LXFR:NYSELuxfer Holdings PLC Analysis
Data as of 2026-05-23 - not real-time
$16.23
Latest Price
7/10Risk
Risk Level: Medium
Executive Summary
Luxfer Holdings PLC is trading firmly above its short‑term moving averages, with the 20‑day and 50‑day SMAs both lagging the current price, reinforcing a bullish technical backdrop. The RSI sits in the high‑60s, suggesting strong momentum but edging toward overbought territory, while the MACD line has just nudged above its signal, confirming a bullish bias.
Fundamentally, the stock appears stretched: a trailing PE of nearly 39 versus an industry average of 30, a price‑to‑book near 2×, and a DCF‑derived fair value well below the market price indicate overvaluation. Revenue is contracting, margins are modest, and the dividend payout exceeds earnings, raising concerns about dividend sustainability. Nonetheless, the company benefits from a solid dividend yield of about 3 % and a recent analyst upgrade to a strong‑buy, which, combined with a modest upside potential relative to the current price, keeps the stock in focus for opportunistic investors.
Fundamentally, the stock appears stretched: a trailing PE of nearly 39 versus an industry average of 30, a price‑to‑book near 2×, and a DCF‑derived fair value well below the market price indicate overvaluation. Revenue is contracting, margins are modest, and the dividend payout exceeds earnings, raising concerns about dividend sustainability. Nonetheless, the company benefits from a solid dividend yield of about 3 % and a recent analyst upgrade to a strong‑buy, which, combined with a modest upside potential relative to the current price, keeps the stock in focus for opportunistic investors.
Market Outlook
Short Term
< 1 yearPositive
Model confidence: 7/10
Key Factors
- Technical momentum remains strong with price above key moving averages
- Analyst upgrade to strong‑buy and recent positive coverage
- Short‑interest remains low, limiting downside pressure
Medium Term
1–3 yearsPositive
Model confidence: 8/10
Key Factors
- Potential for earnings improvement as the turnaround in the Elektron segment materializes
- Attractive dividend yield if payout can be re‑aligned to cash flow
- Upside potential indicated by analyst price targets above current levels
Long Term
> 3 yearsNeutral
Model confidence: 6/10
Key Factors
- Valuation remains stretched relative to fundamentals
- Revenue contraction and high payout ratio limit long‑term growth confidence
- Exposure to cyclical industrial demand and regulatory environments adds uncertainty
Key Metrics & Analysis
Financial Health
Revenue Growth-13.50%
Profit Margin1.56%
P/E Ratio38.6
ROE5.06%
ROA5.85%
Debt/Equity30.78
P/B Ratio1.9
Op. Cash Flow$24.5M
Free Cash Flow$23.7M
Industry P/E29.7
Technical Analysis
TrendBullish
RSI69.7
Support$13.02
Resistance$16.38
MA 20$15.23
MA 50$13.56
MA 200$13.55
MACDBullish
VolumeStable
Fear & Greed Index91.61
Valuation
Fair Value$9.41
Target Price$20.50
Upside/Downside26.31%
GradeOvervalued
TypeValue
Dividend Yield3.20%
Risk Assessment
Beta1.41
Volatility37.40%
Sector RiskMedium
Reg. RiskMedium
Geo RiskMedium
Currency RiskMedium
Liquidity RiskMedium
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