Lechwerke AG

DB:LEC Stock Report

Market Cap: €2.5b

Lechwerke Dividends and Buybacks

Dividend criteria checks 4/6

Lechwerke is a dividend paying company with a current yield of 4%. Next payment date is on 19th May, 2026 with an ex-dividend date of 14th May, 2026.

Key information

4.0%

Dividend yield

n/a

Buyback Yield

Total Shareholder Yieldn/a
Future Dividend Yieldn/a
Dividend Growth1.0%
Next dividend pay date19 May 26
Ex dividend date14 May 26
Dividend per sharen/a
Payout ratio100%

Recent dividend and buyback updates

Recent updates

Analysis Article Sep 17

Earnings Troubles May Signal Larger Issues for Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Shareholders

A lackluster earnings announcement from Lechwerke AG ( FRA:LEC ) last week didn't sink the stock price. However, we...
Analysis Article Jul 17

Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Analysis Article Mar 25

These Return Metrics Don't Make Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Look Too Strong

If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...
Analysis Article Jan 15

Estimating The Intrinsic Value Of Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Lechwerke is €77.08 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With €77.00...
Analysis Article Oct 22

Some Investors May Be Worried About Lechwerke's (FRA:LEC) Returns On Capital

If we're looking to avoid a business that is in decline, what are the trends that can warn us ahead of time? When we...
Analysis Article Oct 01

A Look At The Fair Value Of Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC)

Key Insights Using the 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity, Lechwerke fair value estimate is €70.53 Lechwerke's €70.50...
Analysis Article May 22

Some Confidence Is Lacking In Lechwerke AG's (FRA:LEC) P/S

Lechwerke AG's ( FRA:LEC ) price-to-sales (or "P/S") ratio of 1.9x may not look like an appealing investment...
Analysis Article Mar 29

Why Lechwerke's (FRA:LEC) Earnings Are Better Than They Seem

Lechwerke AG's ( FRA:LEC ) recent earnings report didn't offer any surprises, with the shares unchanged over the last...
Analysis Article Jan 30

Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Has Some Difficulty Using Its Capital Effectively

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Analysis Article Dec 14

Estimating The Fair Value Of Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC)

Key Insights The projected fair value for Lechwerke is €71.17 based on 2 Stage Free Cash Flow to Equity With €82.00...
Analysis Article Sep 28

Returns On Capital At Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Paint A Concerning Picture

When researching a stock for investment, what can tell us that the company is in decline? When we see a declining...
Analysis Article Nov 22

Returns On Capital At Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Have Hit The Brakes

If you're looking for a multi-bagger, there's a few things to keep an eye out for. Typically, we'll want to notice a...
Analysis Article Aug 08

Here's What's Concerning About Lechwerke's (FRA:LEC) Returns On Capital

To avoid investing in a business that's in decline, there's a few financial metrics that can provide early indications...
Analysis Article May 10

Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Is Finding It Tricky To Allocate Its Capital

If you're looking at a mature business that's past the growth phase, what are some of the underlying trends that pop...
Analysis Article Jan 20

Returns On Capital At Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Paint A Concerning Picture

Ignoring the stock price of a company, what are the underlying trends that tell us a business is past the growth phase...
Analysis Article Oct 06

Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Could Be Struggling To Allocate Capital

What financial metrics can indicate to us that a company is maturing or even in decline? More often than not, we'll see...
Analysis Article May 05

Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC) Is Yielding 2.3% - But Is It A Buy?

Today we'll take a closer look at Lechwerke AG ( FRA:LEC ) from a dividend investor's perspective. Owning a strong...
Analysis Article Mar 09

Will the Promising Trends At Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Continue?

If you're not sure where to start when looking for the next multi-bagger, there are a few key trends you should keep an...
Analysis Article Feb 02

Has Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC) Stock's Recent Performance Got Anything to Do With Its Financial Health?

Lechwerke's (FRA:LEC) stock is up by 2.6% over the past three months. Given that stock prices are usually aligned with...
Analysis Article Jan 12

Are Lechwerke's (FRA:LEC) Statutory Earnings A Good Reflection Of Its Earnings Potential?

Broadly speaking, profitable businesses are less risky than unprofitable ones. That said, the current statutory profit...
Analysis Article Dec 21

Lechwerke (FRA:LEC) Has Compensated Shareholders With A Respectable 68% Return On Their Investment

When we invest, we're generally looking for stocks that outperform the market average. And the truth is, you can make...
Analysis Article Nov 30

Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC) Has Got What It Takes To Be An Attractive Dividend Stock

Could Lechwerke AG (FRA:LEC) be an attractive dividend share to own for the long haul? Investors are often drawn to...

Upcoming Dividend Payment

TodayMay 12 2026Ex Dividend DateMay 14 2026Dividend Pay DateMay 19 20265 days from Ex DividendBuy in the next 1 day to receive the upcoming dividend

Stability and Growth of Payments

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Stable Dividend: LEC's dividends per share have been stable in the past 10 years.

Growing Dividend: LEC's dividend payments have increased over the past 10 years.


Dividend Yield vs Market

Lechwerke Dividend Yield vs Market
How does LEC dividend yield compare to the market?
SegmentDividend Yield
Company (LEC)4.0%
Market Bottom 25% (DE)1.5%
Market Top 25% (DE)4.6%
Industry Average (Electric Utilities)3.7%
Analyst forecast (LEC) (up to 3 years)n/a

Notable Dividend: LEC's dividend (4%) is higher than the bottom 25% of dividend payers in the German market (1.52%).

High Dividend: LEC's dividend (4%) is low compared to the top 25% of dividend payers in the German market (4.57%).


Earnings Payout to Shareholders

Earnings Coverage: With its high payout ratio (100.2%), LEC's dividend payments are not well covered by earnings.


Cash Payout to Shareholders

Cash Flow Coverage: With its reasonable cash payout ratio (67.3%), LEC's dividend payments are covered by cash flows.


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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/12 23:42
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/12 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/12/31

Data Sources

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PackageDataTimeframeExample US Source *
Company Financials10 years
  • Income statement
  • Cash flow statement
  • Balance sheet
Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
  • Forecast financials
  • Analyst price targets
Market Prices30 years
  • Stock prices
  • Dividends, Splits and Actions
Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Lechwerke AG is covered by 0 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.