LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LACR - FR0000066607 - Common Stock
11.4 EUR
+1.2 (+11.76%)
Taking everything into account, LACR scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LACR was compared to 52 industry peers in the Electronic Equipment, Instruments & Components industry. Both the profitability and financial health of LACR have multiple concerns. LACR has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LACR has reported negative net income.
In the past year LACR had a positive cash flow from operations.
Of the past 5 years LACR 4 years were profitable.
LACR had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of -8.80%, LACR is doing worse than 80.77% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR has a Return On Equity of -36.18%. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LACR underperforms 80.77% of its industry peers.
With a Return On Invested Capital value of 3.16%, LACR perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 48.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LACR is below the industry average of 6.77%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.8% | ||
| ROE | -36.18% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% |
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's Operating Margin of 2.08% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LACR outperforms 48.08% of its industry peers.
LACR's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LACR has a Gross Margin (42.71%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LACR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.71% |
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
LACR has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LACR has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
LACR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LACR has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 1.58, we must say that LACR is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LACR's Altman-Z score of 1.58 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LACR is 4.43, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LACR, 4.43 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LACR has a Debt to FCF ratio (4.43) which is in line with its industry peers.
LACR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.88. This is a neutral value indicating LACR is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.88, LACR is not doing good in the industry: 78.85% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
ROIC/WACC0.49
WACC6.51%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.28 indicates that LACR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LACR has a worse Current ratio (1.28) than 65.38% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LACR may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LACR's Quick ratio of 0.84 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LACR is outperformed by 69.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LACR have decreased strongly by -167.64% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LACR shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -19.04% in the last year.
LACR shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 5.70% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-167.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-17.59%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 35.09% on average over the next years. This is a very strong growth
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -10.57% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-33.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.86%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
The Price/Earnings Ratio is negative for LACR. In the last year negative earnings were reported.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 4.47, which indicates a rather cheap valuation of LACR.
LACR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LACR is cheaper than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
LACR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 33.61.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.47 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LACR's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LACR is cheaper than 98.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LACR is valued cheaper than 96.15% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 1.99 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.36 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LACR's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LACR's earnings are expected to grow with 35.09% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LACR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.97%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.99, LACR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.36, LACR pays a bit more dividend than the S&P500 average.
| 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.
LACR's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP-8.93%
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPA:LACR (11/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
11.4
+1.2 (+11.76%)
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 Cap55.06M
Revenue(TTM)513.14M
Net Income(TTM)-40.10M
Analysts82.86
Price Target10.61 (-6.93%)
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-8.93%
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)55.22%
PT rev (3m)46.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1759.46%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1046.67%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-18.71%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-22.47%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 4.47 | ||
| P/S | 0.11 | ||
| P/FCF | 1.99 | ||
| P/OCF | 1.4 | ||
| P/B | 0.5 | ||
| P/tB | 1.59 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 2.36 |
EPS(TTM)-8.27
EYN/A
EPS(NY)2.55
Fwd EY22.37%
FCF(TTM)5.72
FCFY50.15%
OCF(TTM)8.14
OCFY71.42%
SpS106.24
BVpS22.95
TBVpS7.15
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -8.8% | ||
| ROE | -36.18% | ||
| ROCE | 4.75% | ||
| ROIC | 3.16% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.67% | ||
| ROICexgc | 5.72% | ||
| OM | 2.08% | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 42.71% | ||
| FCFM | 5.38% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-26.85%
ROICexgc 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-Score5
Asset Turnover1.13
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.88 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.43 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.03 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 31.18% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 2.28% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 81.55% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.28 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.58 |
F-Score5
WACC6.51%
ROIC/WACC0.49
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)-167.64%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-46.81%
EPS Next Y4.71%
EPS Next 2Y53.18%
EPS Next 3Y35.09%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.04%
Revenue growth 3Y8.22%
Revenue growth 5Y5.7%
Sales Q2Q%-17.59%
Revenue Next Year-33.29%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.86%
Revenue Next 3Y-10.57%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-59.08%
EBIT growth 3Y-29.42%
EBIT growth 5Y-22.13%
EBIT Next Year311.54%
EBIT Next 3Y101.91%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y273.92%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y66.78%
OCF growth 3Y70.9%
OCF growth 5Y30.92%
LACROIX GROUP / LACR.PA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LACR stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 3 / 10 to LACR.PA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LACROIX GROUP?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LACROIX GROUP?
LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) has a profitability rating of 3 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LACROIX GROUP?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is expected to grow by 4.71% in the next year.
How sustainable is the dividend of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) stock?
The dividend rating of LACROIX GROUP (LACR.PA) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -8.93%.