Latest Ratios: P/E Ratio -6.4x · EV/EBITDA 9.1x · ROE -12.5%. (1996–2025 historical series)
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $181M | $86M | $127M | $142M | $164M | $352M | $317M | $143M | $195M | $247M | $258M |
| Enterprise Value | $420M | $325M | $374M | $411M | $484M | $675M | $679M | $550M | $493M | $334M | $346M |
| P/E Ratio → | -6.39 | — | — | — | — | 16.99 | — | — | — | 117.86 | 16.44 |
| P/S Ratio | 0.28 | 0.13 | 0.19 | 0.21 | 0.22 | 0.41 | 0.41 | 0.19 | 0.28 | 0.43 | 0.44 |
| P/B Ratio | 0.85 | 0.42 | 0.55 | 0.62 | 0.68 | 1.38 | 1.38 | 0.61 | 0.70 | 1.17 | 1.31 |
| P/FCF | 55.63 | 26.35 | 7.77 | 2.65 | 7.67 | 10.66 | 7.42 | 6.91 | 17.31 | 23.07 | 9.79 |
| P/OCF | 23.79 | 11.27 | 6.84 | 2.52 | 6.73 | 9.51 | 7.08 | 4.79 | 10.17 | 14.51 | 8.68 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.88 | 0.75 | 0.70 | 0.58 | 0.58 |
| EV / EBITDA | 9.14 | 7.07 | 7.58 | 7.98 | 11.04 | 9.37 | 13.68 | 319.85 | 11.78 | 11.37 | 8.39 |
| EV / EBIT | 17.42 | — | 30.04 | 12.77 | 18.44 | 13.35 | 29.74 | — | 26.66 | 19.76 | 12.91 |
| EV / FCF | — | 99.91 | 22.91 | 7.67 | 22.66 | 20.45 | 15.89 | 26.57 | 43.78 | 31.23 | 13.12 |
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 37.1% | 37.1% | 38.2% | 37.1% | 35.8% | 35.2% | 35.6% | 34.7% | 36.3% | 37.1% | 36.6% |
| Operating Margin | 3.7% | 3.7% | 4.0% | 4.7% | 3.3% | 5.9% | 3.2% | -3.2% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 4.6% |
| Net Profit Margin | -4.2% | -4.2% | -2.2% | -1.2% | -0.8% | 2.4% | -0.4% | -6.0% | -0.2% | 0.4% | 2.7% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | -12.5% | -12.5% | -6.6% | -3.6% | -2.5% | 8.6% | -1.3% | -17.2% | -0.7% | 1.1% | 7.9% |
| ROA | -4.5% | -4.5% | -2.3% | -1.2% | -0.8% | 2.5% | -0.4% | -6.0% | -0.3% | 0.5% | 3.9% |
| ROIC | 3.9% | 3.9% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 3.2% | 6.5% | 3.0% | -2.9% | 3.2% | 3.9% | 7.0% |
| ROCE | 5.2% | 5.2% | 5.4% | 5.7% | 4.0% | 8.2% | 3.9% | -3.6% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 8.8% |
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 1.20 | 1.20 | 1.09 | 1.23 | 1.43 | 1.37 | 1.73 | 1.77 | 1.09 | 0.45 | 0.48 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 5.30 | 5.30 | 5.07 | 5.53 | 7.85 | 4.87 | 8.01 | 243.23 | 7.30 | 3.23 | 2.32 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | 1.18 | 1.08 | 1.16 | 1.33 | 1.26 | 1.57 | 1.72 | 1.07 | 0.41 | 0.44 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | 5.21 | 5.21 | 5.01 | 5.22 | 7.31 | 4.48 | 7.29 | 236.62 | 7.12 | 2.97 | 2.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | 73.56 | 15.14 | 5.01 | 15.00 | 9.79 | 8.47 | 19.66 | 26.47 | 8.15 | 3.33 |
| Interest Coverage | -0.51 | -0.51 | 0.56 | 1.48 | 1.52 | 3.57 | 1.32 | -1.11 | 1.03 | 3.94 | 5.58 |
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.85 | 2.85 | 2.46 | 2.48 | 3.08 | 2.26 | 2.34 | 3.07 | 3.76 | 3.61 | 2.81 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.37 | 1.37 | 1.13 | 1.24 | 1.37 | 1.00 | 1.21 | 1.45 | 1.71 | 1.76 | 1.33 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.03 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.11 | 0.18 | 0.13 | 0.20 | 0.11 | 0.09 | 0.11 | 0.09 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 1.13 | 1.08 | 1.03 | 1.00 | 1.04 | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0.99 | 1.44 | 1.48 |
| Inventory Turnover | 2.10 | 2.10 | 2.09 | 2.29 | 2.10 | 2.07 | 2.44 | 2.77 | 2.59 | 2.75 | 2.78 |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 91.18 | 83.77 | 82.48 | 70.82 | 74.05 | 80.69 | 64.67 | 65.66 | 68.05 | 64.40 |
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.2% | 4.4% | 3.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.1% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 1.7% | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Payout Ratio | — | — | — | — | — | 18.5% | — | — | — | 114.9% | 15.3% |
| Metric | TTM | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 | FY 2016 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | — | — | — | — | — | 5.9% | — | — | — | 0.8% | 6.1% |
| FCF Yield | 1.8% | 3.8% | 12.9% | 37.7% | 13.0% | 9.4% | 13.5% | 14.5% | 5.8% | 4.3% | 10.2% |
| Buyback Yield | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.8% | 3.9% | 0.9% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.2% | 4.4% | 3.9% | 4.4% | 6.2% | 2.0% | 1.2% | 2.5% | 2.0% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $22M | $21M | $21M | $22M | $22M | $21M | $21M | $19M | $15M | $15M |
Retailer destocking and leverage
According to recent market data, LCUT trades at a negative trailing P/E of -6.14, reflecting the market's skepticism regarding the company's ability to return to consistent profitability in the near term compared to its historical valuation multiples and broader consumer cyclical peers.
The forward P/E of 10.97 suggests that investors are pricing in a recovery, yet the P/S ratio of 0.27 indicates that the market assigns very little value to the company's top-line revenue stream. This valuation gap warrants further investigation into whether the current discount is a temporary reaction to cyclical headwinds or a structural re-rating of the business model.
Based on reported financial statements, LCUT's ROIC has exhibited significant volatility, oscillating between -6.4% and 3.4% over the last ten quarters, which suggests that the company is struggling to generate meaningful returns on its invested capital base in the current retail environment.
The inability to maintain a positive ROIC consistently above the cost of capital indicates that recent acquisitions and capital allocations have not yet translated into sustainable value creation. Investors should monitor whether management can improve asset utilization or if the current capital structure will continue to drag on overall returns.
As reported in recent filings, LCUT's cash conversion cycle remains elevated, peaking at 255 days in 2025Q2, which highlights the company's structural difficulty in managing inventory turnover and supplier payment terms compared to more efficient peers in the housewares industry.
The high days inventory outstanding (DIO) of 194 days in 2026Q1 suggests that the company is carrying significant stock levels, which may be a response to retailer destocking pressures. This inefficiency ties up liquidity and increases the risk of future inventory write-downs if consumer demand does not materialize as expected.
Based on the latest quarterly data, LCUT's debt-to-EBITDA ratio has shown extreme volatility, reaching as high as 41.28 in 2024Q2, which indicates that the company's ability to service its debt obligations is highly sensitive to fluctuations in operating performance and cash flow generation.
While the debt-to-equity ratio of 0.30 appears manageable in isolation, the inconsistent interest coverage ratio suggests that the company's financial flexibility is limited. The reliance on external financing to bridge operational gaps warrants close scrutiny, particularly if revenue contraction persists and further compresses operating margins.
The P/E ratio is frequently misapplied to LCUT, as it obscures the company's true cash-generative potential by failing to account for the significant non-cash charges and working capital swings that characterize its asset-light, high-SKU business model.
Analysts should instead focus on EV/EBITDA or free cash flow yield to better understand the company's operational performance, as these metrics are less distorted by the accounting volatility inherent in the company's licensing and inventory management practices. Relying solely on P/E may lead to an inaccurate assessment of the company's underlying value.
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Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 9.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 8.5x.
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is -12.5%. The historical average is 3.1%.
Based on historical data, Lifetime Brands, Inc. is trading at a P/E of -6.4x. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s current dividend yield is 2.20%.
Lifetime Brands, Inc. has 37.1% gross margin and 3.7% operating margin.
Lifetime Brands, Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 5.3x, indicating high leverage. A ratio above 4x may signal elevated financial risk.