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Luxfer Holdings PLC (LXFR)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/17/2025: LXFR (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -30.13% | Avg. Invested days 42 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | Stock Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/17/2025 |
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 was founded in 1897 as British Luxfer Prism Syndicate. It has evolved from manufacturing prisms to a global materials technology company specializing in high-pressure aluminum and composite cylinders.
Core Business Areas
- Gas Cylinders: Manufactures high-pressure aluminum and composite cylinders for various applications, including life support, alternative fuel, medical, and industrial gas storage.
- Magnesium Elektron: Produces specialty magnesium alloys and components for aerospace, defense, healthcare, and other demanding industries.
Leadership and Structure
The leadership team includes a CEO, CFO, and various VPs leading different business segments. The company is structured with distinct operational units for gas cylinders and magnesium elektron.
Top Products and Market Share
Key Offerings
- High-Pressure Gas Cylinders: Aluminum and composite cylinders for medical oxygen, industrial gases, and alternative fuels. Market share is estimated at 20-25% globally in specific cylinder types. Competitors include Worthington Industries, Chart Industries, and Beijing Tianhai Industry Co.
- Magnesium Alloys: Specialty magnesium alloys for aerospace, defense, and biomedical applications. Market share is concentrated within specialized alloy segments. Competitors include Dead Sea Magnesium, US Magnesium and Nanjing Yunhai Special Metals.
Market Dynamics
Industry Overview
The high-pressure gas cylinder market is driven by demand for medical oxygen, industrial gases, and the increasing adoption of alternative fuel vehicles. The specialty magnesium alloy market is driven by lightweighting initiatives in aerospace and automotive industries.
Positioning
Luxfer holds a strong position in niche markets for high-pressure cylinders and specialty magnesium alloys, benefiting from its technical expertise and established customer relationships.
Total Addressable Market (TAM)
The TAM for high-pressure cylinders and specialty magnesium alloys is estimated to be several billion dollars annually. Luxfer targets specific segments within this TAM, focusing on high-value applications.
Upturn SWOT Analysis
Strengths
- Strong brand reputation
- Technical expertise in materials science
- Global manufacturing footprint
- Diversified end-market exposure
Weaknesses
- Exposure to cyclical industries
- Dependence on raw material prices
- Limited pricing power in some markets
- Currency exchange rate fluctuation risk
Opportunities
- Expanding applications for alternative fuel cylinders
- Growth in demand for lightweight materials in aerospace and automotive
- Acquisitions of complementary businesses
- Entry into new geographic markets
Threats
- Competition from low-cost manufacturers
- Fluctuations in raw material prices
- Economic slowdowns in key markets
- Regulatory changes affecting product standards
Competitors and Market Share
Key Competitors
- WOR
- CC
- CGAS
Competitive Landscape
Luxfer's competitive advantage lies in its specialization and technical expertise. It faces competition from larger, more diversified companies and smaller, low-cost manufacturers.
Major Acquisitions
Super Pressure LLC
- Year: 2016
- Acquisition Price (USD millions): 15
- Strategic Rationale: Expanded Luxfer's product portfolio and geographic reach in the high-pressure cylinder market.
Growth Trajectory and Initiatives
Historical Growth: Historical growth has been steady but not spectacular, with revenue increases driven by volume gains and strategic pricing.
Future Projections: Analysts project continued modest growth in revenue and earnings, driven by new product introductions and market expansion.
Recent Initiatives: Recent initiatives include investing in new manufacturing capacity and expanding into new geographic markets.
Summary
Luxfer is a stable company with a strong position in niche markets for high-pressure cylinders and specialty magnesium alloys. Its financial performance is consistent, with moderate growth in revenue and earnings. However, Luxfer faces risks from cyclical industries, raw material price fluctuations, and competition from low-cost manufacturers. Continued investment in innovation and market expansion will be crucial for sustained growth.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Company SEC Filings (10-K, 10-Q)
- Industry Reports
- Analyst Estimates
- Company Website
Disclaimers:
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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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