Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) Stock Analysis — PE Ratio, PS Ratio, Intrinsic Value & 2030 Price Target
Lumen Technologies Inc stock (LUMN) is currently trading at $6.97. Lumen Technologies Inc PS ratio (Price-to-Sales) is 0.56. Analyst consensus price target for LUMN is $7.67. WallStSmart rates LUMN as Sell.
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- Lumen Technologies Inc financial analysis — revenue, earnings, cash flow
- LUMN Piotroski F-Score and Altman Z-Score
- LUMN analyst price target and Smart Rating
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Smart Analysis
Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) · 10 metrics scored
Smart Score
Category Performance
WallStSmart pulls financial metrics like revenue growth, profit margins, and valuation ratios and scores each one from 0 to 10 based on how strong or weak it is. Those 10 scores are grouped into 4 categories: Growth, Profitability, Valuation, and Quality — which form the 4 axes of the spider chart you see. The categories are then combined into a final score out of 100, but not equally. Growth and Profitability together count for 60% of the total, because a fast-growing profitable business matters more than just a cheap one. That final number maps to a rating (Strong Buy, Buy, Hold, Avoid) and a letter grade, giving you one clear Stock Rating.
Investment Thesis
Strong fundamentals in price/sales, institutional own.. Concerns around peg ratio and return on equity. Significant fundamental concerns warrant caution or avoidance.
Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) Key Strengths (3)
Paying less than $1 for every $1 of annual revenue
71.98% of shares held by major funds and institutions
Mid-cap company balancing growth potential with stability
Supporting Valuation Data
Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) Areas to Watch (7)
Company is destroying shareholder value
Losing money on operations
Revenue declining -8.70%, a shrinking business
Earnings declining -88.90%, profits shrinking
Company is losing money with a negative profit margin
Very expensive relative to growth, significant premium
Very expensive at 14.6x book value
Supporting Valuation Data
Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) Detailed Analysis Report
Overall Assessment
This company scores 30/100 in our Smart Analysis, earning a F grade. Out of 10 metrics analyzed, 3 register as strengths (avg 9.0/10) while 7 fall into concern territory (avg 0.6/10). The category breakdown reveals uneven performance, with some areas requiring attention.
The Bull Case
The strongest argument centers on Price/Sales, Institutional Own., Market Cap. Valuation metrics including Price/Sales (0.56) suggest the stock is attractively priced.
The Bear Case
The primary concerns are Return on Equity, Operating Margin, Revenue Growth. Some valuation metrics including PEG Ratio (54.58), Price/Book (14.62) suggest expensive pricing. Growth concerns include Revenue Growth at -8.70%, EPS Growth at -88.90%, which may limit upside. Profitability pressure is visible in Return on Equity at -78.90%, Operating Margin at -5.99%, Profit Margin at -14.00%.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
Three factors to monitor going forward. First, whether Return on Equity improves, as this is the primary drag on the overall score. Second, margin trajectory, with Return on Equity at -78.90% needing improvement to support the investment thesis. Third, growth sustainability, with Revenue Growth at -8.70% needing to reaccelerate.
Risk Considerations
Based on the metric profile, this is a higher risk investment. There are more areas of concern than strength, warranting a more conservative position size. Investors should size positions according to their risk tolerance and maintain diversification.
Bottom Line
Fundamental challenges outweigh strengths at current levels. Return on Equity and Operating Margin are the primary drags. Consider waiting for meaningful improvement before committing capital.
Disclaimer: Smart Analysis is a scoring system developed by WallStSmart Team. Scores update daily using multi-model valuation framework. Always conduct your own research and consult with financial advisors before making investment decisions.
LUMN Price-to-Sales(PS) Ratio Chart
Historical valuation based on market cap ÷ trailing 12-month revenue
LUMN's Price-to-Sales ratio of 0.56x trades at a deep discount to its historical average of 1.3x (3th percentile). The current valuation is 80% below its historical high of 2.86x set in Nov 2009, and 25% above its historical low of 0.45x in Nov 2017.
WallStSmart Analysis Synopsis
Data-driven financial summary for Lumen Technologies Inc (LUMN) · COMMUNICATION SERVICES › TELECOM SERVICES
The Big Picture
Lumen Technologies Inc is in a turnaround phase, with management focused on restoring profitability. Revenue reached 12.4B with 9% decline year-over-year. The company is currently unprofitable, posting a -14.0% profit margin.
Key Findings
Revenue contracted 9% YoY. Worth determining whether this is cyclical or structural.
The company is unprofitable with a -14.0% profit margin. The path to breakeven will be the key catalyst.
What to Watch Next
Volatility is elevated with a beta of 1.57, so expect amplified moves relative to the broader market.
Sector dynamics: monitor TELECOM SERVICES industry trends, competitive moves, and regulatory changes that could impact Lumen Technologies Inc.
Bottom Line
Lumen Technologies Inc is in turnaround mode. The path to profitability remains the critical question. Speculative investors may see opportunity in the recovery story, but conservative investors should wait for consistent positive earnings before committing capital.
This synopsis is generated from publicly available financial data. It is not financial advice. Always conduct your own research and consult a qualified financial advisor before making investment decisions.
Insider Transactions(16 last 3 months)
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
LINEAR, DIANKHA Director | Sell | -45,000 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
JOHNSON, KATHLEEN E Director, President & CEO | Buy | +78,685 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
SHARRITTS, JEFFERY S. EVP, Chief Revenue Officer | Buy | +576,282 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
HAYNES-GASPAR, ASHLEY EVP and Chief Revenue Officer | Sell | -30,603 |
| Insider | Type | Shares |
|---|---|---|
FOWLER, JAMES EVP, Chief Tech & Product Off. | Buy | +612,860 |
Data sourced from SEC Form 4 filings
Last updated: 8:27:43 AM
About Lumen Technologies Inc(LUMN)
NYSE
COMMUNICATION SERVICES
TELECOM SERVICES
USA
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) is an American telecommunications company headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, that offers communications, network services, security, cloud solutions, voice, and managed services.