Littelfuse LFUS
United StatesTechnology · Electronic ComponentsUSD
488.75 USD (+12.4%)
4 analysts
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Littelfuse is a US manufacturer of electronic components, mainly fuses, circuit protection devices and sensors, selling to the industrial, automotive and electronics sectors.
Key points
from its scores- ✓Good share-price trend9.3
- ✓Strong growth8.7
- ✓Very solid balance sheet7.7
- ✕Unfavourable risk and backdrop4.0
- !Somewhat demanding valuation5.0
AI analysis
bottom line, main risk, context and newsStrong growth and financial solidity offset the average valuation, but negative return on equity and high momentum (74.56) suggest waiting for a better entry point.
Littelfuse has a very solid balance sheet (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.14, liquidity of 2.76) and exceptional growth (revenue +20.4%, earnings +51.7%), with an operating margin of 18.8% sustaining profitability. The valuation (forward P/E 21.64) is reasonable for its expansion pace, although the negative ROE (-0.31) and 63.9% free cash flow conversion warrant monitoring capital efficiency.
The main risk is capital efficiency: the negative ROE (-0.31) and 63.9% free cash flow conversion indicate that growth may not be translating into shareholder returns, which would limit future re-rating.
Context and risks
No recent relevant news. The macro context of rising US rates has a limited effect: net debt is minimal (Net Debt/EBITDA of 0.14) and the forward P/E of 21.64 does not reflect an extreme duration valuation. The electronic components business has no direct exposure to commodities or conflicted shipping routes.
Is Littelfuse stock cheap or expensive?
at the analysis dateOn EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%).
| Multiple | Company | Sector | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| EV / EBITDA | 19.5 | 20.4 | −5% |
| Price / book | 4.2 | 6.3 | −33% |
| Price / sales | 4.2 | 5.3 | −20% |
Sector: median of the 283 Technology companies analysed. In bold, the multiples used for the comparison.
Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3).
Average analyst target: 488.75 USD, +12.4% versus the price.
Classic formulas with standard assumptions (5.0% growth, 8-9% discount rate). Indicative only: they change a lot with the assumptions and are not a recommendation.
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Score by category
0 to 10 · hover overtap each one to see what it measuresKey metrics
at the analysis date · compared with the Technology medianValuation
- Forward P/E
- 21.6
- EV / EBITDA
- 19.5
- Price / book
- 4.2
- Price / sales
- 4.2
- PEG
- 2.10
- Market cap
- 11.0B USD
- Enterprise value
- 11.1B USD
Profitability
- ROE
- −0.3%
- ROA
- 6.7%
- ROIC (approx.)
- 14.8%
- Gross margin
- 39.3%
- Operating margin
- 18.8%
- Net margin
- −0.3%
- Free cash flow
- 364.8M USD
- FCF yield
- 3.3%
- Cash conversion
- 64%
Solvency
- Total debt
- 709.4M USD
- Net debt
- 78.8M USD
- Cash
- 630.6M USD
- EBITDA
- 570.8M USD
- Net debt / EBITDA
- 0.14
- Debt / equity
- 27.09
- Current ratio
- 2.76
- Quick ratio
- 1.84
Growth
- Revenue growth
- +20.4%
- Earnings growth
- +51.7%
- EPS (TTM)
- −0.50 USD
- EPS (forward)
- 20.09 USD
Dividend
- Dividend yield
- 0.7%
- Payout
- 60.0%
Risk and market
- Beta
- 1.48
- Analyst consensus
- none (4)
- Target price
- 488.75 USD
- 52-week range
- 233.36 – 500.57
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Is Littelfuse stock cheap or expensive?
On EV / EBITDA, it trades in line with the Technology median (within 15%). Valuation score: 5.0 out of 10 (median for Technology: 5.3). Average analyst target: 488.75 USD, +12.4% versus the price. This is not investment advice.
What score does Littelfuse get on MeridIAn Screener?
It scores 6.3 out of 10, rank 736 of 2,130 (better than 63% of the companies analysed). Its strongest category is Momentum (9.3) and its weakest, Risk & Context (4.0). Analysis of 08/10/2026.
How much is Littelfuse worth on the stock market?
Its market capitalisation is 11.0B USD and its enterprise value, debt included, is 11.1B USD.
How much debt does Littelfuse have?
Its net debt (debt minus cash) is 78.8M USD. That is 0.14 times its EBITDA; the Technology median is 0.20.
Does Littelfuse pay a dividend?
Yes: its dividend yield is 0.74% and it pays out 60% of its earnings.
How has Littelfuse stock performed over the last year?
It has risen 75.5% over the last year, excluding dividends. Over the last 52 weeks it has traded between 233.36 and 500.57 USD. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What do analysts think of Littelfuse?
4 analysts cover it; their average recommendation is “none” and their average target is 488.75 USD (+12.4% versus the price). It is an estimate, not market data.