LANXESS AG/€LXS
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About LANXESS AG
LANXESS AG is a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Cologne, Germany. It operates in the chemical industry, focusing on the production of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals, and plastics. The company's product segments cater to various sectors, including construction, automotive, agriculture, and consumer goods. Established in 2004, LANXESS was formed through a spinoff from Bayer AG. Its global presence spans over 30 countries, with significant operations in Europe, North America, and Asia. The company emphasizes sustainable practices and innovation in its product development to maintain competitive strengths within its industry.
Ticker
€LXS
Sector
Primary listing
XETRA
Employees
11,901
Headquarters
Website
LANXESS AG Metrics
BasicAdvanced
€2B
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-€1.91
1.57
€0.10
0.43%
Price and volume
Market cap
€2B
Beta
1.57
52-week high
€33.80
52-week low
€20.34
Average daily volume
33K
Dividend rate
€0.10
Financial strength
Current ratio
2.408
Quick ratio
0.896
Long term debt to equity
60.31
Total debt to equity
62.312
Profitability
EBITDA (TTM)
485
Gross margin (TTM)
21.19%
Net profit margin (TTM)
-2.68%
Effective tax rate (TTM)
9.89%
Revenue per employee (TTM)
€520,000
Management effectiveness
Return on equity (TTM)
-3.83%
Valuation
Price to revenue (TTM)
0.328
Price to book
0.5
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.15
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
18.025
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.55%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.297
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.43%
Forward dividend yield
0.43%
Growth
Revenue change (TTM)
-2.75%
Earnings per share change (TTM)
-80.24%
3-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-5.09%
10-year revenue growth (CAGR)
-2.70%
3-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
-17.51%
10-year earnings per share growth (CAGR)
8.69%
3-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-54.33%
10-year dividend per share growth (CAGR)
-14.87%
Bulls say / Bears say
Lanxess reported a 31.7% increase in first-quarter core profit to €133 million, surpassing analysts' forecast of €131.6 million and demonstrating strong operational resilience amid market headwinds (Reuters).
The company used proceeds from its sale of the Urethane Systems business to redeem its €500 million benchmark bond and reduce debt, enhancing its balance-sheet flexibility and financial stability (Reuters).
Lanxess confirmed its full-year EBITDA pre-exceptionals guidance of €600–650 million, reinforcing management’s confidence in achieving its financial targets despite ongoing economic uncertainties (Reuters).
On August 14, 2025, Lanxess cut its full-year EBITDA guidance to €528–580 million from €600–650 million, citing persistent weak demand in its core markets as the primary driver of the downgrade (Reuters).
CEO Matthias Zachert warned that escalating U.S. tariff disputes and a deteriorating economic environment are creating “massive uncertainty,” further pressuring the company's revenue visibility and investor sentiment (Reuters).
Lanxess anticipated a second-quarter earnings decline due to the exclusion of contributions from its divested Urethane Systems unit, underscoring vulnerability to segmental shifts and the impact of strategic divestitures (Reuters).
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for LANXESS AG stock?
LANXESS AG (LXS) has a market cap of €2B as of September 08, 2025.
What is the P/E ratio for LANXESS AG stock?
The price to earnings (P/E) ratio for LANXESS AG (LXS) stock is 0 as of September 08, 2025.
Does LANXESS AG stock pay dividends?
Yes, the LANXESS AG (LXS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of September 08, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.1 and the yield is 0.43%. LANXESS AG has a payout ratio of 0% on a trailing twelve-month basis.
When is the next LANXESS AG dividend payment date?
The next LANXESS AG (LXS) dividend payment date is unconfirmed.
What is the beta indicator for LANXESS AG?
LANXESS AG (LXS) has a beta rating of 1.57. This means that it is more volatile than the market, on average. A beta of 1 would indicate the stock moves in-line with the market, while a beta of 2 would indicate the stock moves twice as much as the market.