(LNW) Light & Wonder - Ratings and Ratios
Gaming Machines,Digital Games,Social Games,Casino Software,Table Equipment
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Description: LNW Light & Wonder
Light & Wonder, Inc. (NASDAQ:LNW) is a diversified gaming company operating across multiple platforms, generating revenue through its three primary segments: Gaming, SciPlay, and iGaming. The companys Gaming segment is a significant contributor, offering a range of products including game content, gaming machines, and table game equipment to land-based casinos and gaming operators.
The SciPlay segment has shown considerable growth potential, leveraging online platforms to deliver social gaming experiences, including slot games, table games, and bingo. This segments revenue is primarily driven by the sale of virtual coins, chips, or bingo cards, which are used by players to engage with these games. The iGaming segment is another key area of focus, providing a comprehensive suite of digital gaming content and services, including player account management systems and the Open Platform System, designed to give operators greater control over their digital gaming operations.
From a financial perspective, key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, EBITDA margin, and return on equity (ROE) are crucial in evaluating the companys operational efficiency and profitability. With a reported ROE of 46.34%, Light & Wonder demonstrates a strong ability to generate profits from shareholder equity. The companys market capitalization stands at approximately $8.29 billion, indicating a significant presence in the gaming industry.
To further assess the companys prospects, its essential to monitor KPIs such as the average revenue per user (ARPU) in the SciPlay and iGaming segments, the penetration rate of its gaming content and machines in the Gaming segment, and the overall growth trajectory of the iGaming market. Additionally, tracking the companys research and development (R&D) expenditure as a percentage of revenue can provide insights into its commitment to innovation and future growth. By analyzing these metrics, investors can gain a more comprehensive understanding of Light & Wonders financial health, operational performance, and competitive positioning within the gaming industry.
LNW Stock Overview
| Market Cap in USD | 7,407m |
| Sub-Industry | Casinos & Gaming |
| IPO / Inception | 1992-04-23 |
LNW Stock Ratings
| Growth Rating | 39.4% |
| Fundamental | 67.0% |
| Dividend Rating | - |
| Return 12m vs S&P 500 | -32.6% |
| Analyst Rating | 4.11 of 5 |
LNW Dividends
Currently no dividends paidLNW Growth Ratios
| Growth Correlation 3m | -37.4% |
| Growth Correlation 12m | -23.9% |
| Growth Correlation 5y | 80.5% |
| CAGR 5y | 22.69% |
| CAGR/Max DD 3y | 0.73 |
| CAGR/Mean DD 3y | 2.65 |
| Sharpe Ratio 12m | 0.68 |
| Alpha | 0.03 |
| Beta | 0.798 |
| Volatility | 34.67% |
| Current Volume | 1024k |
| Average Volume 20d | 1005.6k |
| Stop Loss | 85.8 (-3.3%) |
| Signal | -1.26 |
Piotroski VR‑10 (Strict, 0-10) 6.0
| Net Income (349.0m TTM) > 0 and > 6% of Revenue (6% = 191.8m TTM) |
| FCFTA 0.04 (>2.0%) and ΔFCFTA -3.09pp (YES ≥ +1.0pp, WARN ≥ +0.5pp) |
| NWC/Revenue 16.89% (prev 19.28%; Δ -2.39pp) (YES ≤20% & Δ≤-1pp; WARN ≤25% & Δ≤0 oder ≤40% & Δ≤-3pp) |
| CFO/TA 0.09 (>3.0%) and CFO 611.0m > Net Income 349.0m (YES >=105%, WARN >=100%) |
| Net Debt (4.75b) to EBITDA (1.11b) ratio: 4.27 <= 3.0 (WARN <= 3.5) |
| Current Ratio 1.77 (target 1.5–3.0; WARN 1.2–<1.5 or >3.0–5.0; CFO/TA gate active) |
| Outstanding Shares last Quarter (86.0m) change vs 12m ago -6.52% (target <= -2.0% for YES) |
| Gross Margin 71.63% (prev 64.92%; Δ 6.71pp) >=18% & Δ>=+0.5pp (WARN >=15% & Δ>=0) |
| Asset Turnover 53.16% (prev 55.54%; Δ -2.38pp) >=50% & Δ>=+2pp (WARN >=35% & Δ>=0) |
| Interest Coverage Ratio 2.56 (EBITDA TTM 1.11b / Interest Expense TTM 288.0m) >= 6 (WARN >= 3) |
Altman Z'' 2.14
| (A) 0.08 = (Total Current Assets 1.24b - Total Current Liabilities 697.0m) / Total Assets 6.49b |
| (B) 0.18 = Retained Earnings (Balance) 1.19b / Total Assets 6.49b |
| (C) 0.12 = EBIT TTM 736.0m / Avg Total Assets 6.01b |
| (D) 0.16 = Book Value of Equity 944.0m / Total Liabilities 5.79b |
| Total Rating: 2.14 = (6.56 * A) + (3.26 * B) + (6.72 * C) + (1.05 * D) |
ValueRay F-Score (Strict, 0-100) 66.95
| 1. Piotroski 6.0pt = 1.0 |
| 2. FCF Yield 2.19% = 1.10 |
| 3. FCF Margin 8.32% = 2.08 |
| 4. Debt/Equity 6.92 = -2.50 |
| 5. Debt/Ebitda 4.36 = -2.50 |
| 6. ROIC - WACC (= 6.25)% = 7.81 |
| 7. RoE 49.57% = 2.50 |
| 8. Rev. Trend 89.29% = 6.70 |
| 9. EPS Trend 15.37% = 0.77 |
What is the price of LNW shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.81%, over one month by +0.56%, over three months by +5.31% and over the past year by -19.97%.
Is Light & Wonder a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of LNW is around 92.53 USD . This means that LNW is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of 4.33%.
Is LNW a buy, sell or hold?
- Strong Buy: 9
- Buy: 5
- Hold: 4
- Sell: 0
- Strong Sell: 1
What are the forecasts/targets for the LNW price?
| Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
|---|---|---|
| Wallstreet Target Price | 108.4 | 22.2% |
| Analysts Target Price | 108.4 | 22.2% |
| ValueRay Target Price | 100.7 | 13.6% |
Last update: 2025-09-04 04:42
LNW Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = 136.0m USD (Cash And Short Term Investments, last quarter)
P/E Trailing = 22.3367
P/E Forward = 11.6686
P/S = 2.3182
P/B = 10.5507
P/EG = 0.5505
Beta = 1.214
Revenue TTM = 3.20b USD
EBIT TTM = 736.0m USD
EBITDA TTM = 1.11b USD
Long Term Debt = 4.82b USD (from longTermDebt, last quarter)
Short Term Debt = 38.0m USD (from shortTermDebt, last quarter)
Debt = 4.86b USD (Calculated: Short Term 38.0m + Long Term 4.82b)
Net Debt = 4.75b USD (from netDebt column, last quarter)
Enterprise Value = 12.13b USD (7.41b + Debt 4.86b - CCE 136.0m)
Interest Coverage Ratio = 2.56 (Ebit TTM 736.0m / Interest Expense TTM 288.0m)
FCF Yield = 2.19% (FCF TTM 266.0m / Enterprise Value 12.13b)
FCF Margin = 8.32% (FCF TTM 266.0m / Revenue TTM 3.20b)
Net Margin = 10.92% (Net Income TTM 349.0m / Revenue TTM 3.20b)
Gross Margin = 71.63% ((Revenue TTM 3.20b - Cost of Revenue TTM 907.0m) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = 12.85 (Enterprise Value 12.13b / Book Value Of Equity 944.0m)
Interest Expense / Debt = 1.59% (Interest Expense 77.0m / Debt 4.86b)
Taxrate = 20.19% (85.0m / 421.0m)
NOPAT = 587.4m (EBIT 736.0m * (1 - 20.19%))
Current Ratio = 1.77 (Total Current Assets 1.24b / Total Current Liabilities 697.0m)
Debt / Equity = 6.92 (Debt 4.86b / last Quarter total Stockholder Equity 702.0m)
Debt / EBITDA = 4.36 (Net Debt 4.75b / EBITDA 1.11b)
Debt / FCF = 18.26 (Debt 4.86b / FCF TTM 266.0m)
Total Stockholder Equity = 704.0m (last 4 quarters mean)
RoA = 5.38% (Net Income 349.0m, Total Assets 6.49b )
RoE = 49.57% (Net Income TTM 349.0m / Total Stockholder Equity 704.0m)
RoCE = 13.33% (Ebit 736.0m / (Equity 704.0m + L.T.Debt 4.82b))
RoIC = 12.16% (NOPAT 587.4m / Invested Capital 4.83b)
WACC = 5.91% (E(7.41b)/V(12.26b) * Re(8.96%)) + (D(4.86b)/V(12.26b) * Rd(1.59%) * (1-Tc(0.20)))
Shares Correlation 3-Years: -81.73 | Cagr: -1.00%
Discount Rate = 8.96% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
[DCF Debug] Terminal Value 66.42% ; FCFE base≈318.8m ; Y1≈209.3m ; Y5≈95.7m
Fair Price DCF = 19.32 (DCF Value 1.62b / Shares Outstanding 83.9m; 5y FCF grow -40.0% → 3.0% )
EPS Correlation: 15.37 | EPS CAGR: -24.48% | SUE: 0.76 | # QB: 0
Revenue Correlation: 89.29 | Revenue CAGR: 8.40%
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