LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
FRA:LXS • DE0005470405
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18.66 EUR
+0.81 (+4.54%)
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This LXS.DE fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LXS.DE Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LXS had positive earnings in the past year.
- In the past year LXS had a positive cash flow from operations.
- In multiple years LXS reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LXS had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LXS's Return On Assets of -7.45% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 76.81% of its industry peers.
- Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -16.51%, LXS is doing worse than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.45% | ||
| ROE | -16.51% | ||
| ROIC | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.56%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)-3.5%
ROE(5y)0.45%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
- The Gross Margin of LXS (19.94%) is worse than 71.01% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LXS has declined.
- 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 | 19.94% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
2. LXS.DE Health Analysis
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.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LXS has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LXS has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- LXS has an Altman-Z score of 1.70. This is a bad value and indicates that LXS is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
- LXS's Altman-Z score of 1.70 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 69.57% of its industry peers.
- A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.55 indicates that LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
- LXS has a Debt to Equity ratio (0.55) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.64%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.67 indicates that LXS should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.67, LXS is in line with its industry, outperforming 49.28% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.89 indicates that LXS may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.89, LXS is doing worse than 69.57% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 |
3. LXS.DE Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LXS shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -29.11%.
- LXS shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -20.42% yearly.
- Looking at the last year, LXS shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -10.89% in the last year.
- LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.45% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.11%
EPS 3Y-35.22%
EPS 5Y-20.42%
EPS Q2Q%76.19%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.45%
Sales Q2Q%-14.5%
3.2 Future
- The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 7.96% on average over the next years.
- Based on estimates for the next years, LXS will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.39% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-58.47%
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
EPS Next 5Y7.96%
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y1.62%
Revenue Next 5Y2.39%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. LXS.DE Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 16.66, LXS is valued correctly.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LXS indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LXS is cheaper than 75.36% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LXS's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 26.78.
- With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 40.12, LXS can be considered very expensive at the moment.
- 69.57% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.54. LXS is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.12 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 78.26% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.57 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LXS's earnings are expected to grow with 20.88% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
5. LXS.DE Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LXS has a yearly dividend return of 0.57%, which is pretty low.
- LXS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 2.35.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LXS's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LXS decreases each year by -34.58%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
5.3 Sustainability
- LXS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-1.73%
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
LXS.DE Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
FRA:LXS (4/10/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
18.66
+0.81 (+4.54%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)03-19 2026-03-19/bmo
Earnings (Next)05-07 2026-05-07
Inst Owners71.41%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners2.86%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.61B
Revenue(TTM)5.67B
Net Income(TTM)-577.00M
Analysts56.43
Price Target18.83 (0.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.57% |
Yearly Dividend0.12
Dividend Growth(5Y)-34.58%
DP-1.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years2
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)129.38%
Min EPS beat(2)79.47%
Max EPS beat(2)179.29%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)236.11%
Min EPS beat(4)79.47%
Max EPS beat(4)506.23%
EPS beat(8)8
Avg EPS beat(8)248.55%
EPS beat(12)11
Avg EPS beat(12)175.12%
EPS beat(16)14
Avg EPS beat(16)135.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-5.32%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.66%
Max Revenue beat(2)-2.98%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.23%
Min Revenue beat(4)-8.49%
Max Revenue beat(4)-1.78%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.99%
Revenue beat(12)2
Avg Revenue beat(12)-4.12%
Revenue beat(16)3
Avg Revenue beat(16)-4.38%
PT rev (1m)-4.49%
PT rev (3m)-3.71%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-72.6%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-77.46%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-36.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-4.31%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.76%
Revenue NY rev (1m)1.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.91%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 16.66 | ||
| Fwd PE | 40.12 | ||
| P/S | 0.28 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 5.58 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 1.16 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.57 |
EPS(TTM)1.12
EY6%
EPS(NY)0.47
Fwd EY2.49%
FCF(TTM)-0.35
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)3.35
OCFY17.94%
SpS65.7
BVpS40.47
TBVpS16.06
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number31.94
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -7.45% | ||
| ROE | -16.51% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 19.94% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)-1.56%
ROA(5y)0.02%
ROE(3y)-3.5%
ROE(5y)0.45%
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 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-5.93%
GM growth 5Y-4.8%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.73
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.55 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.87 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 39.58% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.62% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.74% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.67 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.89 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.7 |
F-Score4
WACC4.64%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)42.95%
Cap/Depr(5y)59.35%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.17%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.68%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-29.11%
EPS 3Y-35.22%
EPS 5Y-20.42%
EPS Q2Q%76.19%
EPS Next Y-58.47%
EPS Next 2Y-9.72%
EPS Next 3Y20.88%
EPS Next 5Y7.96%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-10.89%
Revenue growth 3Y-11.15%
Revenue growth 5Y-1.45%
Sales Q2Q%-14.5%
Revenue Next Year0.67%
Revenue Next 2Y0.98%
Revenue Next 3Y1.62%
Revenue Next 5Y2.39%
EBIT growth 1Y-1021.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year3296.11%
EBIT Next 3Y255.51%
EBIT Next 5Y120.61%
FCF growth 1Y-115.96%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-43.11%
OCF growth 3Y22.04%
OCF growth 5Y-13.15%
LANXESS AG / LXS.DE Fundamental Analysis FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LANXESS AG?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LXS.DE.
Can you provide the valuation status for LANXESS AG?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LANXESS AG (LXS.DE). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) stock?
LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) has a profitability rating of 2 / 10.
What is the valuation of LANXESS AG based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is 16.66 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 0.46.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LANXESS AG?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) is expected to decline by -58.47% in the next year.