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
€1.9B
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-€1.91
1.57
€0.10
0.46%
Price and volume
Market cap
€1.9B
Beta
1.57
52-week high
€33.80
52-week low
€19.66
Average daily volume
47K
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)
0.304
Price to book
0.47
Price to tangible book (TTM)
1.07
Price to free cash flow (TTM)
16.691
Free cash flow yield (TTM)
5.99%
Free cash flow per share (TTM)
1.297
Dividend yield (TTM)
0.46%
Forward dividend yield
0.46%
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 delivered a 31.7% jump in first-quarter 2025 core profit to €133 million—beating analyst forecasts—and confirmed its full-year EBITDA guidance, driven by improved efficiency and cost management under its “FORWARD!” plan (Reuters).
The company agreed to sell its entire 40.94% stake in Envalior for around €1.2 billion by March 2026, unlocking significant value and boosting liquidity, which spurred an 8.5% rise in its share price (Reuters).
Proceeds from the April 1, 2025 sale of its Urethane Systems unit were used to redeem a €500 million bond due in May 2025, reducing net financial debt by about 18% and further strengthening the balance sheet (Reuters).
Lanxess cut its full-year 2025 EBITDA guidance to €528 million–€580 million, down from €600 million–€650 million, citing persistent weak demand and a bleak economic outlook (Reuters).
The company warned that full-year 2025 earnings would be hit by slow economic growth and ongoing geopolitical tensions—forecasting EBITDA of €600 million–€650 million—and its shares fell 5.6% in pre-market trading (Reuters).
New U.S. import tariffs under President Trump are disrupting global trade and dampening customer orders, with Lanxess among major European chemical producers facing margin pressure and heightened market uncertainty (Reuters).
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FAQs
What’s the current market cap for LANXESS AG stock?
LANXESS AG (LXS) has a market cap of €1.9B as of October 25, 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 October 25, 2025.
Does LANXESS AG stock pay dividends?
Yes, the LANXESS AG (LXS) stock pays dividends to shareholders. As of October 25, 2025, the dividend rate is €0.1 and the yield is 0.46%. 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.