On the stock market since 2013, it operates in the world of consumer spending. It has 1,056 employees. Now — the numbers.
This is an established company with proven profits.
That much dependence is a risk in itself: if this one line weakens, the whole company feels it directly.
The gap is $1.6B. In times of high interest rates, a gap like that can squeeze a company.
We compared this company with its own sector across five subjects.
A score of 50 means class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Clearly below the class average.
Clearly above the class average — a step short of the very top.
Growth: Sales growth trails the sector average.
Financial Strength: The cash-and-debt balance is thin; the buffer for hard times is slim.
angles, checked one by one.
The 3 that stand out are on screen; the rest came back neutral.
The council scores out of 10; report-card grades are out of 100.
Revenue Growth: Sales are growing slowly.
An investor who bought at the very peak is down 65% today. The business is the same; what changed most is the price — and the expectations — the market pins on it.
The average analyst price target is $88.80 — 56% above today’s price.
Over the last 3 years, sales fell about 10% a year on average. Profit is holding up, but a shrinking business is a risk worth watching.
The growth engine is running at low revs right now. Report-card grade: 12/100.
The balance sheet offers little cushion against a rough stretch. Report-card grade: 40/100.
On our five-subject report card, LGIH sits in the middle of the class: some subjects shine, others don’t. The grade moves as the numbers move.
The takeaway: LGIH is an established business that has proven its profits for years. The real debate here isn’t the price — it’s whether the company can keep up this pace.