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Lang & Schwarz AG (DE:LUS1)
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Lang & Schwarz AG (LUS1) Price & Analysis

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LUS1 Stock Chart & Stats

€18.00
-€0.55(-3.06%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
€18.00
-€0.55(-3.06%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Business Model StrengthLang & Schwarz’s core franchise as a market maker and provider of trading infrastructure creates recurring spread and execution revenue. That structural role secures steady demand from brokers and retail flow and anchors revenue generation across market cycles, supporting durable business relevance.
Strong Recent Revenue & Profit MomentumSharp top-line growth and a >2x increase in net income through 2025 demonstrate the company can scale execution and capture higher volumes and spreads. Sustained momentum provides operational leverage, a stronger earnings base to fund risk controls and product or infrastructure investments over the medium term.
Improved Capital Base & ROEGrowth in equity and historically strong ROE indicate effective capital deployment when markets are favorable. A larger capital base enhances capacity to warehouse inventory for market-making, absorb trading losses, and maintain regulatory cushions, improving operational resilience over several months.
Bears Say
Inconsistent Cash GenerationVolatile operating and free cash flow across 2020–2025 undermines cash-flow quality and predictability. For a trading-heavy firm, inconsistent cash generation can force reliance on short-term funding in weak periods, limit reinvestment, and increase vulnerability to market disruptions over the medium term.
Moderate LeverageMeaningful leverage in a market-making business amplifies earnings swings and raises refinancing risk during market stress. Debt levels that exceed equity reduce financial flexibility to scale inventory or absorb volatility, making the company more sensitive to downturns and funding-market conditions.
Cyclical & Variable ProfitabilityProfitability and margins have fluctuated materially across years, reflecting dependence on trading volumes, spreads and volatility. This structural cyclicality reduces earnings visibility and weakens the reliability of sustained free cash flow, complicating long-term planning and capital allocation.

LUS1 FAQ

What was Lang & Schwarz AG’s price range in the past 12 months?
Lang & Schwarz AG lowest stock price was €14.35 and its highest was €29.70 in the past 12 months.
    What is Lang & Schwarz AG’s market cap?
    Lang & Schwarz AG’s market cap is €184.04M.
      When is Lang & Schwarz AG’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Lang & Schwarz AG’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 21, 2026 which is in 7 days.
        How were Lang & Schwarz AG’s earnings last quarter?
        Currently, no data Available
        Is Lang & Schwarz AG overvalued?
        According to Wall Street analysts Lang & Schwarz AG’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
          Does Lang & Schwarz AG pay dividends?
          Lang & Schwarz AG pays a Semiannually dividend of €2 which represents an annual dividend yield of 10.23%. 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.
              What happened to Lang & Schwarz AG’s price movement after its last earnings report?
              Currently, no data Available
              Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Lang & Schwarz AG?
              Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in DE:LUS1
              What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
              Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                Lang & Schwarz AG Stock Smart Score

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                Technicals

                SMA
                Positive
                20 days / 200 days
                Momentum
                25.09%
                12-Months-Change

                Fundamentals

                Return on Equity
                10.23%
                Trailing 12-Months
                Asset Growth
                36.02%
                Trailing 12-Months

                Company Description

                Lang & Schwarz AG

                Lang & Schwarz AG, through its affiliated companies, is engaged in the creation and distribution of derivative financial instruments within the German market. The firm manages an over-the-counter (OTC) trading platform that facilitates transactions in various assets such as equities, investment funds, debt securities, and exchange-traded products (ETPs). Additionally, it operates LS Exchange, an electronic trading system, and offers IT hardware and software services. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany.

                Lang & Schwarz AG (LUS1) Earnings & Revenues

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