LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
10.7 EUR
-0.3 (-2.73%)
Overall LACR gets a fundamental rating of 2 out of 10. We evaluated LACR against 55 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. LACR may be in some trouble as it scores bad on both profitability and health. LACR does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LACR has reported negative net income.
LACR had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LACR had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LACR had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LACR has a worse Return On Assets (-6.28%) than 67.27% of its industry peers.
LACR's Return On Equity of -24.77% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 70.91% of its industry peers.
LACR's Return On Invested Capital of 1.98% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LACR outperforms 45.45% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LACR is significantly below the industry average of 10.49%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.28% | ||
| ROE | -24.77% | ||
| ROIC | 1.98% |
ROA(3y)-1.19%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)-5.18%
ROE(5y)2.12%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
1.3 Margins
LACR has a Operating Margin (1.28%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LACR has declined.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 41.40%, LACR is in line with its industry, outperforming 50.91% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LACR has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 1.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.4% |
OM growth 3Y-34.78%
OM growth 5Y-26.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y5.14%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LACR is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LACR remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LACR has more shares outstanding
LACR has a worse debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LACR has an Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is a bad value and indicates that LACR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LACR has a Altman-Z score of 1.61. This is in the lower half of the industry: LACR underperforms 69.09% of its industry peers.
LACR has a debt to FCF ratio of 19.25. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as LACR would need 19.25 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LACR's Debt to FCF ratio of 19.25 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 60.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.89 indicates that LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LACR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.89 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 76.36% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
ROIC/WACC0.31
WACC6.44%
2.3 Liquidity
LACR has a Current Ratio of 1.22. This is a normal value and indicates that LACR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LACR has a Current ratio of 1.22. This is in the lower half of the industry: LACR underperforms 74.55% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.72 indicates that LACR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.72, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 83.64% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LACR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -854.04%.
The Revenue for LACR has decreased by -14.70% in the past year. This is quite bad
Measured over the past years, LACR shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 5.70% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-854.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1429.63%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-20.17%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LACR will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 34.33% on average per year.
LACR is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -9.53% yearly.
EPS Next Y94.88%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
LACR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year LACR is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LACR indicates a rather cheap valuation: LACR is cheaper than 98.18% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LACR is valued a bit cheaper than 78.18% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 6.8 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.56 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LACR's earnings are expected to grow with 34.33% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LACR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LACR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.86.
LACR's Dividend Yield is a higher than the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LACR has a limited annual growth rate of 1.73%.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.73%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
5.3 Sustainability
LACR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
The dividend of LACR is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP-11.05%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPA:LACR (10/17/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
10.7
-0.3 (-2.73%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorInformation Technology
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryElectronic Equipment, Instruments & Components
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners5.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap51.68M
Analysts42.22
Price Target6.83 (-36.17%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.97% |
Yearly Dividend0.8
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.73%
DP-11.05%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.63%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)38.33%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.18%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | N/A | ||
| P/S | 0.08 | ||
| P/FCF | 6.8 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.13 | ||
| P/B | 0.38 | ||
| P/tB | 1.27 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.56 |
EPS(TTM)-6.95
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.38
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)1.57
FCFY14.71%
OCF(TTM)5.03
OCFY47.03%
SpS131.58
BVpS28.22
TBVpS8.45
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -6.28% | ||
| ROE | -24.77% | ||
| ROCE | 3.01% | ||
| ROIC | 1.98% | ||
| ROICexc | 2.29% | ||
| ROICexgc | 3.61% | ||
| OM | 1.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 41.4% | ||
| FCFM | 1.2% |
ROA(3y)-1.19%
ROA(5y)0.71%
ROE(3y)-5.18%
ROE(5y)2.12%
ROIC(3y)3.54%
ROIC(5y)4.32%
ROICexc(3y)3.92%
ROICexc(5y)5.08%
ROICexgc(3y)6.16%
ROICexgc(5y)7.79%
ROCE(3y)5.38%
ROCE(5y)6.62%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-26.85%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-23.67%
ROICexc growth 3Y-25.02%
ROICexc growth 5Y-26.77%
OM growth 3Y-34.78%
OM growth 5Y-26.33%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y0.09%
GM growth 5Y5.14%
F-Score3
Asset Turnover1.18
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.89 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 19.25 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.49 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 40.97% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.63% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 49.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.22 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.72 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.61 |
F-Score3
WACC6.44%
ROIC/WACC0.31
Cap/Depr(3y)59.05%
Cap/Depr(5y)114.77%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.56%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.36%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-854.04%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1429.63%
EPS Next Y94.88%
EPS Next 2Y52.45%
EPS Next 3Y34.33%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.7%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-20.17%
Revenue Next Year-17.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.05%
Revenue Next 3Y-9.53%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-57.1%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.13%
EBIT Next Year311.54%
EBIT Next 3Y101.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-68.9%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-41.15%
OCF growth 3Y70.9%
OCF growth 5Y30.92%