10/30/2025, 5:36:15 PM)
20.84
-0.2 (-0.95%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners62.26%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.80B
Revenue(TTM)6.15B
Net Income(TTM)-165000000
Analysts55.56
Price Target26.34 (26.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.47% |
Yearly Dividend0.1
Dividend Growth(5Y)-35.08%
DP-6.06%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)342.83%
Min EPS beat(2)179.44%
Max EPS beat(2)506.23%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)291.96%
Min EPS beat(4)130.13%
Max EPS beat(4)506.23%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)214.49%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)158.11%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)122.5%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.13%
Min Revenue beat(2)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.78%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-4.88%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.78%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.19%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-2.77%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-5.61%
PT rev (1m)-3.69%
PT rev (3m)-7.1%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-44.58%
EPS NQ rev (3m)8.83%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-89.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-3.2%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.27%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.04%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.03 | ||
| Fwd PE | 15.78 | ||
| P/S | 0.29 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.07 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.08 | ||
| P/B | 0.45 | ||
| P/tB | 1.03 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.92 |
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY9.07%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY6.34%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY6.22%
OCF(TTM)5.11
OCFY24.51%
SpS71.2
BVpS46.22
TBVpS20.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number44.33
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -1.96% | ||
| ROE | -4.13% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 21.19% | ||
| FCFM | 1.82% |
ROA(3y)1.66%
ROA(5y)3.5%
ROE(3y)3.89%
ROE(5y)9.65%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-49.18%
OM growth 5Y-37.41%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-6.56%
GM growth 5Y-4.64%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.23 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.11 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 51.65% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.35% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.26% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.93 |
F-Score6
WACC4.56%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)54.6%
Cap/Depr(5y)69.53%
Cap/Sales(3y)4.97%
Cap/Sales(5y)6.05%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)244.27%
EPS 3Y-31.1%
EPS 5Y-19.38%
EPS Q2Q%-1.67%
EPS Next Y-89.73%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
EPS Next 5Y17.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-2.75%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.32%
Sales Q2Q%-12.63%
Revenue Next Year-7.68%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.31%
Revenue Next 3Y-1.11%
Revenue Next 5Y0.37%
EBIT growth 1Y92.44%
EBIT growth 3Y-48.45%
EBIT growth 5Y-38.23%
EBIT Next Year1115.36%
EBIT Next 3Y148.95%
EBIT Next 5Y77.75%
FCF growth 1Y250%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5Y6.85%
OCF growth 1Y6.52%
OCF growth 3Y7.67%
OCF growth 5Y-4.6%
LANXESS AG / LXS.DE FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LANXESS AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LXS.DE.
What is the valuation status for LXS stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LANXESS AG (LXS.DE). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
What is the profitability of LXS stock?
LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the financial health of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) stock?
The financial health rating of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LXS stock?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is expected to decline by -89.73% in the next year.