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Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: LXFR (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Number of Analysts
0 Analysts rated it
Very few follow this stock; limited insights, higher-risk early investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -33.82% | Avg. Invested days 37 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 331.47M USD | Price to earnings Ratio 15.6 | 1Y Target Price 17 |
Price to earnings Ratio 15.6 | 1Y Target Price 17 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.09 | 52 Weeks Range 9.29 - 15.30 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 9.29 - 15.30 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) 4.27% | Basic EPS (TTM) 0.78 |
Earnings Date
Report Date 2025-06-06 | When Before Market | Estimate 0.17 | Actual 0.23 |
Profitability
Profit Margin 5.31% | Operating Margin (TTM) 8.56% |
Management Effectiveness
Return on Assets (TTM) 6.03% | Return on Equity (TTM) 9.61% |
Valuation
Trailing PE 15.6 | Forward PE 12.17 | Enterprise Value 387570359 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83 |
Enterprise Value 387570359 | Price to Sales(TTM) 0.83 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 0.97 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA 8.07 | Shares Outstanding 27236700 | Shares Floating 26148951 |
Shares Outstanding 27236700 | Shares Floating 26148951 | ||
Percent Insiders 1.37 | Percent Institutions 93.28 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Luxfer Holdings PLC
Company Overview
History and Background
Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR) was founded in 1897 as the British Luxfer Prism Syndicate. It initially focused on prismatic lighting but evolved to specialize in high-pressure gas cylinders and related technologies. The company has grown through acquisitions and organic expansion.
Core Business Areas
- Gas Cylinders: Manufactures high-pressure composite and aluminum cylinders for applications in life support, alternative fuel, medical, and industrial markets.
- Elektron: Produces specialty magnesium alloys used in aerospace, defense, and commercial applications.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes the CEO, CFO, and other senior executives. The organizational structure is divided into the Gas Cylinders and Elektron divisions.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- High-Pressure Composite Cylinders: Lightweight cylinders used in self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), alternative fuel vehicles, and other applications. Competitors include Worthington Industries, Quantum Fuel Systems, and Structural Composites Industries. Market share data is not publicly available, but Luxfer is a significant player in this niche market.
- Aluminum Cylinders: Used in medical oxygen, beverage dispensing, and industrial gas applications. Competitors include Catalina Cylinders, Norris Cylinder, and Faber Industrie. Market share data is not publicly available, but Luxfer is a major producer.
- Magnesium Alloys: Used in aircraft, satellite, and motorsport components due to their light weight and high strength. Competitors include Dead Sea Magnesium, US Magnesium, and Nanjing Yunhai Special Metals. Market share data is not publicly available but Luxfer Elektron is a leading supplier of specialty magnesium alloys.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The high-pressure gas cylinder market is driven by demand for lightweight and durable cylinders in various applications. The magnesium alloy market is influenced by aerospace and automotive industries. Demand for clean energy solutions like hydrogen also impacts cylinder sales.
Positioning
Luxfer is a leading manufacturer of high-pressure gas cylinders and specialty magnesium alloys. Its competitive advantages include its technology, product quality, and customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The total addressable market for high-pressure gas cylinders is estimated to be in the billions of USD globally. For Magnesium Alloy products, the TAM is also several billion USD. Luxfer is positioned to capture a significant portion of these markets through its product innovation and market reach.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Proprietary technology
- Diverse end markets
- Established customer relationships
Weaknesses
- Concentration of sales in certain key markets
- Exposure to raw material price fluctuations
- Dependence on certain key suppliers
Opportunities
- Growing demand for alternative fuel vehicles
- Increasing adoption of lightweight materials in aerospace
- Expansion into new geographic markets
- Increased use of medical oxygen due to aging populations
Threats
- Intense competition
- Economic downturns
- Changes in regulations
- Technological obsolescence
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- Worthington Industries (WOR)
- Hexcel Corporation (HXL)
- Materion Corporation (MTRN)
Competitive Landscape
Luxfer competes on technology, quality, and customer service. It has a strong position in niche markets but faces competition from larger, more diversified companies.
Major Acquisitions
Structural Composites Industries
- Year: 2017
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 23.3
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Luxfer's composite cylinder product line and customer base.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Luxfer has achieved steady growth through organic expansion and strategic acquisitions.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued growth in revenue and earnings per share over the next few years.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include expanding production capacity and developing new products for the alternative fuel market.
Summary
Luxfer Holdings PLC is a solid company with a strong market presence in its niche segments. It demonstrates steady financial growth and offers a history of shareholder returns. However, they face market and material volatility, with competition from larger players. Continued innovation and market expansion will be crucial for Luxfer's success.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company Filings (SEC)
- Analyst Reports
- Industry Publications
Disclaimers:
This analysis is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. Market share data is approximate and based on available information.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About Luxfer Holdings PLC
Exchange NYSE | Headquaters Milwaukee, WI, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2012-10-03 | CEO & Executive Director Mr. Andrew William John Butcher | ||
Sector Industrials | Industry Specialty Industrial Machinery | Full time employees 1450 | Website https://www.luxfer.com |
Full time employees 1450 | Website https://www.luxfer.com | ||
Luxfer Holdings PLC, together with its subsidiaries, provides high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices for defense, first response and healthcare, transportation, and general industrial applications. It operates through three segments: Gas Cylinders, Elektron, and Graphic Arts. The Gas Cylinders segment manufactures and markets specialized highly engineered cylinders using composites and aluminum alloys, including pressurized cylinders for use in various applications, including self-contained breathing apparatus for firefighters, containment of oxygen and other medical gases for healthcare, alternative fuel vehicles, and general industrial applications. The Elektron segment focuses on specialty materials based primarily on magnesium and zirconium. This segment offers advanced lightweight magnesium alloys; magnesium powders for use in countermeasure flares and heater meals; and high-performance zirconium-based materials and oxides used as catalysts, as well as in the manufacture of advances ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells, and various other performance products. The Graphic Arts segment provides pre-sensitized magnesium and copper and zinc plates along with associated chemicals to produce foil-stamping and embossing dies; and non-sensitized polished brass and magnesium plates for computer numerical control engraving, as well as advises on turnkey engraving operations with etching machines, computer-to-plate machines, exposure units, and film setters. The company operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, France, rest of Europe, the Asia Pacific, South and Latin America, Canada, and Brazil. Luxfer Holdings PLC was founded in 1898 and is based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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