LANXESS AG (LXS.DE) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - FRA:LXS - DE0005470405 - Common Stock
21.12 EUR
-0.26 (-1.22%)
LXS gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 71 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LXS scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LXS has a correct valuation and a medium growth rate.
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.
In the past 5 years LXS always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LXS (-1.96%) is worse than 67.61% of its industry peers.
LXS has a worse Return On Equity (-4.13%) than 66.20% 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.
LXS's Gross Margin of 21.19% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 67.61% of its industry peers.
LXS's Gross Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LXS does not have Profit Margin and Operating Margin available, so we won't be analyzing them here.
| 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 1.94 indicates that LXS is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LXS's Altman-Z score of 1.94 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LXS outperforms 42.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXS is 22.23, which is on the high side as it means it would take LXS, 22.23 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LXS (22.23) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LXS has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.60. This is a neutral value indicating LXS is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LXS's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.60 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LXS is outperformed by 60.56% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.6 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 22.23 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.94 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC4.68%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.41 indicates that LXS has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LXS has a better Current ratio (2.41) than 77.46% of its industry peers.
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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.24, LXS is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 60.56% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.41 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.24 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LXS shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 244.27%, which is quite impressive.
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.
The Revenue has decreased by -2.75% in the past year.
LXS shows a decrease in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been decreasing by -1.32% yearly.
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
LXS is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 17.66% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 0.37% on average over the next years.
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
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. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings ratio is 11.17, which indicates a very decent valuation of LXS.
LXS's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 90.14% 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 27.90.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 16.00, the valuation of LXS can be described as correct.
66.20% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXS, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
LXS's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 23.36.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LXS's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LXS is cheaper than 83.10% of the companies in the same industry.
78.87% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LXS, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.28 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
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.
The stock price of LXS dropped by -20.24% in the last 3 months. With lower prices the dividend yield is higher, but it may be a sign investors do not trust the long term dividend.
LXS's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.05.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, 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
LXS has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-6.06%
EPS Next 2Y-8.58%
EPS Next 3Y7.61%
FRA:LXS (10/6/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
21.12
-0.26 (-1.22%)
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 Cap1.82B
Analysts55.56
Price Target26.34 (24.72%)
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)-6.23%
PT rev (3m)-10.26%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-34.47%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-103.5%
EPS NY rev (1m)15.71%
EPS NY rev (3m)-89.99%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-4.02%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.98%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.17 | ||
| Fwd PE | 16 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.28 | ||
| P/OCF | 4.14 | ||
| P/B | 0.46 | ||
| P/tB | 1.05 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.97 |
EPS(TTM)1.89
EY8.95%
EPS(NY)1.32
Fwd EY6.25%
FCF(TTM)1.3
FCFY6.14%
OCF(TTM)5.11
OCFY24.18%
SpS71.2
BVpS46.22
TBVpS20.16
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
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
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg 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 | 1.94 |
F-Score6
WACC4.68%
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%