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Lantronix (NasdaqCM:LTRX)
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Lantronix stock research in summary
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with investment alternatives), Lantronix (Communications Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Lantronix are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 58 (better than 58% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 63), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 66), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 84, is a strong buy recommendation based on Lantronix's financial characteristics. As the company Lantronix's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 58), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 63), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 66), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Lantronix. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
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Country | USA |
Industry | Communications Equipment |
Index | NASDAQ |
Size class | Small |
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Research History: Lantronix
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 3 |
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27 |
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37 |
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58 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 84 |
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100 |
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93 |
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63 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 16 |
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27 |
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63 |
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66 |
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SENTIMENT | ||||||||
SENTIMENT | n/a |
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92 |
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94 |
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new | |
360° VIEW | ||||||||
360° VIEW | n/a |
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80 |
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100 |
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new |
Combined financial peformance in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Combined Rank of 84 (better than 84% compared with investment alternatives), Lantronix (Communications Equipment, USA) shares have much better financial characteristics than comparable stocks. Shares of Lantronix are a good value (attractively priced) with a consolidated Value Rank of 58 (better than 58% of alternatives), show above-average growth (Growth Rank of 63), and are safely financed (Safety Rank of 66), which means low debt burdens. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: A Combined Rank of 84, is a strong buy recommendation based on Lantronix's financial characteristics. As the company Lantronix's key financial metrics all exhibit excellent performance, such as good value (Obermatt Value Rank of 58), above-average growth (Obermatt Growth Rank of 63), and indicate that the company is safely financed (Obermatt Safety Rank of 66), it is a solid stock investment where the risk of paying too much for the share is limited, unless the company has a bleak future. Such good financial performance can indicate that the company's future might actually be challenging, as it may be difficult to maintain the good performance. If they are safely financed and have been growing above average, and are still a good value, it means that the market is keeping prices low, for a reason which may become clearer over time. We recommend evaluating the future of Lantronix. If you believe the company's future is market-typical or even better, this could be an argument for a share purchase. Obermatt Premium subscribers can further check the stock’s Sentiment Ranks, which also flow into the Obermatt 360° View for investors. ...read more
RESEARCH HISTORY | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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VALUE | ||||||||
VALUE | 3 |
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27 |
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37 |
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58 |
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GROWTH | ||||||||
GROWTH | 84 |
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100 |
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93 |
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63 |
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SAFETY | ||||||||
SAFETY | 16 |
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27 |
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63 |
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66 |
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COMBINED | ||||||||
COMBINED | 24 |
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62 |
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87 |
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84 |
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Value Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Value Rank of 58 (better than 58% compared with alternatives), Lantronix shares are more attractively priced than the majority of comparable stocks. The Value Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half the indicators are below and half are above average for Lantronix. Price-to-Sales (P/S) is 53, which means that the stock price compared with what market professionals expect for future sales is lower than for 53% of comparable companies, indicating a good value concerning Lantronix's revenue size. The same is valid for expected Price-to-Profits (or Price / Earnings, P/E), more favorable than for 88% of alternatives. It is also positive for expected dividend yields with a Dividend Yield rank of 1 (dividends are expected to be higher than for 1% of other stocks). But, compared with other companies in the same industry, the Price-to-Book Capital ratio (also referred to as market-to-book ratio) is higher than average, making the stock more expensive. Only 51% of all competitors have an even higher price compared with book capital which puts the Price-to-Capital Rank for Lantronix to 49. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Value Rank of 58, is a buy recommendation based on Lantronix's stock price compared with the company's operational size and dividend yields. A low level of book capital means that the company has a business that is leaner on assets than its competitors. For instance, the company could be leasing its production facilities, or be more focussed on intellectual property, such as its brand and software, which is less visible in its book capital. If that is the case, the low Dividend Yield is also explained as such companies tend to invest their income into market development. The other good value ranks for Sales and Profits are encouraging indicators for the stock price value. We recommend further analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks, including the 360° View, before making an investment decision. ...read more
VALUE METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. REVENUES (P/S) | 38 |
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38 |
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47 |
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53 |
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PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. PROFITS (P/E) | 28 |
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60 |
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76 |
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88 |
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PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | ||||||||
PRICE VS. CAPITAL (Market-to-Book) | 10 |
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28 |
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36 |
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49 |
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DIVIDEND YIELD | ||||||||
DIVIDEND YIELD | 1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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1 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: VALUE | 3 |
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27 |
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37 |
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58 |
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Growth Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Growth Rank of 63 (better than 63% compared with alternatives), Lantronix shows an above-average growth dynamic in its industry. Investors also speak of positive momentum. The Growth Rank is based on consolidating four value indicators, where half of the indicators are below and half above average for Lantronix. Profit Growth, with a rank of 73 (better than 73% of its competitors), and Capital Growth, with a rank of 68, are both positive, which is a healthy sign for positive development. But Sales Growth has only a rank of 47, which means that, currently, professionals expect the company to grow less than 53% of its competitors, and Stock Returns are at a rank of 44. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: The overall picture with a consolidated Growth Rank of 63, is a buy recommendation for growth and momentum investors. Stock returns that are a thing of the past can be less of a problem. Below-average revenue growth may be caused by divestments of underperforming businesses. If that is the case, then the positive developments of profit and capital growth are signs of a company with growth potential. If these are the reasons, overall growth is well on track to making this stock attractive for growth investors. While momentum is a popular investment factor, the value aspect might be the more important one, in the longer term. We recommend analyzing the stock with Obermatt’s Value, Safety, and Sentiment Ranks to arrive at a 360° View of the stock purchase case, especially since the growth performance is mixed here. ...read more
GROWTH METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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REVENUE GROWTH | ||||||||
REVENUE GROWTH | 79 |
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80 |
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91 |
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47 |
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PROFIT GROWTH | ||||||||
PROFIT GROWTH | 50 |
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82 |
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96 |
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73 |
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CAPITAL GROWTH | ||||||||
CAPITAL GROWTH | n/a |
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91 |
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54 |
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68 |
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STOCK RETURNS | ||||||||
STOCK RETURNS | 70 |
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93 |
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83 |
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44 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: GROWTH | 84 |
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100 |
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93 |
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63 |
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Safety Metrics in Detail
ANALYSIS: With an Obermatt Safety Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), the company Lantronix has financing practices on the safer side, which mean that their overall debt burden is lower than average. This doesn't mean that the business of Lantronix is safe, it only means that the company is on the safer side regarding possible bankruptcy, assuming that public reporting is correct. The Safety Rank is based on consolidating three financing indicators where two out of three are above average for Lantronix.Leverage is at 59, meaning the company has a below-average debt-to-equity ratio. It has less debt than 59% of its competitors.Refinancing is at a rank of 64, meaning that the portion of the debt that is about to be refinanced is below average. It has less debt in the refinancing stage than 64% of its competitors. Liquidity is at 24, meaning that the company generates less profit to service its debt than 76% of its competitors. This indicates that the company is on the riskier side regarding debt service. ...read more
RECOMMENDATION: With a consolidated Safety Rank of 66 (better than 66% compared with alternatives), Lantronix has a financing structure that is safer than that of its competitors. Low leverage and low refinancing risk mean a safer financing situation. However, low liquidity means that current company cash flows are low in relation to the level of debt. This is a sign of caution in case it is expected for profits to remain low. Investors should compare Obermatt’s Value, Growth, and Sentiment Ranks before deciding. They may also want to investigate why cash flows are expected to be low, making debt service for Lantronix more challenging. ...read more
SAFETY METRICS | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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LEVERAGE | ||||||||
LEVERAGE | 29 |
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69 |
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57 |
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59 |
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REFINANCING | ||||||||
REFINANCING | 47 |
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35 |
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58 |
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64 |
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LIQUIDITY | ||||||||
LIQUIDITY | 24 |
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9 |
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27 |
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24 |
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CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SAFETY | 16 |
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27 |
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63 |
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66 |
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Sentiment Metrics in Detail
SENTIMENT | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | ||||
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ANALYST OPINIONS | ||||||||
ANALYST OPINIONS | n/a |
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77 |
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87 |
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new | |
OPINIONS CHANGE | ||||||||
OPINIONS CHANGE | n/a |
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50 |
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50 |
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new | |
PRO HOLDINGS | ||||||||
PRO HOLDINGS | n/a |
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74 |
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74 |
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new | |
MARKET PULSE | ||||||||
MARKET PULSE | n/a |
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64 |
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77 |
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new | |
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | ||||||||
CONSOLIDATED RANK: SENTIMENT | n/a |
|
92 |
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94 |
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new |
Stock analysis by the purely fact based Obermatt Method for Lantronix from March 21, 2024.
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