LANXESS AG

LANXESS AG

11.71
CHF
+0.21
(+1.85%)
-7.13EPS
1.25BMarket Cap
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Total Valuation

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As of June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG carries a market capitalization of 1.25B, placing it among publicly traded companies globally. Its enterprise value stands at 262.47M, reflecting the total theoretical takeover cost after accounting for cash holdings and debt obligations.

Market Cap1.25B
Enterprise Value262.47M

Important Dates

LANXESS AG's next confirmed earnings release is scheduled for November 5, 2026.

Earnings Date11/5/2026

Share Statistics

As of June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG has 86.35M shares outstanding.

Shares Outstanding86.35M

Valuation Ratios

These figures are as of June 30, 2026. The price-to-sales ratio is 0.24, and the price-to-book ratio stands at 0.39.

PS Ratio0.24
PB Ratio0.39
P/TBV Ratio0.98
P/FCF Ratio17.56
P/OCF Ratio3.46

Enterprise Valuation

As of June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG trades at an EV/EBITDA multiple of 0.75 - the valuation measure that neutralizes differences in capital structure, tax rates, and depreciation policy, making it the standard yardstick for comparing companies across an industry. The EV/Sales ratio of 0.05 reflects the premium investors pay for the company's revenue stream, a useful check when earnings are depressed or negative. These enterprise value multiples are built on an enterprise value of 262.47M versus a market cap of 1.25B, with the gap driven by net debt and cash on the balance sheet.

EV / Sales0.05
EV / EBITDA0.75

Financial Position

As of June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG maintains a current ratio of 1.80, meaning it holds 1.8x the short-term assets needed to cover near-term liabilities.

Current Ratio1.80
Quick Ratio0.58
Interest Coverage5.40

Financial Efficiency

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG posted a negative return on equity (ROE) of -17.91, meaning shareholder capital produced losses rather than profits. Return on assets (ROA) is negative at -7.97, reflecting losses generated across the asset base. The company generates approximately 431,271.84 in revenue per employee across its workforce of 11,866.25, a quick read on workforce productivity versus industry peers. Inventory turnover of 3.32 indicates how many times LANXESS AG sells and replaces its inventory over a year, a key working capital efficiency ratio.

Return on Equity (ROE)-17.91
Return on Assets (ROA)-7.97
Revenue Per Employee431,271.84
Employee Count11,866.25
Inventory Turnover3.32

Taxes

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG recorded 119.98M in income tax expense. The company reported a pretax loss of -495.61M and -617.43M in bottom-line net income, so the effective tax rate carries little signal until profitability returns.

Income Tax119.98M

Stock Price Statistics

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As of the close on October 15, 2026, LANXESS AG's stock has declined approximately 41.84% over the past 52 weeks.

52-Week Price Change-41.84%
50-Day Moving Average19.47

Income Statement

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG generated 5.12B in revenue and converted that into -617.43M in net income, yielding earnings per share of -7.13. EBITDA reached 348.86M, while operating income came in at -43.38M.

Revenue5.12B
Gross Profit991.21M
Operating Income-43.38M
Pretax Income-495.61M
Net Income-617.43M
EBITDA348.86M
EBIT-303.64M
Earnings Per Share (EPS)-7.13

Balance Sheet

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These figures are as of June 30, 2026. Total book value stands at 3.21B, with working capital of 1.36B providing operational flexibility.

Cash & Cash Equivalents991.21M
Net Debt-488.22M
Equity (Book Value)3.21B
Book Value Per Share37.17
Working Capital1.36B

Cash Flow

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LANXESS AG produced 360.86M in operating cash flow over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026. After subtracting -289.80M in capital expenditures, free cash flow totaled 71.06M - equivalent to 0.82 per share.

Operating Cash Flow360.86M
Capital Expenditures-289.80M
Free Cash Flow71.06M
FCF Per Share0.82

Margins

Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG posted a gross margin of 19.37, reflecting its pricing power and cost economics. The operating margin of -0.85 and net profit margin of -12.06 provide insight into operational efficiency.

Gross Margin19.37
Operating Margin-0.85
Pretax Margin-9.68
Profit Margin-12.06
EBITDA Margin6.82

Dividends & Yields

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Over the twelve months ended June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG paid dividends of 0.10 per share. The dividend payout ratio of -1.35 is negative because earnings are negative, so the dividend is being paid out of something other than profits, a key gauge of how sustainable the dividend is and how much room remains for future dividend growth. Free cash flow yield stands at 5.69, showing how much cash the business generates relative to its market value - dividends covered by free cash flow are generally more durable than those funded by debt. Total shareholder yield is negative at -28.91, meaning LANXESS AG raised more capital through share issuance and new debt than it returned via dividends and buybacks.

Dividend Per Share0.10
Payout Ratio-1.35
Shareholder Yield-28.91
FCF Yield5.69

Scores

As of June 30, 2026, LANXESS AG has an Altman Z-Score of 1.27, below the 3.0 threshold that indicates strong financial health and minimal bankruptcy risk.

Altman Z-Score1.27