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LANCASTER COLONY CORP (LANC) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LANC - Nasdaq - US5138471033 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

190.19  +1.16 (+0.61%)

After market: 190.19 0 (0%)

Fundamental Rating

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LANC gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 89 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LANC a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. While showing a medium growth rate, LANC is valued expensive at the moment.


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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LANC had positive earnings in the past year.
LANC had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LANC has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LANC had a positive operating cash flow.
LANC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLANC Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M

1.2 Ratios

Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 12.62%, LANC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
LANC has a Return On Equity of 15.97%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LANC outperforms 84.27% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 16.11%, LANC belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.26% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LANC is significantly above the industry average of 8.94%.
The 3 year average ROIC (14.06%) for LANC is below the current ROIC(16.11%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.62%
ROE 15.97%
ROIC 16.11%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)11.59%
ROE(3y)13.51%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)14.06%
ROIC(5y)14.72%
LANC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLANC Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

1.3 Margins

LANC's Profit Margin of 8.23% is amongst the best of the industry. LANC outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
LANC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LANC has a Operating Margin of 11.75%. This is in the better half of the industry: LANC outperforms 78.65% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LANC has declined.
LANC has a Gross Margin of 23.46%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LANC outperforms 57.30% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LANC has declined.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.75%
PM (TTM) 8.23%
GM 23.46%
OM growth 3Y-3.54%
OM growth 5Y-4.91%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-5.96%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.53%
LANC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLANC Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5 10 15 20 25

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LANC is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LANC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 5 years ago, LANC has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
Compared to 1 year ago, LANC has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LANC Yearly Shares OutstandingLANC Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M 20M 25M
LANC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLANC Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 16.27 indicates that LANC is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LANC (16.27) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
There is no outstanding debt for LANC. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 16.27
ROIC/WACC1.79
WACC8.98%
LANC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLANC Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.3 Liquidity

LANC has a Current Ratio of 2.88. This indicates that LANC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LANC has a Current ratio of 2.88. This is amongst the best in the industry. LANC outperforms 80.90% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.88 indicates that LANC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 1.88, LANC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.15% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
LANC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLANC Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 21.58% over the past year.
Measured over the past 5 years, LANC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 2.51% on average per year.
LANC shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -18.40%.
Measured over the past years, LANC shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 7.43% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.58%
EPS 3Y-1.84%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%-4.81%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.4%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%4.81%

3.2 Future

The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 9.96% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
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.
LANC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLANC Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 500M 1B 1.5B 2B
LANC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLANC Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2 4 6

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

The Price/Earnings ratio is 33.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LANC.
LANC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LANC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 28.29, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LANC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 25.84.
LANC's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
LANC is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.32, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.43
Fwd PE 25.84
LANC Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLANC Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LANC is on the same level as its industry peers.
LANC's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is in line with the industry average.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 29.39
EV/EBITDA 17.82
LANC Per share dataLANC EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 20 40 60

4.3 Compensation for Growth

The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LANC does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The decent profitability rating of LANC may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)13.32
EPS Next 2Y13.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LANC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.01%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.35, LANC pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
LANC's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.51.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%

5.2 History

On average, the dividend of LANC grows each year by 6.91%, which is quite nice.
LANC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LANC has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
LANC Yearly Dividends per shareLANC Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3

5.3 Sustainability

64.43% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LANC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
LANC's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP64.43%
EPS Next 2Y13.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
LANC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLANC Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M
LANC Dividend Payout.LANC Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LANC Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LANCASTER COLONY CORP

NASDAQ:LANC (4/21/2025, 4:30:02 PM)

After market: 190.19 0 (0%)

190.19

+1.16 (+0.61%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)02-04 2025-02-04/bmo
Earnings (Next)04-30 2025-04-30/bmo
Inst Owners62.98%
Inst Owner Change0.33%
Ins Owners7.23%
Ins Owner Change-1.5%
Market Cap5.24B
Analysts72.31
Price Target209.3 (10.05%)
Short Float %2.27%
Short Ratio3.04
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 2.01%
Yearly Dividend3.56
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.91%
DP64.43%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date03-07 2025-03-07 (0.95)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-6.84%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-4.21%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-13.18%
Min EPS beat(4)-27%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.21%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.45%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)0.25%
EPS beat(16)5
Avg EPS beat(16)-0.22%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-0.79%
Min Revenue beat(2)-2.36%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.74%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.14%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.98%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.76%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.56%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)3.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0.47%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.4%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.85%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.11%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.82%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 33.43
Fwd PE 25.84
P/S 2.76
P/FCF 29.39
P/OCF 22.07
P/B 5.35
P/tB 6.8
EV/EBITDA 17.82
EPS(TTM)5.69
EY2.99%
EPS(NY)7.36
Fwd EY3.87%
FCF(TTM)6.47
FCFY3.4%
OCF(TTM)8.62
OCFY4.53%
SpS68.92
BVpS35.54
TBVpS27.98
PEG (NY)2.14
PEG (5Y)13.32
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 12.62%
ROE 15.97%
ROCE 20.81%
ROIC 16.11%
ROICexc 19.88%
ROICexgc 26.14%
OM 11.75%
PM (TTM) 8.23%
GM 23.46%
FCFM 9.39%
ROA(3y)10.43%
ROA(5y)11.59%
ROE(3y)13.51%
ROE(5y)14.97%
ROIC(3y)14.06%
ROIC(5y)14.72%
ROICexc(3y)15.85%
ROICexc(5y)17.52%
ROICexgc(3y)21.27%
ROICexgc(5y)25.82%
ROCE(3y)18.16%
ROCE(5y)19.01%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-6.02%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-11.89%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.51%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.26%
OM growth 3Y-3.54%
OM growth 5Y-4.91%
PM growth 3Y-4.42%
PM growth 5Y-5.96%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.53%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.53
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr 102.29%
Cap/Sales 3.11%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.53%
Profit Quality 114.04%
Current Ratio 2.88
Quick Ratio 1.88
Altman-Z 16.27
F-Score7
WACC8.98%
ROIC/WACC1.79
Cap/Depr(3y)194.88%
Cap/Depr(5y)199.91%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.48%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.72%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)21.58%
EPS 3Y-1.84%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%-4.81%
EPS Next Y15.61%
EPS Next 2Y13.13%
EPS Next 3Y9.96%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-18.4%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%4.81%
Revenue Next Year2.61%
Revenue Next 2Y2.96%
Revenue Next 3Y2.69%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-8.97%
EBIT growth 3Y4.62%
EBIT growth 5Y2.16%
EBIT Next Year33.8%
EBIT Next 3Y13.23%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y127.6%
FCF growth 3Y28.7%
FCF growth 5Y7.75%
OCF growth 1Y18.65%
OCF growth 3Y13.03%
OCF growth 5Y4.95%