172.77 USD
+0.97 (+0.56%)
172.87 USD
+0.1 (+0.06%)
Taking everything into account, LANC scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LANC was compared to 86 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. LANC is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LANC was profitable.
In the past year LANC had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LANC has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LANC always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.31%, LANC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 97.83% of the companies in the same industry.
LANC has a Return On Equity of 17.07%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LANC outperforms 88.04% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LANC (16.09%) is better than 94.57% of its industry peers.
LANC had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.06%. This is significantly below the industry average of 28.77%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.09%) for LANC is above the 3 year average (14.06%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.31% | ||
| ROE | 17.07% | ||
| ROIC | 16.09% |
ROA(3y)10.42%
ROA(5y)11.58%
ROE(3y)13.51%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)14.06%
ROIC(5y)14.71%
1.3 Margins
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 9.01%, LANC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.70% of the companies in the same industry.
LANC's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LANC has a Operating Margin of 12.02%. This is in the better half of the industry: LANC outperforms 78.26% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LANC has declined.
LANC has a Gross Margin of 23.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LANC outperforms 55.43% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LANC has declined.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 12.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.01% | ||
| GM | 23.7% |
OM growth 3Y-3.58%
OM growth 5Y-4.93%
PM growth 3Y-4.46%
PM growth 5Y-5.98%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.53%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LANC has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LANC has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LANC has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LANC has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LANC has an Altman-Z score of 14.29. This indicates that LANC is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 14.29, LANC belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.57% of the companies in the same industry.
LANC has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.29 |
ROIC/WACC1.77
WACC9.07%
2.3 Liquidity
LANC has a Current Ratio of 2.37. This indicates that LANC is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LANC's Current ratio of 2.37 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LANC outperforms 72.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.34 indicates that LANC should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Quick ratio value of 1.34, LANC is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.83% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 27.59% over the past year.
LANC shows a small growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 2.51% yearly.
The Revenue for LANC has decreased by -19.21% in the past year. This is quite bad
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)27.59%
EPS 3Y-1.84%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%44.66%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.21%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
3.2 Future
LANC is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 8.50% yearly.
LANC is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 2.03% yearly.
EPS Next Y9.63%
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year0.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
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.
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
LANC is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 28.09.
LANC's Price/Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LANC's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 26.59.
LANC is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.97.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LANC is on the same level as its industry peers.
LANC is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.80, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.97 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LANC's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is in line with the industry average.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LANC is valued a bit cheaper than 60.87% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 32.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.23 |
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.
LANC has a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)11.2
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LANC has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.21%.
LANC's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 5.10.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, LANC has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LANC is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 6.74%!
LANC has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LANC has not decreased their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.74%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
5.3 Sustainability
60.00% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LANC. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LANC is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP60%
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
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GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst OwnersN/A
Inst Owner Change-0.39%
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap4.76B
Revenue(TTM)1.89B
Net Income(TTM)170.00M
Analysts72.86
Price Target198.8 (15.07%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
Yearly Dividend3.53
Dividend Growth(5Y)6.74%
DP60%
Div Incr Years34
Div Non Decr Years34
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-8.79%
Min EPS beat(2)-9.48%
Max EPS beat(2)-8.11%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-8.45%
Min EPS beat(4)-12.02%
Max EPS beat(4)-4.21%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-15.73%
EPS beat(12)3
Avg EPS beat(12)0.69%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-1.15%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-3.23%
Min Revenue beat(2)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.78%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-3.24%
Min Revenue beat(4)-7.25%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.78%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-3.24%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.47%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.2%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-5.02%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.57%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-7.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)-2.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.36%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-2.33%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.78%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 28.09 | ||
| Fwd PE | 23.97 | ||
| P/S | 2.52 | ||
| P/FCF | 32.18 | ||
| P/OCF | 22.9 | ||
| P/B | 4.78 | ||
| P/tB | 6.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 16.23 |
EPS(TTM)6.15
EY3.56%
EPS(NY)7.21
Fwd EY4.17%
FCF(TTM)5.37
FCFY3.11%
OCF(TTM)7.54
OCFY4.37%
SpS68.43
BVpS36.16
TBVpS28.07
PEG (NY)2.92
PEG (5Y)11.2
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 13.31% | ||
| ROE | 17.07% | ||
| ROCE | 20.78% | ||
| ROIC | 16.09% | ||
| ROICexc | 18.17% | ||
| ROICexgc | 23.61% | ||
| OM | 12.02% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 9.01% | ||
| GM | 23.7% | ||
| FCFM | 7.85% |
ROA(3y)10.42%
ROA(5y)11.58%
ROE(3y)13.51%
ROE(5y)14.96%
ROIC(3y)14.06%
ROIC(5y)14.71%
ROICexc(3y)15.84%
ROICexc(5y)17.52%
ROICexgc(3y)21.25%
ROICexgc(5y)25.82%
ROCE(3y)18.15%
ROCE(5y)19%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-6.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-11.92%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.54%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.28%
OM growth 3Y-3.58%
OM growth 5Y-4.93%
PM growth 3Y-4.46%
PM growth 5Y-5.98%
GM growth 3Y-4.31%
GM growth 5Y-1.53%
F-Score7
Asset Turnover1.48
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 101.7% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 3.18% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 72.79% | ||
| Profit Quality | 87.06% | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.37 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Altman-Z | 14.29 |
F-Score7
WACC9.07%
ROIC/WACC1.77
Cap/Depr(3y)195.06%
Cap/Depr(5y)200.02%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.49%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.73%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)27.59%
EPS 3Y-1.84%
EPS 5Y2.51%
EPS Q2Q%44.66%
EPS Next Y9.63%
EPS Next 2Y11.96%
EPS Next 3Y8.5%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-19.21%
Revenue growth 3Y8.46%
Revenue growth 5Y7.43%
Sales Q2Q%-2.89%
Revenue Next Year0.78%
Revenue Next 2Y1.55%
Revenue Next 3Y2.03%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-13.73%
EBIT growth 3Y4.58%
EBIT growth 5Y2.14%
EBIT Next Year31.23%
EBIT Next 3Y12.39%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y21.91%
FCF growth 3Y28.71%
FCF growth 5Y7.75%
OCF growth 1Y-8.49%
OCF growth 3Y13.1%
OCF growth 5Y4.98%
LANCASTER COLONY CORP / LANC FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LANC stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LANC.
What is the valuation status for LANC stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 3 / 10 to LANCASTER COLONY CORP (LANC). This can be considered as Overvalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LANCASTER COLONY CORP?
LANCASTER COLONY CORP (LANC) has a profitability rating of 7 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LANC stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LANCASTER COLONY CORP (LANC) is 28.09 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 4.78.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LANC stock?
The dividend rating of LANCASTER COLONY CORP (LANC) is 6 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 60%.