Luxfer Holdings PLC
NYSE•LXFR
CEO: Mr. Andrew William John Butcher
Sector: Industrials
Industry: Industrial - Machinery
Listing Date: 2012-10-03
Luxfer Holdings PLC, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and supplies high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices for defense and first response, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial applications. The company operates through three segments: Elektron, Gas Cylinders, and graphic Arts. The Elektron segment focuses on specialty materials based primarily on magnesium and zirconium. This segment also provides magnesium alloys for use in aerospace, healthcare, and oil and gas applications; magnesium powders for use in countermeasure flares, as well as heater meals; and zirconium-based materials and oxides used as catalysts and in the manufacture of advanced ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells, pharmaceuticals, and other performance products. The Gas Cylinders segment manufactures and markets specialized products using carbon composites and aluminum alloys, including pressurized cylinders for use in various applications comprising self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) for firefighters, containment of oxygen, and other medical gases for healthcare, alternative fuel vehicles, and general industrial applications. The Graphic Art segments provides magnesium photo-engraving plates, engraving metals, and etching chemicals. This segment also offers magnesium, copper, and zinc photo-engraving plates for graphic arts and luxury packaging; developer solutions; and solid wrought magnesium slab and sheet. Luxfer Holdings PLC has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, Canada, rest of Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company was founded in 1898 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Contact Information
8989 North Port Washington Road, Suite 211, Milwaukee, WI, 53217, United States
414-269-2419
Market Cap
$406.29M
P/E (TTM)
28.4
39.1
Dividend Yield
3.4%
52W High
$15.50
52W Low
$9.41
52W Range
Rank37Top 34.1%
4.4
F-Score
Modified Piotroski Analysis
Based on 10-year fundamentals
Average • 4.4 / 9 points
Scoring Range (0-9)
8-9: Excellent Value
6-7: Strong Fundamentals
4-5: Average Quality
0-3: Weak Performance
Data Period: 2016-2025
Financial Dashboard
Q3 2025 Data
Revenue
$92.90M-6.54%
4-Quarter Trend
EPS
$0.10-78.72%
4-Quarter Trend
FCF
$10.56M+12.35%
4-Quarter Trend
2025 Q3 Earnings Highlights
Key Highlights
Gross Margin Expansion Year-to-date gross profit margin improved 1.0 point to 22.8% on $67.1M gross profit, despite lower Q3 sales.
Continuing Sales Growth Excluding Graphic Arts, year-to-date net sales grew 4.6% to $293.9M, driven by MREs and aerospace cylinder demand.
Balance Sheet Strength Total shareholders' equity increased to $231.6M by September 28, 2025, up from $219.5M at year-end 2024.
Cash Flow Positive Net Increase Net cash increased $2.1M year-to-date, supported by $18.4M cash generated from operating activities for continuing operations.
Risk Factors
Q3 Profitability Decline Net income from continuing operations dropped significantly 80.2% in the third quarter to $2.5M versus $12.6M prior year.
Significant Restructuring Costs Recognized $3.5M restructuring charge in Q3 2025 related to centralizing North American Gas Cylinders and Elektron divisions.
Q3 Revenue Contraction Third quarter net sales fell 6.5% to $92.9M, partially offset by strong MRE sales and aerospace cylinder gains.
Increased Effective Tax Rate Year-to-date effective tax rate on continuing operations rose to 35.3% in 2025 compared to 34.2% in 2024.
Outlook
Debt Facility Maturity Extended Completed shelf facility refinance in July 2025, extending expiry terms from October 2026 to July 2030.
Strategic Focus on Margins Operating objectives include ongoing cost control, productivity improvements, and navigating market volatility for margin expansion.
Superform Sale Expected Expect the Superform U.S. business, currently held-for-sale, to be sold within the next twelve months.
NHTSA Investigation Ongoing Preliminary Evaluation opened by NHTSA regarding CNG fuel leaks; company is cooperating but financial impact is unestimable.
Peer Comparison
Revenue (TTM)
$2.55B
$2.16B
$1.64B
Gross Margin (Latest Quarter)
60.2%
ACCO33.0%
29.5%
Key Metrics
Symbol | Market Cap | P/E (TTM) | ROE (TTM) | Debt to Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | $935.46M | -8.0 | 38.5% | 70.5% |
| MTW | $479.57M | 8.4 | 8.6% | 29.1% |
| WNC | $422.99M | 1.7 | 74.6% | 32.3% |
Long-Term Trends
Last 4 Quarters
Revenue
Net Income
Operating Cash Flow
4Q Revenue CAGR
-3.5%
Flat Growth
4Q Net Income CAGR
-8.3%
Declining Profitability
Cash Flow Stability
100%
Strong Cash Flow
Research & Insights
Next earnings:Feb 24, 2026
EPS:$0.24
|Revenue:-
Reports
All Years
Form 10-Q - Q3 2025
Period End: Sep 28, 2025|Filed: Oct 28, 2025|Revenue: $92.90M-6.5%|EPS: $0.10-78.7%MissForm 10-Q - Q2 2025
Period End: Jun 29, 2025|Filed: Jul 29, 2025|Revenue: $104.00M+4.3%|EPS: $0.10-622.6%MissForm 10-Q - Q1 2025
Period End: Mar 30, 2025|Filed: Apr 29, 2025|Revenue: $97.00M+8.5%|EPS: $0.21+110.0%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2024
Period End: Dec 31, 2024|Filed: Feb 25, 2025|Revenue: $391.90M-3.2%|EPS: $0.69+1077.3%MissForm 10-Q - Q3 2024
Period End: Sep 29, 2024|Filed: Oct 29, 2024|Revenue: $99.40M+2.1%|EPS: $0.47-1073.1%BeatForm 10-Q - Q2 2024
Period End: Jun 30, 2024|Filed: Jul 30, 2024|Revenue: $99.70M-9.7%|EPS: $-0.02-110.9%MissForm 10-Q - Q1 2024
Period End: Mar 31, 2024|Filed: Apr 30, 2024|Revenue: $89.40M-11.7%|EPS: $0.10+437.6%BeatForm 10-K - FY 2023
Period End: Dec 31, 2023|Filed: Feb 27, 2024|Revenue: $405.00M-4.3%|EPS: $-0.07-107.1%Miss