Lanxess AG
XETRA:LXS

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Price: 18 EUR -2.01% Market Closed
Market Cap: €1.6B

EV/OCF

9.7
Current
16%
More Expensive
vs 3-y average of 8.3

Enterprise Value to Operating Cash Flow (EV/OCF) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its operating cash flow. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s operating cash flow, including both equity and debt.

EV/OCF
9.7
=
Enterprise Value
€2.3B
/
Operating Cash Flow
€289m

Enterprise Value to Operating Cash Flow (EV/OCF) ratio compares a company`s total enterprise value to its operating cash flow. It shows how much investors are paying for each dollar of the company`s operating cash flow, including both equity and debt.

EV/OCF
9.7
=
Enterprise Value
€2.3B
/
Operating Cash Flow
€289m

Valuation Scenarios

Lanxess AG is trading above its 3-year average

If EV/OCF returns to its 3-Year Average (8.3), the stock would be worth €15.46 (14% downside from current price).

Statistics
Positive Scenarios
3/4
Maximum Downside
-14%
Maximum Upside
+13%
Average Upside
2%
Scenario EV/OCF Value Implied Price Upside/Downside
Current Multiple 9.7 €18
0%
3-Year Average 8.3 €15.46
-14%
5-Year Average 9.7 €18.07
+0%
Industry Average 10.5 €19.51
+8%
Country Average 10.9 €20.3
+13%

Forward EV/OCF
Today’s price vs future operating cash flow

Not enough data available to calculate forward EV/OCF

Peer Comparison

All Multiples
EV/OCF
P/E
All Countries
Close
Market Cap EV/OCF P/E
DE
Lanxess AG
XETRA:LXS
1.6B EUR 9.7 -2.7
ZA
Sasol Ltd
JSE:SOL
137.1B ZAR 5.7 56.9
DE
Basf Se
XETRA:BAS
48.1B EUR 11.4 29.7
CN
Ningxia Baofeng Energy Group Co Ltd
SSE:600989
217B CNY 13.2 18.1
JP
Showa Denko KK
TSE:4004
2.6T JPY 27.4 88.2
JP
Resonac Holdings Corp
XMUN:SWD
13.7B EUR 26.9 86.6
IN
Pidilite Industries Ltd
NSE:PIDILITIND
1.4T INR 54.6 61.5
ZA
Omnia Holdings Ltd
JSE:OMN
14.5B ZAR 3.8 12.2
JP
Mitsubishi Chemical Group Corp
F:M3C0
6.8B EUR 4.7 13.5
IN
SRF Ltd
NSE:SRF
743.5B INR 26 42.1
JP
Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corp
TSE:4188
1.2T JPY 4.7 13.7

Market Distribution

In line with most companies in Germany
Percentile
41th
Based on 2 369 companies
41th percentile
9.7
Low
0.2 — 7.5
Typical Range
7.5 — 16.6
High
16.6 —
Distribution Statistics
Germany
Min 0.2
30th Percentile 7.5
Median 10.9
70th Percentile 16.6
Max 2 561.1

Lanxess AG
Glance View

Lanxess AG is a prominent figure in the speciality chemicals industry, a sector characterized by its intricate blend of innovation and necessity. Originating from Bayer AG's chemicals division in 2004, the German company has swiftly carved out a niche by focusing on producing high-performance polymers, additives, and chemical intermediates. Its operations are sprawled across the globe, yet it never loses sight of the rigorous standards that are central to German manufacturing. Lanxess generates revenue by targeting diverse industries like automotive, construction, and even water treatment, providing tailored, often indispensable, chemical solutions. Such adaptability allows Lanxess to consistently meet its clients' specific needs while continuously enhancing its product offerings through robust R&D initiatives. Crucially, Lanxess leans into sustainability, not just as a trend, but as a core operational tenet. The company invests heavily in green innovation, such as low-carbon production techniques and partnerships focused on recycling. Through its Advanced Intermediates, Specialty Additives, Consumer Protection, and Engineering Materials divisions, Lanxess ensures its portfolio remains both relevant and proactive in addressing environmental concerns. By navigating the complex labyrinth of ecological responsibility and consumer demands, Lanxess maintains its business acumen, ensuring steady growth by aligning closely with trends that shape market demand and regulatory landscapes. In doing so, it secures its standing as not just a producer of chemicals, but as a vital participant in the broader push towards sustainable industrial practices.

LXS Intrinsic Value
41.37 EUR
Undervaluation 56%
Intrinsic Value
Price €18
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