LSB INDUSTRIES INC (LXU) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NYSE:LXU - US5021601043 - Common Stock
9.25 USD
-0.04 (-0.43%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10 to LXU. LXU was compared to 82 industry peers in the Chemicals industry. LXU scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. While showing a medium growth rate, LXU is valued expensive at the moment.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LXU was profitable.
In the past year LXU had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LXU reported negative net income in multiple years.
Of the past 5 years LXU 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With a Return On Assets value of -0.06%, LXU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
With a Return On Equity value of -0.13%, LXU perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 50.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LXU has a worse Return On Invested Capital (2.77%) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LXU is in line with the industry average of 6.13%.
The 3 year average ROIC (7.85%) for LXU is well above the current ROIC(2.77%). The reason for the recent decline needs to be investigated.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.06% | ||
| ROE | -0.13% | ||
| ROIC | 2.77% |
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)-2.47%
ROE(3y)15.37%
ROE(5y)-5.05%
ROIC(3y)7.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
1.3 Margins
LXU has a Operating Margin (6.06%) which is in line with its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LXU has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 12.46%, LXU is doing worse than 76.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LXU's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 12.46% |
OM growth 3Y-59.74%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-28.46%
GM growth 5Y46.21%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LXU is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LXU has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LXU has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LXU has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.68, we must say that LXU is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 1.68, LXU is in line with its industry, outperforming 46.34% of the companies in the same industry.
LXU has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89. This is a neutral value indicating LXU is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LXU has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (0.89) than 60.98% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
ROIC/WACC0.32
WACC8.64%
2.3 Liquidity
LXU has a Current Ratio of 2.84. This indicates that LXU is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
With an excellent Current ratio value of 2.84, LXU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.93% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 2.28 indicates that LXU has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 2.28, LXU belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 85.37% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.28 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 40.00% over the past year.
The Revenue has grown by 12.49% in the past year. This is quite good.
LXU shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 7.43% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)40%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%127.73%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.07%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%42.31%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 0.55% on average over the next years.
Based on estimates for the next years, LXU will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 3.85% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-32.06%
EPS Next 2Y-17.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.81%
EPS Next 5Y0.55%
Revenue Next Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.72%
Revenue Next 3Y6.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 18.88, LXU is valued on the expensive side.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LXU.
LXU's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.56.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 24.26 indicates a rather expensive valuation of LXU.
LXU's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 34.62, LXU is valued a bit cheaper.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.26 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LXU is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.61% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.17 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-17.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.81%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
No dividends for LXU!.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
NYSE:LXU (11/18/2025, 2:08:49 PM)
9.25
-0.04 (-0.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryChemicals
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners56.67%
Inst Owner Change2.07%
Ins Owners4.21%
Ins Owner Change-0.25%
Market Cap665.45M
Revenue(TTM)585.07M
Net Income(TTM)-668.00K
Analysts75
Price Target8.99 (-2.81%)
Short Float %3.03%
Short Ratio3.97
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | N/A |
Yearly Dividend0
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DP0%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)0.51%
Min EPS beat(2)-33.99%
Max EPS beat(2)35.01%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)51.48%
Min EPS beat(4)-33.99%
Max EPS beat(4)135.15%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)53.34%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)28.4%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)40.69%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.1%
Min Revenue beat(2)-4.79%
Max Revenue beat(2)14.99%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)7.5%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.79%
Max Revenue beat(4)14.99%
Revenue beat(8)6
Avg Revenue beat(8)5.82%
Revenue beat(12)9
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.98%
Revenue beat(16)12
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.06%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-10.71%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-24.24%
EPS NY rev (1m)-3.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)14.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)11.91%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-10.34%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.66%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.84%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.88 | ||
| Fwd PE | 24.26 | ||
| P/S | 1.14 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 8.16 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 1.32 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.17 |
EPS(TTM)0.49
EY5.3%
EPS(NY)0.38
Fwd EY4.12%
FCF(TTM)-0.04
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)1.13
OCFY12.26%
SpS8.13
BVpS7.01
TBVpS7
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number8.79
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -0.06% | ||
| ROE | -0.13% | ||
| ROCE | 3.36% | ||
| ROIC | 2.77% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.23% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.23% | ||
| OM | 6.06% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 12.46% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)5.51%
ROA(5y)-2.47%
ROE(3y)15.37%
ROE(5y)-5.05%
ROIC(3y)7.85%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)11.08%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)11.1%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)9.64%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-59.46%
ROICexgc growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3Y-59.42%
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3Y-59.74%
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-28.46%
GM growth 5Y46.21%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover0.51
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 3.83 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 103.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 14.45% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 1.15 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.57% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 2.28 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.68 |
F-Score7
WACC8.64%
ROIC/WACC0.32
Cap/Depr(3y)96.58%
Cap/Depr(5y)76.59%
Cap/Sales(3y)11.38%
Cap/Sales(5y)9.83%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)40%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%127.73%
EPS Next Y-32.06%
EPS Next 2Y-17.49%
EPS Next 3Y2.81%
EPS Next 5Y0.55%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)12.49%
Revenue growth 3Y-2.07%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%42.31%
Revenue Next Year15.81%
Revenue Next 2Y7.72%
Revenue Next 3Y6.35%
Revenue Next 5Y3.85%
EBIT growth 1Y258.45%
EBIT growth 3Y-60.57%
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year2179.64%
EBIT Next 3Y189.92%
EBIT Next 5Y92.03%
FCF growth 1Y-101.95%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-60.6%
OCF growth 3Y-0.4%
OCF growth 5Y110.4%
LSB INDUSTRIES INC / LXU FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LXU stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LXU.
Can you provide the valuation status for LSB INDUSTRIES INC?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 2 / 10 to LSB INDUSTRIES INC (LXU). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LXU stock?
LSB INDUSTRIES INC (LXU) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LXU stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LSB INDUSTRIES INC (LXU) is 18.88 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
How financially healthy is LSB INDUSTRIES INC?
The financial health rating of LSB INDUSTRIES INC (LXU) is 5 / 10.