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Verdict
Quantitative factor alignment verified for current market regime.
Quant Score
Rank
#572
Positioning
Market Dominance
Manufacturing
Chemicals
$371M
Andrew William John Butcher
Luxfer Holdings PLC designs, manufactures, and supplies high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices. The company operates in two segments, Elektron and Gas Cylinders. Luxfer has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, rest of Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
Headcount
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X-AXIS: EV/EBITDA (LOWER = CHEAPER) | Y-AXIS: ROE (HIGHER = ELITE) | RED CIRCLE = LXFR ANALYSIS TARGET
| Stock | Rating | Score▼ | Quality | Value | Momentum | P/E | EV/EBITDA | ROE | ROA | Gross Mgn | Op Mgn | Net Mgn | Rev Growth | Div Yield | D/E | Mkt Cap | AUDIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$UL UNILEVER PLC | 78 | 96 | 98 | 59 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ASML ASML HOLDING NV | 77 | 89 | 86 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$ESLT ELBIT SYSTEMS LTD | 76 | 81 | 87 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$MT ArcelorMittal | 75 | 71 | 98 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$AMAT APPLIED MATERIALS INC /DE | 75 | 85 | 87 | 84 | 20.9x | 13.6x | 32.9% | 20.5% | 48.8% | 30.6% | 24.4% | 7.7% | 0.9% | 32.0x | $148.6B | VS | |
$SIMO Silicon Motion Technology CORP | 75 | 84 | 86 | 85 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$CODA Coda Octopus Group, Inc. | 74 | 83 | 90 | 79 | 16.3x | 11.9x | 7.4% | 7.5% | 68.3% | 19.5% | 18.2% | 29.0% | 0.0% | 0.0x | $84M | VS | |
$GSK GSK plc | 74 | 84 | 90 | 70 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$EFXT Enerflex Ltd. | 74 | 80 | 91 | 83 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$BUD Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV | 74 | 84 | 97 | 63 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | $0 | VS | |
$LXFR LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC | 61 | 58 | 74 | 59 | 17.8x | 12.1x | 10.2% | 6.2% | 22.8% | 9.6% | 6.0% | -6.8% | 4.7% | 19.0x | $371M | ||
| SECTOR BENCH | - | - | - | - | - | 22.3x | 11.5x | -1.9% | 0.9% | 44.1% | 2.5% | 1.0% | 6.7% | 0.0% | 0.2x | - | REF |
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) receives a "Hold" rating with a composite score of 61.3/100. It ranks #572 out of 7,333 stocks in our coverage universe and carries a 3-star rating. Ratings are driven by a 6-factor quantitative model measuring quality, value, momentum, investment, stability, and short interest.
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HQ Base
SALFORD,
In-line with peers — no strong momentum signal
Trading at a discount to fundamentals — favorable entry valuation
Average quality profile
Low volatility — smoother ride and historically better risk-adjusted returns
Aggressive spending — empire-building risk, dilutive growth
Mid-range overall rating
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Relative valuation derived from Manufacturing sector benchmarks. Model weights: EV/EBITDA (40%), P/B (35%), P/S (25%). Re-calculated daily.
Projection based on user-defined inputs. Re-calculated daily against current market data.
Reverse DCF Framework — Mauboussin Methodology
Institutional-grade Reverse DCF analysis. This model identifies the growth hurdles embedded in current market prices. When implied growth is significantly lower than historical or projected rates, a margin of safety may exist. Re-audited daily.
No analyst ratings for LXFR.
View All Ratings| Factor | Global | Sector | Tilt |
|---|---|---|---|
| PROFITABILITY | 58 | 59 | -1NEUTRAL |
| MOMENTUM | 59 | 58 | +1NEUTRAL |
| VALUATION | 74 | 77 | -3NEUTRAL |
| INVESTMENT | 33 | 50 | -17DRAG |
| STABILITY | 76 | 80 | -4NEUTRAL |
| SHORT INT | 74 | 85 | -11DRAG |
Global = full universe. Sector = relative to industry peers. Positive tilt indicates idiosyncratic strength.
ROIC 7.2% vs WACC 8.9% (spread -1.7%)
GM 23% vs sector 44%, OM 10% vs sector 3%
Capital turnover 2.49x, R&D intensity 1.1%
Rev growth -7%, 8yr history
Interest coverage 7.7x, Net debt/EBITDA 6.9x
Composite assessment of profitability, capital efficiency, and financial strength. Top-tier entities demonstrate sustainable cash flow generation and elite competitive moats.
Profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity
Efficiency of asset utilization
Pricing power and cost efficiency
Core business profitability
Bottom-line profitability
The Quality factor evaluates the persistence and magnitude of realized cash flows. Companies with scores >70 exhibit superior pricing power and structural financial resilience through diverse economic regimes.
Our uncertainty rating tracks the predictability of future cash flows and potential for permanent capital loss. Moderate visibility with standard industry cyclicality.
We rate LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC (LXFR) as a Hold with a composite score of 61.3/100 at a current price of $15.26. The stock presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to warrant new accumulation nor weak enough to justify selling.
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC holds a top-quartile position (#0 of 50) within the Manufacturing sector, based on our composite quantitative scoring across quality, value, momentum, and stability factors. The composite score of 61.3/100 places it at rank #572 in our full universe.
No Moat
Low
Standard
Undervalued
Value factor score of 74 suggests attractive pricing.
Stable competitive position in a defensive sector.
Vulnerability to macroeconomic shocks and interest rate volatility.
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC represents a hold based on multi-factor quantitative performance.
Our model assigns LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC a Hold rating, with a composite score of 61.3/100 and 3 out of 5 stars. Ranked #572 of 7,333 stocks, LXFR presents a mixed quantitative picture — neither compelling enough to initiate new positions nor weak enough to warrant selling. Investors already holding may consider maintaining their position while monitoring for changes in the factor profile.
With a quality score of 58/100, LXFR shows adequate but unremarkable business quality. The company reports a return on equity of 10.2% (sector avg: -1.9%), gross margins of 22.8% (sector avg: 44.1%), net margins of 6.0% (sector avg: 1.0%). This suggests the company generates acceptable returns but may lack the competitive positioning or operational efficiency to stand out from peers.
LXFR carries a solid value score of 74/100, pointing to an attractively priced stock relative to peers. Key valuation metrics include a P/E ratio of 17.80x, an EV/EBITDA of 12.11x, a P/B ratio of 1.81x. This score suggests reasonable compensation for the risks involved, with potential upside if the market recognizes the stock's underlying worth.
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC's investment score of 33/100 suggests limited reinvestment activity. Key growth metrics include revenue growth of -6.8% vs. a sector average of 6.7% and a return on assets of 6.2% (sector: 0.9%). While this can be positive for mature, cash-generative businesses returning capital to shareholders, it may also signal a lack of growth opportunities or management conservatism.
LXFR demonstrates moderate momentum with a score of 59/100, suggesting a neutral price trend without strong directional conviction. Revenue growth stands at -6.8% year-over-year, while a beta of 1.13 reflects its sensitivity to broader market moves. Moderate momentum may indicate the stock is consolidating or transitioning between trends, warranting close monitoring of upcoming catalysts.
LXFR shows good financial stability with a score of 76/100. Key stability metrics include a beta of 1.13 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 19.00x (sector avg: 0.2x). This suggests manageable leverage and moderate price volatility, making it appropriate for investors seeking a balance between growth potential and capital preservation.
LXFR carries a short interest score of 74/100, indicating moderate short selling activity. This is a neutral reading — not enough to signal systemic bearishness, but worth monitoring. Specific risk factors include elevated leverage (D/E: 19.00x), small-cap liquidity risk. At $371M market cap (small-cap), LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC offers reasonable institutional liquidity.
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC offers an attractive dividend yield of 4.7%, placing it among the higher-yielding stocks in its peer group. A yield this high can provide meaningful income, but investors should verify the payout is sustainable by examining the payout ratio, free cash flow coverage, and any history of dividend cuts.
LUXFER HOLDINGS PLC is a small-cap company in the Manufacturing sector, ranked #0 of 50 in its sector (100th percentile) and #572 of 7,333 overall (92nd percentile). Key comparisons include ROE of 10.2% exceeding the -1.9% sector median and operating margins of 9.6% above the 2.5% sector average. This top-quartile standing reflects exceptional competitive strength relative to Manufacturing peers.
While LXFR currently exhibits a HOLD profile, superior opportunities exist within the MANUFACTURING sector. Our model identifies several "Strong Buy" candidates with higher quality scores and more attractive valuations among direct industry competitors.
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Key factor gap
Stability (76) vs Investment (33) — closing this gap could shift the rating.
EV/EBITDA 6% ABOVE SECTOR MEDIAN
ROE 634% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Gross Margin 48% BELOW SECTOR MEDIAN
Industrial stocks such as Allegion plc (ALLE), AptarGroup, Inc. (ATR) EnerSys (ENS), Helios Technologies, Inc. (HLIO) and Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR) are likely to benefit from the steady growth in manufacturing activity.
UniFirst's (UNF) third-quarter fiscal 2024 results benefit from higher revenues from the Core Laundry Operations segment.
Luxfer (LXFR) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
Applied Industrial, Clear Secure, Luxfer and AZZ are included in this Analyst Blog.
Above 50MA
37.18%
Net New Highs
+51081