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LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft LXS.DE
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft (LXS.DE) earns a Piotroski F-score of 5/9 (mixed financial health), with an Altman Z″ in the grey zone. It pays a dividend yielding 0.79% (safety: safe). FY2025 revenue was €5.7B at a -10.2% net margin.
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About LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft, a specialty chemicals company, engages in the development, manufacture, and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, and consumer protection products worldwide. It operates through three segments: Consumer Protection, Specialty Additives, and Advanced Intermediates. The company provides material protection products; disinfectant, hygiene, and preservative solutions; flavors and fragrances; liquid purification technologies for the treatment of water and other liquids; and precursors and intermediates for the agrochemicals, pharmaceuticals, and specialty chemicals industries. It also offers additives, lubricants, flame retardants, plasticizers, and bromine derivatives for various rubber, plastic and paint, electrical/electronics, and construction industries. In addition, the company provides basic and fine chemicals, organometallics, and inorganic pigments for the coloring of construction materials, as well as paints and coatings. It serves the energy, natural resources, industrial applications, nutrition, health, consumer goods, agriculture, animal health, construction, chemicals, and mobility industries. LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1863 and is headquartered in Cologne, Germany.
How it ranks in Basic Materials · percentile among 104 companies
Percentile vs other Basic Materials companies we cover — e.g. “stronger than 90%” means only 10% score higher on that measure.
Piotroski F breakdown · 5/9 tests passed
- Positive return on assets
- Positive operating cash flow
- Rising ROA
- Cash flow exceeds net income
- Lower long-term debt
- Rising current ratio
- No share dilution
- Rising gross margin
- Rising asset turnover
Altman Z″ components · grey zone
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Working capital / assets | 0.135 |
| Retained earnings / assets | -0.074 |
| EBIT / assets | -0.004 |
| Equity / liabilities | 0.823 |
FAQ
Is LXS.DE financially healthy?
LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft's Piotroski F-score is 5/9 (8–9 is excellent, 0–3 weak), and its Altman Z″ distress score is in the grey zone.
Does LXS.DE pay a dividend, and is it safe?
Yes. LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft pays a dividend yielding about 0.79% with a -1.7% payout ratio, rated “safe” for safety.
How profitable is LXS.DE?
In FY2025, LANXESS Aktiengesellschaft had a net margin of -10.2% and a return on equity of -16.5%.
Computed from company filings · DE · as of 2025-12-31. Figures in EUR. Facts plus Stocktoria's own computed scores — not investment advice.