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0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 8.0%
Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -0.7%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -73%
Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 42x
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
  Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Hydrogen Economy, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Lightweight Composites, Show more.
  Key risks
LXFR key risks include [1] price volatility and supply chain constraints for critical raw materials like magnesium and zirconium, Show more.
0 Attractive yield
FCF Yield is 8.0%
1 Low stock price volatility
Vol 12M is 39%
2 Megatrend and thematic drivers
Megatrends include Advanced Materials, Hydrogen Economy, and Water Infrastructure. Themes include Lightweight Composites, Show more.
3 Weak multi-year price returns
2Y Excs Rtn is -0.7%, 3Y Excs Rtn is -73%
4 Expensive valuation multiples
P/EPrice/Earnings or Price/(Net Income) is 42x
5 Weak revenue growth
Rev Chg LTMRevenue Change % Last Twelve Months (LTM) is -1.9%, Rev Chg 3Y AvgRevenue Change % averaged over trailing 3 years is -3.1%, Rev Chg QQuarterly Revenue Change % is -12%
6 Key risks
LXFR key risks include [1] price volatility and supply chain constraints for critical raw materials like magnesium and zirconium, Show more.

Valuation, Metrics & Events

Price Chart

Why The Stock Moved

Qualitative Assessment

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Luxfer (LXFR) stock has remained largely at the same level since 11/30/2025 because of the following key factors:

1. Luxfer's mixed Q4 2025 financial results and conservative 2026 outlook created balanced investor sentiment. The company reported adjusted diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.28 for Q4 2025, surpassing analyst expectations of $0.23-$0.24 by 16.67% to 21.74%. However, net sales for the quarter declined 12.3% year-over-year to $90.7 million, missing analyst estimates of $92.7 million to $92.8 million by 2.16% to 2.3%. Furthermore, management provided a 2026 guidance projecting adjusted net sales between $350 million and $370 million, indicating an anticipated mid-single-digit decline due to factors such as temporary softness in high-end automotive applications and the absence of a defense-related MRE add-on.

2. Divergent performance between the Elektron and Gas Cylinders segments offset each other. The Elektron segment demonstrated strong performance, particularly in defense and aerospace applications, serving as a key growth driver for Luxfer in full-year 2025. Conversely, the Gas Cylinders segment faced demand weakness, with Q4 2025 sales declining 9.7% year-over-year across markets including self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), clean energy, and healthcare. This contrasting segmental performance likely contributed to the overall stock stability as strengths in one area mitigated weaknesses in another.

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Stock Movement Drivers

Fundamental Drivers

The -1.4% change in LXFR stock from 11/30/2025 to 3/29/2026 was primarily driven by a -44.4% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)113020253292026Change
Stock Price ($)12.4012.22-1.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)397385-3.2%
Net Income Margin (%)3.6%2.0%-44.4%
P/E Multiple23.242.382.6%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27270.2%
Cumulative Contribution-1.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

11/30/2025 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LXFR-1.4% 
Market (SPY)-5.3%33.6%
Sector (XLB)10.0%41.1%

Fundamental Drivers

The -7.3% change in LXFR stock from 8/31/2025 to 3/29/2026 was primarily driven by a -66.7% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)83120253292026Change
Stock Price ($)13.1812.22-7.3%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)404385-4.8%
Net Income Margin (%)6.0%2.0%-66.7%
P/E Multiple14.542.3191.9%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27270.3%
Cumulative Contribution-7.3%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

8/31/2025 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LXFR-7.3% 
Market (SPY)0.6%40.0%
Sector (XLB)7.1%48.0%

Fundamental Drivers

The 4.4% change in LXFR stock from 2/28/2025 to 3/29/2026 was primarily driven by a 148.8% change in the company's P/E Multiple.
(LTM values as of)22820253292026Change
Stock Price ($)11.7012.224.4%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)392385-1.9%
Net Income Margin (%)4.7%2.0%-57.4%
P/E Multiple17.042.3148.8%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27270.3%
Cumulative Contribution4.4%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2025 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LXFR4.4% 
Market (SPY)9.8%53.9%
Sector (XLB)12.4%58.7%

Fundamental Drivers

The -15.2% change in LXFR stock from 2/28/2023 to 3/29/2026 was primarily driven by a -66.9% change in the company's Net Income Margin (%).
(LTM values as of)22820233292026Change
Stock Price ($)14.4112.22-15.2%
Change Contribution By: 
Total Revenues ($ Mil)405385-5.1%
Net Income Margin (%)6.0%2.0%-66.9%
P/E Multiple16.142.3163.7%
Shares Outstanding (Mil)27272.3%
Cumulative Contribution-15.2%

LTM = Last Twelve Months as of date shown

Market Drivers

2/28/2023 to 3/29/2026
ReturnCorrelation
LXFR-15.2% 
Market (SPY)69.4%40.5%
Sector (XLB)26.8%45.7%

Return vs. Risk

Price Returns Compared

 202120222023202420252026Total [1]
Returns
LXFR Return21%-27%-32%54%9%-8%-8%
Peers Return35%6%31%-20%35%36%177%
S&P 500 Return27%-19%24%23%16%-5%72%

Monthly Win Rates [3]
LXFR Win Rate67%50%42%50%58%33% 
Peers Win Rate60%43%52%42%62%73% 
S&P 500 Win Rate75%42%67%75%67%33% 

Max Drawdowns [4]
LXFR Max Drawdown-4%-31%-40%-14%-25%-14% 
Peers Max Drawdown-6%-27%-15%-30%-33%-2% 
S&P 500 Max Drawdown-1%-25%-1%-2%-15%-5% 


[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: MTRN, ATI, WOR, ALB, TROX.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 3/27/2026 (YTD)

How Low Can It Go

Unique KeyEventLXFRS&P 500
2022 Inflation Shock2022 Inflation Shock  
2022 Inflation Shock% Loss% Loss-66.1%-25.4%
2022 Inflation Shock% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven194.7%34.1%
2022 Inflation ShockTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days464 days
2020 Covid Pandemic2020 Covid Pandemic  
2020 Covid Pandemic% Loss% Loss-41.0%-33.9%
2020 Covid Pandemic% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven69.5%51.3%
2020 Covid PandemicTime to BreakevenTime to Breakeven326 days148 days
2018 Correction2018 Correction  
2018 Correction% Loss% Loss-46.5%-19.8%
2018 Correction% Gain to Breakeven% Gain to Breakeven86.8%24.7%
2018 CorrectionTime to BreakevenTime to BreakevenNot Fully Recovered days120 days

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In The Past

Luxfer's stock fell -66.1% during the 2022 Inflation Shock from a high on 6/1/2021. A -66.1% loss requires a 194.7% gain to breakeven.

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About Luxfer (LXFR)

Luxfer Holdings PLC, together with its subsidiaries, designs, manufactures, and supplies high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices for defense and emergency response, healthcare, transportation, and general industrial end-market applications. It operates in two segments, Elektron and Gas Cylinders. The Elektron segment focuses on specialty materials based on magnesium and zirconium. It provides magnesium alloys for use in variety of industries; magnesium powders for use in countermeasure flares, as well as heater meals; photoengraving plates for graphic arts; and zirconium-based materials and oxides used as catalysts and in the manufacture of advanced ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells, and other performance products. The Gas Cylinders segment manufactures and markets specialized products using carbon composites and aluminum, 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. Luxfer Holdings PLC has operations in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Italy, France, rest of Europe, the Asia Pacific, and internationally. The company was founded in 1898 and is based in Manchester, the United Kingdom.

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1. A niche 3M, providing specialized materials and critical components for defense, healthcare, and industrial sectors.

2. Like Parker Hannifin or Illinois Tool Works (ITW), but specializing in advanced materials and high-pressure gas cylinders for essential applications like firefighting and medical oxygen.

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  • **Magnesium Alloys:** High-performance materials used in various industrial applications.
  • **Magnesium Powders:** Specialty powders primarily used in countermeasure flares and self-heating meal systems.
  • **Photoengraving Plates:** Materials designed for use in graphic arts applications.
  • **Zirconium-based Materials & Oxides:** Advanced materials functioning as catalysts and components in ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells, and other high-performance products.
  • **Carbon Composite & Aluminum Gas Cylinders:** Pressurized containment devices for diverse uses including firefighter SCBAs, medical gases, alternative fuel vehicles, and general industrial applications.

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Luxfer (LXFR) primarily sells to other companies and organizations (Business-to-Business or B2B) rather than directly to individuals.

Based on the provided company description, specific major customer names are not listed. However, Luxfer's products and materials are supplied for various end-market applications, indicating that its customers are companies and entities operating within the following sectors:

  • Defense and Emergency Response: This includes military contractors, defense organizations, and emergency services such as fire departments and ambulance services, which utilize products like countermeasure flares and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA).
  • Healthcare: Customers in this sector include hospitals, clinics, and medical gas suppliers that require specialized cylinders for oxygen and other medical gases.
  • Transportation: This mainly involves manufacturers in the automotive industry, particularly those involved in alternative fuel vehicles, utilizing Luxfer's specialized cylinders.
  • General Industrial: This broad category encompasses various manufacturing and industrial companies that use Luxfer's high-performance materials (magnesium alloys, zirconium-based materials) and components for their own products or processes.

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Andy Butcher, Chief Executive Officer

Andy Butcher became Chief Executive Officer on May 6, 2022, and was also appointed an Executive Director. He has over 30 years of experience with Luxfer, having joined the company in 1991. Prior to his CEO appointment, he served as President of Luxfer Gas Cylinders, Luxfer's largest business unit, since 2014. In 2002, he led the development of Luxfer's composite gas cylinder business. Mr. Butcher holds an M.A. degree in Engineering from Cambridge University and an M.B.A from Keele University.

Steve Webster, Chief Financial Officer

Steve Webster was appointed Chief Financial Officer effective March 1, 2022. Before this role, he served as the Company's Corporate Controller for six years, where he played an instrumental role in Luxfer's business and portfolio transformation. Prior to joining Luxfer, Mr. Webster held various finance leadership roles at global businesses, including Head of Global Accounting at Seadrill Limited and Financial Accounting Director at JT International. He is a Chartered Accountant and holds a degree in International Management and Modern Languages from the University of Bath.

Graham Wardlow, Divisional Managing Director, Luxfer MEL Technologies

Graham Wardlow was appointed Managing Director of Luxfer MEL Technologies in October 2017, and his job title was updated to Divisional Managing Director effective January 1, 2025.

Jeff Moorefield, Vice President and General Manager, Luxfer Magtech

Jeff Moorefield was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Luxfer Magtech on April 1, 2022.

Mark Lawday, Vice President & General Manager, Luxfer Gas Cylinders-Europe

Mark Lawday was appointed Vice President & General Manager of Luxfer Gas Cylinders - Europe in April 2022.

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Key Risks to Luxfer (LXFR)

  1. Raw Material Price Volatility and Supply Disruptions: Luxfer is significantly exposed to fluctuations in the prices of key raw materials such as magnesium, zirconium, carbon fiber, and aluminum. These price changes can impact the company's profitability and margins. For example, there was a notable U.S. magnesium supply disruption in late 2023, and global production of magnesium is heavily reliant on regions with potentially constrained power grids, leading to price spikes and inventory risks. Similarly, aluminum and carbon fiber prices have experienced substantial volatility and increases in recent years. While Luxfer attempts to offset these costs by raising prices and managing its supply chain, the inherent volatility remains a significant risk.
  2. Volatile Demand in Alternative Fuel and Green Technology Sectors: The company's Gas Cylinders segment, which manufactures products for alternative fuel vehicles and other clean energy solutions, faces risks from volatile demand in these markets. The growth expectations for hydrogen and other green technologies have, at times, been oversold, with near-term demand not as robust as anticipated. Regulatory challenges and a "muted" market sentiment, particularly for alternative fuels, were noted as factors leading to a 6% year-over-year decline in the Gas Cylinders segment's sales in Q2 2025. Slower-than-expected uptake of hydrogen as a vehicle fuel could negatively impact this segment's results.
  3. Customer Concentration in the Gas Cylinders Segment: Luxfer's Gas Cylinders segment exhibits a notable concentration of sales among a small number of customers. In 2024, the top ten customers accounted for 62% of the segment's sales, with three customers individually representing 18%, 14%, and 10%. This trend continued into 2025, where the ten largest customers made up approximately 57% of segment sales, with two customers each contributing 15%. Such a high reliance on a limited number of major customers introduces a significant business risk, as the loss of, or a substantial reduction in orders from, any of these key customers could materially and adversely affect the segment's, and thus the company's, financial performance.

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Luxfer Holdings PLC (symbol: LXFR) operates in several addressable markets for its high-performance materials, components, and high-pressure gas containment devices. Below are the estimated market sizes for its main products and services:

Elektron Segment

  • Magnesium Alloys: The global magnesium alloy market size is estimated at USD 2.79 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 10.80 billion by 2035, growing at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 14.47% during the forecast period. Asia-Pacific is the dominating region in this market.
  • Magnesium Powders: The global magnesium powder market size was estimated at USD 338.15 million in 2024 and is predicted to grow to approximately USD 670.45 million by 2035, exhibiting a CAGR of 6.42% from 2025 to 2035. Asia Pacific is the leading consumer of magnesium powder globally.
  • Photoengraving Plates for Graphic Arts: The global printing plates market, which includes photoengraving plates, was valued at USD 15 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 21.4 billion by 2034, growing at a CAGR of 4% from 2025 to 2034. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the printing plates market in 2025.
  • Zirconium-based Materials and Oxides (for catalysts, advanced ceramics, fiber-optic fuel cells): The global zirconium market size was estimated at USD 2.24 billion in 2025 and is predicted to reach approximately USD 4.41 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 7.80% from 2025 to 2034. The Asia Pacific region accounted for more than 46% of the revenue share in 2024.

Gas Cylinders Segment

  • Pressurized Cylinders for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Firefighters: The global self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) market size was valued at USD 1.77 billion in 2025 and is projected to grow to USD 3.30 billion by 2034, exhibiting a CAGR of 7.16% during the forecast period. The global self-contained breathing apparatus cylinders market size was estimated at USD 1,081.4 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 1,466.7 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.2% from 2025 to 2030. North America was the largest revenue-generating market for SCBA cylinders in 2024.
  • Containment of Oxygen and other Medical Gases for Healthcare: The global medical gas market size was estimated at USD 15,899.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 25,552.5 million by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 8.3% from 2025 to 2030. The medical gas cylinder market is forecasted to grow by USD 3.26 billion during 2023-2028, accelerating at a CAGR of 11%. North America dominated the global medical gas market in 2024.
  • Alternative Fuel Vehicles (Cylinders for): The global alternative fuel vehicles market size was valued at USD 796.2 billion in 2024 and is estimated to register a CAGR of 14% between 2025 and 2034. The CNG tank market, a component for alternative fuel vehicles, was valued at USD 1.80 billion in 2023 and is estimated to reach USD 3.99 billion by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 9.25% during the forecast period.
  • General Industrial (Gas Cylinders): The industrial gas cylinders market size is expected to grow from $7.41 billion in 2025 to $7.9 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.7%. Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the industrial gas cylinders market in 2025.

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Here are 3-5 expected drivers of future revenue growth for Luxfer (LXFR) over the next 2-3 years:

  1. Growth in Defense and Aerospace Applications (Elektron Segment): Luxfer anticipates continued revenue growth from its Elektron segment, specifically driven by sustained momentum in defense and aerospace applications. The company has experienced record volume levels in its Magtech Solutions and is focusing on higher-value programs within this market.
  2. Increased Demand for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) and Alternative Fuel Cylinders (Gas Cylinders Segment): The Gas Cylinders segment is expected to benefit from increased demand for SCBA cylinders, including anticipated replacement cycles, and growth in alternative fuel vehicles, particularly with new automotive platforms expected to contribute to acceleration in 2027.
  3. Launch of New Products and Innovation: Luxfer's strategic priorities include the introduction of next-generation products, with a focus on advanced alloys and chemical formulations tailored for aerospace, defense, and clean-energy markets. These new product introductions are expected to drive revenue acceleration, particularly beyond 2026.
  4. Operational Optimization and Efficiency Initiatives: The company's ongoing operational excellence initiatives, such as the Centers of Excellence in Riverside and Saxonburg, are designed to strengthen its cost structure and improve operational efficiency. While primarily impacting profitability, these improvements can indirectly support competitive pricing and market share gains, thereby contributing to revenue growth.
  5. Expansion into Environmental and Healthcare Technologies: Luxfer is strategically positioned to capitalize on increasing demand within environmental technologies and healthcare technologies, leveraging its expertise in high-performance materials and niche applications. This focus aligns with the growing need for sustainable and health-focused solutions.

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Share Repurchases

  • Luxfer repurchased 246,875 shares of common stock for approximately $3.1 million in 2025.

Share Issuance

  • No significant share issuances were explicitly reported as major capital allocation decisions within the last 3-5 years in the provided search results.

Outbound Investments

  • Luxfer completed the divestiture of its Graphic Arts business in early 2025, which enhanced its portfolio focus on core segments.
  • In 2021, Luxfer acquired the Structural Composites Industries (SCI) business from Worthington Industries for $20 million in cash. This acquisition was intended to strengthen Luxfer's composite cylinder offering and capabilities in alternative fuels.

Capital Expenditures

  • Capital expenditures, including the purchase of intangible assets, were approximately $3.2 million in 2025, $3.0 million in 2024, $7.8 million in 2023, and $10.7 million in 2022.
  • For 2026, capital expenditures are expected to be above normal levels, ranging between $15 million and $20 million. These expenditures are primarily focused on supporting optimization initiatives, growth opportunities, and productivity improvements.
  • Significant capital expenditures include relocating aerospace and life support product lines from Pomona, California, to Riverside, California, and investing over $6 million in consolidating U.S. magnesium powder operations at its Saxonburg site, with completion expected before the end of 2026. These operational excellence initiatives are anticipated to generate approximately $6 million in long-term annual savings.

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Peer Comparisons

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Financials

LXFRMTRNATIWORALBTROXMedian
NameLuxfer Materion ATI Worthing.AlbemarleTronox  
Mkt Price12.22141.39140.4350.70179.459.1295.56
Mkt Cap0.32.919.12.521.11.42.7
Rev LTM3851,7874,5871,2545,1432,8982,342
Op Inc LTM351136427467-2170
FCF LTM2624334161692-28193
FCF 3Y Avg2818129268-376-14323
CFO LTM341036142121,28260158
CFO 3Y Avg371123693351,099181258

Growth & Margins

LXFRMTRNATIWORALBTROXMedian
NameLuxfer Materion ATI Worthing.AlbemarleTronox  
Rev Chg LTM-1.9%6.0%5.2%7.4%-4.4%-5.7%1.7%
Rev Chg 3Y Avg-3.1%0.7%6.2%-6.3%-5.7%-5.1%-4.1%
Rev Chg Q-12.3%12.1%0.4%19.5%15.9%8.0%10.0%
QoQ Delta Rev Chg LTM-3.2%3.1%0.1%4.4%4.0%1.9%2.5%
Op Mgn LTM9.1%6.3%14.0%5.9%1.3%-0.7%6.1%
Op Mgn 3Y Avg8.9%7.6%12.7%2.8%-2.9%4.3%5.9%
QoQ Delta Op Mgn LTM-1.9%-2.0%0.2%0.4%0.9%-2.9%-0.8%
CFO/Rev LTM8.8%5.8%13.4%16.9%24.9%2.1%11.1%
CFO/Rev 3Y Avg9.5%6.6%8.3%26.2%17.2%6.1%8.9%
FCF/Rev LTM6.8%1.3%7.3%12.8%13.5%-9.7%7.0%
FCF/Rev 3Y Avg7.1%1.1%2.8%20.9%-4.5%-4.9%1.9%

Valuation

LXFRMTRNATIWORALBTROXMedian
NameLuxfer Materion ATI Worthing.AlbemarleTronox  
Mkt Cap0.32.919.12.521.11.42.7
P/S0.81.64.22.04.10.51.8
P/EBIT12.926.130.117.3-61.3-5.115.1
P/E42.339.247.223.5-41.4-3.131.3
P/CFO9.628.431.111.716.524.120.3
Total Yield3.4%2.7%2.1%5.3%-1.5%-29.2%2.4%
Dividend Yield1.1%0.2%0.0%1.1%0.9%3.3%1.0%
FCF Yield 3Y Avg8.6%0.7%0.8%10.4%-3.5%-16.8%0.7%
D/E0.20.20.10.10.22.30.2
Net D/E0.10.20.10.10.12.20.1

Returns

LXFRMTRNATIWORALBTROXMedian
NameLuxfer Materion ATI Worthing.AlbemarleTronox  
1M Rtn-5.1%-13.3%-14.2%-9.1%0.7%21.9%-7.1%
3M Rtn-12.4%9.8%20.1%-3.7%19.9%114.1%14.9%
6M Rtn-11.1%18.6%69.6%-6.1%104.8%130.8%44.1%
12M Rtn10.2%70.4%175.6%1.8%152.9%33.8%52.1%
3Y Rtn-14.1%26.4%260.4%26.7%-15.6%-25.9%6.2%
1M Excs Rtn-0.6%-4.5%-6.3%-3.2%5.1%35.2%-1.9%
3M Excs Rtn-3.9%18.7%28.5%4.4%29.3%121.3%23.6%
6M Excs Rtn-6.2%23.7%85.0%0.3%116.3%142.6%54.3%
12M Excs Rtn-3.5%52.0%148.6%-11.8%129.7%24.9%38.5%
3Y Excs Rtn-72.7%-29.5%208.3%-11.3%-74.9%-83.5%-51.1%

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Financials

Segment Financials

Assets by Segment
$ Mil20252024202320222021
Elektron173162216206190
Gas Cylinders122131133123100
Other6451503525
Graphic Arts1520   
Discontinued operations888532
Total382372407369346


Price Behavior

Price Behavior
Market Price$12.22 
Market Cap ($ Bil)0.3 
First Trading Date10/03/2012 
Distance from 52W High-21.9% 
   50 Days200 Days
DMA Price$13.92$13.01
DMA Trendupdown
Distance from DMA-12.2%-6.1%
 3M1YR
Volatility46.6%39.3%
Downside Capture0.730.88
Upside Capture79.42113.44
Correlation (SPY)32.9%55.5%
LXFR Betas & Captures as of 2/28/2026

 1M2M3M6M1Y3Y
Beta-0.020.670.681.131.061.07
Up Beta-0.190.250.121.371.041.07
Down Beta1.611.261.251.281.091.17
Up Capture-151%12%62%82%102%71%
Bmk +ve Days9203170142431
Stock +ve Days11223666133371
Down Capture56%77%42%108%104%104%
Bmk -ve Days12213054109320
Stock -ve Days8162253108362

[1] Upside and downside betas calculated using positive and negative benchmark daily returns respectively
Based On 1-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LXFR
LXFR8.0%39.2%0.29-
Sector ETF (XLB)14.6%20.9%0.5559.3%
Equity (SPY)14.5%18.9%0.5955.5%
Gold (GLD)50.2%27.7%1.462.4%
Commodities (DBC)17.8%17.6%0.8516.4%
Real Estate (VNQ)0.4%16.4%-0.1547.3%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)-23.7%44.2%-0.4924.0%

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Based On 5-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LXFR
LXFR-6.0%38.5%-0.06-
Sector ETF (XLB)6.7%18.9%0.2546.5%
Equity (SPY)11.8%17.0%0.5442.1%
Gold (GLD)20.7%17.7%0.967.8%
Commodities (DBC)11.6%18.9%0.5013.6%
Real Estate (VNQ)3.0%18.8%0.0737.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)4.0%56.6%0.2922.6%

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Based On 10-Year Data
Annualized
Return
Annualized
Volatility
Sharpe
Ratio
Correlation
with LXFR
LXFR5.0%40.5%0.25-
Sector ETF (XLB)10.1%20.6%0.4447.0%
Equity (SPY)14.0%17.9%0.6743.8%
Gold (GLD)13.3%15.8%0.705.1%
Commodities (DBC)8.2%17.6%0.3918.1%
Real Estate (VNQ)4.7%20.7%0.1937.9%
Bitcoin (BTCUSD)66.4%66.8%1.0615.0%

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Short Interest

Short Interest: As Of Date3132026
Short Interest: Shares Quantity0.7 Mil
Short Interest: % Change Since 228202699.3%
Average Daily Volume0.3 Mil
Days-to-Cover Short Interest2.8 days
Basic Shares Quantity26.7 Mil
Short % of Basic Shares2.6%

Earnings Returns History

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 Forward Returns
Earnings Date1D Returns5D Returns21D Returns
10/11/2023-12.4%-30.3%-38.2%
10/25/20216.8%1.4%1.8%
7/26/20210.6%2.3%5.1%
2/23/20212.1%0.5%2.1%
10/26/20200.0%-11.7%18.4%
7/27/20202.6%0.8%8.0%
3/5/20200.8%-27.1%-12.8%
SUMMARY STATS   
# Positive645
# Negative132
Median Positive1.4%1.1%5.1%
Median Negative-12.4%-27.1%-25.5%
Max Positive6.8%2.3%18.4%
Max Negative-12.4%-30.3%-38.2%

SEC Filings

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Report DateFiling DateFiling
12/31/202502/24/202610-K
09/30/202510/28/202510-Q
06/30/202507/29/202510-Q
03/31/202504/29/202510-Q
12/31/202402/25/202510-K
09/30/202410/29/202410-Q
06/30/202407/30/202410-Q
03/31/202404/30/202410-Q
12/31/202302/27/202410-K
09/30/202310/25/202310-Q
06/30/202307/25/202310-Q
03/31/202304/26/202310-Q
12/31/202203/01/202310-K
09/30/202210/25/202210-Q
06/30/202207/27/202210-Q
03/31/202204/25/202210-Q

Insider Activity

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#OwnerTitleHoldingActionFiling DatePriceSharesTransacted
Value
Value of
Held Shares
Form
1Webster, StephenChief Financial OfficerDirectSell611202511.834,24450,207315,411Form
2Hipple, Richard J DirectSell610202510.024,10841,162158,346Form
3Stein, Sylvia Ann DirectSell610202510.024,10841,16299,208Form
4Snowdon, Clive SpouseSell610202510.024,12041,282219,468Form
5Trimberger, Lisa G Lisa G. Trimberger TrustSell610202510.024,10841,162158,897Form