LGL
BEARISH
$7.28
Live
The LGL Group, Inc. · AMEX
$5.45
52W Range
$9.74
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 29, 2026
Market cap
$47.58M
P/E
66.14
ROE
1.7%
Profit margin
16.5%
Debt/Equity
0.01
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
85%
LGL exhibits significant fundamental weakness, highlighted by a weak Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 and a current price ($7.28) that trades at a massive premium to both its Graham Number ($4.19) and Intrinsic Value ($0.77). While the company maintains an exceptionally clean balance sheet with virtually no debt and extreme liquidity, its operational efficiency is poor, evidenced by very low ROE (1.74%) and a dismal earnings track record. The stock appears to be priced for growth that is not supported by its current 5.4% revenue growth or its consistent failure to meet earnings estimates.
Key Strengths
Exceptional gross margins of 72.30%
Virtually debt-free with a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.01
Extreme short-term liquidity (Current Ratio of 50.63)
Positive long-term price performance (5Y Change +74.7%)
Low PEG ratio (0.79) suggesting potential growth value if execution improves
Key Risks
Severe overvaluation relative to intrinsic value ($0.77) and Graham Number ($4.19)
Consistent earnings misses (0/4 beats in the last 4 quarters)
Very poor capital efficiency (ROE of 1.74% and ROA of 0.35%)
Stagnant revenue growth (5.4% YoY) for a technology sector company
Weak operational health as indicated by the Piotroski F-Score of 3/9
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$4.19
-42.4% below current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
31
Weak
20
40
50
45
0
AI Verdict
Speculative/Overvalued
Key drivers: Extreme valuation gap, Poor earnings track record, Strong balance sheet but weak operational health
Confidence
90%
Value
20/100
Ref P/E, PEG, Graham Number
Positives
- Price/Book is near 1.0
Watchpoints
- P/E of 66.14 is high
- Price/Sales of 11.41 is excessive
- Trading well above Graham Number
Future
40/100
Ref Growth rates
Positives
- Low PEG ratio
Watchpoints
- Slow revenue growth (5.4%)
- Average earnings surprise of -79.17%
Past
50/100
Ref Historical trends
Positives
- Strong 3Y and 5Y price appreciation
Watchpoints
- Consistent failure to meet quarterly estimates
Health
45/100
Ref Altman Z-Score, Piotroski F-Score
Positives
- Near-zero debt
- Massive current ratio
Watchpoints
- Piotroski F-Score of 3/9 indicates weak financial health trends
Dividend
0/100
Ref Yield, Payout
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend payments
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$7.28
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for LGL and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-28
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LGL
The LGL Group, Inc.
Primary
|
+74.7% | +65.1% | +4.3% | +18.2% | +3.9% | +0.3% |
|
ACFN
Acorn Energy, Inc.
Peer
|
+108.8% | +221.6% | +12.7% | -36.0% | -0.5% | -2.6% |
|
AXIL
AXIL Brands, Inc.
Peer
|
-46.5% | -46.5% | +20.0% | +12.3% | -0.6% | -1.8% |
|
ALAR
Alarum Technologies Ltd.
Peer
|
-59.0% | +304.9% | -1.6% | -58.2% | -4.7% | -10.0% |
|
LINK
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Peer
|
-48.2% | -23.9% | -22.1% | -54.2% | -1.7% | +2.0% |
LGL
The LGL Group, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+74.7%
3Y
+65.1%
1Y
+4.3%
6M
+18.2%
1M
+3.9%
1W
+0.3%
ACF
Acorn Energy, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+108.8%
3Y
+221.6%
1Y
+12.7%
6M
-36.0%
1M
-0.5%
1W
-2.6%
AXI
AXIL Brands, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-46.5%
3Y
-46.5%
1Y
+20.0%
6M
+12.3%
1M
-0.6%
1W
-1.8%
ALA
Alarum Technologies Ltd.
Peer
5Y
-59.0%
3Y
+304.9%
1Y
-1.6%
6M
-58.2%
1M
-4.7%
1W
-10.0%
LIN
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
Peer
5Y
-48.2%
3Y
-23.9%
1Y
-22.1%
6M
-54.2%
1M
-1.7%
1W
+2.0%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
66.14
Forward P/E
31.63
PEG Ratio
0.79
P/B Ratio
1.03
P/S Ratio
11.41
EV/Revenue
1.92
EV/EBITDA
29.64
Market Cap
$47.58M
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
16.5%
Operating Margin
9.76%
Gross Margin
72.3%
ROE
1.74%
ROA
0.35%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+5.4%
Earnings Growth
N/A
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+5.36%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
N/A
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
0.01
Low debt
Current Ratio
50.63
Strong
Quick Ratio
50.02
Excellent
Cash/Share
$6.4
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$0.0B
Gross Margin
67.6%
Op. Margin
9.8%
Net Margin
-2.2%
Total Assets
$0.0B
Liabilities
$0.0B
Equity
$0.0B
Debt/Equity
0.03x
Operating CF
$-0.0B
Free Cash Flow
$-0.0B
FCF Yield
100%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2023-11-14
$0.02
-33.3% surprise
2023-08-23
$-0.02
-166.7% surprise
2023-06-16
$0.03
-50.0% surprise
2023-04-17
$0.02
-66.7% surprise
Technology Sector Comparison
Comparing LGL against 585 companies in the Technology sector
(44 bullish, 210 neutral, 331 bearish)
P/E Ratio
66.14
This Stock
vs
81.59
Sector Avg
-18.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
1.74%
This Stock
vs
-32.34%
Sector Avg
-105.4%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
16.5%
This Stock
vs
-11.65%
Sector Avg
-241.6%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
0.01
This Stock
vs
0.76
Sector Avg
-99.3%
(Less Debt)
Revenue Growth
5.4%
This Stock
vs
4230.22%
Sector Avg
-99.9%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
50.63
This Stock
vs
3.68
Sector Avg
+1277.2%
(Stronger)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
LGL
The LGL Group, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $47.58M | 66.14 | 1.7% | 16.5% | $7.28 | |
|
ACFN
Acorn Energy, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $47.69M | 7.16 | 36.6% | 21.9% | $19.04 | Compare |
|
AXIL
AXIL Brands, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $47.46M | 58.01 | 9.4% | 3.6% | $6.96 | Compare |
|
ALAR
Alarum Technologies Ltd.
|
BEARISH | $48.39M | 33.4 | 4.2% | 3.3% | $6.68 | Compare |
|
LINK
Interlink Electronics, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $48.83M | - | -16.4% | -13.6% | $3.1 | Compare |
LGL
The LGL Group, Inc.
BEARISH
Mkt Cap
$48M
P/E
66.1
ROE
1.7%
Price
$7.28
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-26 | KALHA MANJIT | Director | Stock Award | 2,067 | - |
| 2026-03-26 | DEREMER DARLENE T | Director | Stock Award | 2,067 | - |
| 2026-03-26 | FRANCOIS HERVE | Director | Stock Award | 2,067 | - |
| 2026-03-26 | ASLANSAN KAAN KEREM | Director | Stock Award | 2,067 | - |
| 2026-03-26 | KILRAIN COLIN J. | Director | Stock Award | 2,067 | - |
| 2026-03-26 | GABELLI MARC J | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Award | 2,067 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | HUVANE PATRICK | Officer | Stock Award | 10,000 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | BILES LINDA M | Officer | Stock Award | 10,000 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | HAYDEN TIFFANY RENEE | Officer | Stock Award | 10,000 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | LAMB JASON D | Chief Executive Officer | Stock Award | 50,000 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | GABELLI MARIO JOSEPH | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Option Exercise | 169,993 | $807,467 |
| 2026-01-16 | GABELLI MARC J | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Stock Award | 50,000 | - |
| 2026-01-16 | GABELLI MARC J | Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Option Exercise | 8,552 | $40,622 |
| 2025-12-30 | GABELLI MARIO JOSEPH | Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security | Purchase | 95,387 | $453,088 |
KALHA MANJIT
Director
2026-03-26
2,067 shares
DEREMER DARLENE T
Director
2026-03-26
2,067 shares
FRANCOIS HERVE
Director
2026-03-26
2,067 shares
ASLANSAN KAAN KEREM
Director
2026-03-26
2,067 shares
KILRAIN COLIN J.
Director
2026-03-26
2,067 shares
GABELLI MARC J
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-03-26
2,067 shares
HUVANE PATRICK
Officer
2026-01-16
10,000 shares
BILES LINDA M
Officer
2026-01-16
10,000 shares
HAYDEN TIFFANY RENEE
Officer
2026-01-16
10,000 shares
LAMB JASON D
Chief Executive Officer
2026-01-16
50,000 shares
GABELLI MARIO JOSEPH
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-01-16
169,993 shares
·
$807,467
GABELLI MARC J
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-01-16
50,000 shares
GABELLI MARC J
Director and Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2026-01-16
8,552 shares
·
$40,622
GABELLI MARIO JOSEPH
Beneficial Owner of more than 10% of a Class of Security
2025-12-30
95,387 shares
·
$453,088
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
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10-K
8-K/A
8-K
8-K
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