Improving Margins And ProfitabilityConsistent margin improvement and rising profitability indicate durable operational leverage and stronger cost control. For a market-making and execution firm, higher gross and net margins increase resilience to volume swings, support sustained earnings, and enable reinvestment in trading systems and liquidity capabilities.

Diversified Capital-markets Business ModelOperating across brokerage/execution, market making, and trading venues creates diversified, transaction-driven revenue streams. That mix yields recurring fee and spread income, strengthens client stickiness, and aligns with structural growth in electronic trading and liquidity demand, supporting steady long-term cash generation.

Improved ROE And Lower Net DebtImproved return on equity coupled with a reduction in net debt enhances financial flexibility and reduces leverage sensitivity. This strengthens the firm’s capacity to meet market-making capital needs, invest in platform upgrades, and absorb periodic trading slowdowns without immediate refinancing pressure.

Bears Say

Weak And Volatile Cash GenerationNegative operating cash flow and erratic free cash flow undermine the company’s ability to self-fund operations, dividends, and platform investments. Persistent weak cash generation raises refinancing and liquidity risk, potentially forcing dependence on external funding or curtailing strategic spend during market stress.

Revenue Volatility And Past DeclineA meaningful revenue drop between 2021 and 2022 highlights sensitivity to trading volumes and cyclicality. For a trading-dependent franchise, lumpy revenues reduce predictability, complicate resource planning, and can pressure margins and investment pacing when market activity contracts for extended periods.

Equity Ratio Volatility / Asset-management VariabilityFluctuations in the equity ratio point to inconsistent capital and asset management, increasing balance-sheet volatility. For a liquidity provider, unstable capital metrics can constrain regulatory buffers, raise funding costs, and limit the ability to scale market-making obligations during stressed markets.

LUS1 FAQ

What was Lang & Schwarz AG’s price range in the past 12 months?

Lang & Schwarz AG lowest stock price was €17.20 and its highest was €25.60 in the past 12 months.

What is Lang & Schwarz AG’s market cap?

Lang & Schwarz AG’s market cap is €217.07M.

When is Lang & Schwarz AG’s upcoming earnings report date?

Lang & Schwarz AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Feb 20, 2026 which is in 15 days.

How were Lang & Schwarz AG’s earnings last quarter?

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Is Lang & Schwarz AG overvalued?

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Does Lang & Schwarz AG pay dividends?

Lang & Schwarz AG pays a Annually dividend of €1.75 which represents an annual dividend yield of 8.03%. See more information on Lang & Schwarz AG dividends here

What is Lang & Schwarz AG’s EPS estimate?

Lang & Schwarz AG’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.

How many shares outstanding does Lang & Schwarz AG have?

Lang & Schwarz AG has 9,438,000 shares outstanding.

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Lang & Schwarz AG Stock Smart Score

Neutral

Technicals

Fundamentals

Return on Equity

39.83%

Trailing 12-Months

Asset Growth

36.03%

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Company Description

Lang & Schwarz AG

Lang & Schwarz Aktiengesellschaft, through its subsidiaries, engages in the development and issuance of derivative financial instruments in Germany. The company operates a platform for OTC trading that trades in stocks, funds, bonds, and ETPs; LS Exchange, an electronic trading system; and IT hardware and software services. Lang & Schwarz Aktiengesellschaft was founded in 1996 and is based in Düsseldorf, Germany.