LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LAS-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA5179071017 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LAS-A. LAS-A was compared to 17 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry regarding profitability, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LAS-A is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAS-A had positive earnings in the past year.
LAS-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LAS-A has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LAS-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LAS-A has a better Return On Assets (4.84%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LAS-A (10.82%) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 7.86%, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.67%. This is in line with the industry average of 6.98%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.67%) for LAS-A is below the current ROIC(7.86%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.84% | ||
| ROE | 10.82% | ||
| ROIC | 7.86% |
ROA(3y)4.54%
ROA(5y)5.23%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)9.82%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)7.67%
1.3 Margins
LAS-A has a Profit Margin of 4.20%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAS-A outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With a decent Operating Margin value of 6.89%, LAS-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 72.22% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.79%, LAS-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.2% | ||
| GM | 26.79% |
OM growth 3Y3.39%
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3Y2.33%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LAS-A is creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LAS-A remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LAS-A has less shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LAS-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.74 indicates that LAS-A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.74, LAS-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LAS-A (0.42) is better than 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
ROIC/WACC1.09
WACC7.21%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that LAS-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.34, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that LAS-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LAS-A has a better Quick ratio (0.51) than 66.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LAS-A shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 25.49%, which is quite impressive.
Measured over the past years, LAS-A shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 10.70% on average per year.
The Revenue has grown by 16.82% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.49%
EPS 3Y15.45%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%3.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.82%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%22.8%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 12.59% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.60% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.72%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.98%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y6.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
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
LAS-A is valuated correctly with a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.72.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.25, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.07, the valuation of LAS-A can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.89% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAS-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.15), we can say LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LAS-A's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LAS-A is cheaper than 77.78% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
LAS-A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
LAS-A's earnings are expected to grow with 12.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.19
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%, LAS-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.16, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.38, LAS-A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LAS-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.08%!
LAS-A has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
The dividend of LAS-A decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
LAS-A pays out 24.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LAS-A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.36%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
TSX:LAS-A (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
220.38
-4.62 (-2.05%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners43.11%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.50B
Analysts81.67
Price Target245.06 (11.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
Yearly Dividend4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP24.36%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)15.13%
Min EPS beat(2)12.58%
Max EPS beat(2)17.68%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)16.76%
Min EPS beat(4)2.14%
Max EPS beat(4)34.66%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)11.72%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)8.92%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.21%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.73%
Min Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.95%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)1.14%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)2.55%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.1%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)-1.3%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)12.53%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.21%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.83%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.17%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.72 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.07 | ||
| P/S | 0.55 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.25 | ||
| P/B | 1.42 | ||
| P/tB | 6.25 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.47 |
EPS(TTM)17.33
EY7.86%
EPS(NY)21.88
Fwd EY9.93%
FCF(TTM)-0.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)23.83
OCFY10.81%
SpS400.4
BVpS155.62
TBVpS35.27
PEG (NY)0.81
PEG (5Y)1.19
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.84% | ||
| ROE | 10.82% | ||
| ROCE | 10.79% | ||
| ROIC | 7.86% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.97% | ||
| ROICexgc | 15.23% | ||
| OM | 6.89% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.2% | ||
| GM | 26.79% | ||
| FCFM | N/A |
ROA(3y)4.54%
ROA(5y)5.23%
ROE(3y)8.77%
ROE(5y)9.82%
ROIC(3y)6.67%
ROIC(5y)7.67%
ROICexc(3y)6.75%
ROICexc(5y)7.73%
ROICexgc(3y)12.07%
ROICexgc(5y)14.45%
ROCE(3y)9.16%
ROCE(5y)10.53%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-3.3%
ROICexcg growth 5Y0.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y-2.83%
ROICexc growth 5Y1.77%
OM growth 3Y3.39%
OM growth 5Y2.86%
PM growth 3Y2.33%
PM growth 5Y0.45%
GM growth 3Y-0.9%
GM growth 5Y-0.05%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover1.15
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.59 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 184.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 6.19% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 7.21 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 58.05% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.74 |
F-Score4
WACC7.21%
ROIC/WACC1.09
Cap/Depr(3y)131.15%
Cap/Depr(5y)104.2%
Cap/Sales(3y)3.77%
Cap/Sales(5y)3.08%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)25.49%
EPS 3Y15.45%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%3.15%
EPS Next Y15.72%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)16.82%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%22.8%
Revenue Next Year11.98%
Revenue Next 2Y8.17%
Revenue Next 3Y6.6%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y29.48%
EBIT growth 3Y14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y12.27%
EBIT Next Year75.97%
EBIT Next 3Y28.09%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y46.98%
FCF growth 3Y28.99%
FCF growth 5Y3.13%
OCF growth 1Y309.31%
OCF growth 3Y35.63%
OCF growth 5Y10.7%