LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LAS-A - CA5179071017 - Common Stock
217.2 CAD
-2.79 (-1.27%)
Taking everything into account, LAS-A scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAS-A was compared to 16 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While LAS-A has a great profitability rating, there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LAS-A may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth With these ratings, LAS-A could be worth investigating further for value investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LAS-A was profitable.
LAS-A had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LAS-A has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LAS-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 5.36%, LAS-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 87.50% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A has a Return On Equity of 11.09%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAS-A outperforms 81.25% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a better Return On Invested Capital (7.82%) than 87.50% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LAS-A is significantly below the industry average of 114.40%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.67%) for LAS-A is below the current ROIC(7.82%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.36% | ||
| ROE | 11.09% | ||
| ROIC | 7.82% |
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.23%, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 6.98%, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAS-A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.57%, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LAS-A has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 6.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.23% | ||
| GM | 26.57% |
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
LAS-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAS-A has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
LAS-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LAS-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 3.09 indicates that LAS-A is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 3.09, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.49. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LAS-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 68.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.26%
2.3 Liquidity
LAS-A has a Current Ratio of 1.95. This is a normal value and indicates that LAS-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.95, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 68.75% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.95. This is a bad value and indicates that LAS-A is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.74, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 19.65% over the past year.
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.
Looking at the last year, LAS-A shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 17.69% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)19.65%
EPS 3Y15.45%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%34.25%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%8.32%
3.2 Future
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 13.79% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LAS-A is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -4.55% yearly.
EPS Next Y26.87%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.47, the valuation of LAS-A can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaper than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.84. LAS-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.36, the valuation of LAS-A can be described as very reasonable.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 87.50% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAS-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.40, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaper than 93.75% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LAS-A's 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 13.79% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)1.07
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAS-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.03%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LAS-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 177.90.
LAS-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.00.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LAS-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.08%!
LAS-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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 23.88% 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.
DP23.88%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
TSX:LAS-A (12/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
217.2
-2.79 (-1.27%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.45%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.48B
Revenue(TTM)2.90B
Net Income(TTM)122.81M
Analysts81.67
Price Target273.36 (25.86%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.03% |
Yearly Dividend4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP23.88%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.53%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.34%
Max EPS beat(2)17.39%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)10.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.34%
Max EPS beat(4)17.68%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)10.57%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.27%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)7.04%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.37%
Min Revenue beat(2)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.18%
Min Revenue beat(4)-3.27%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.58%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.8%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.75%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)5.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.36%
EPS NQ rev (3m)7.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.72%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.26%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.23%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.47 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.36 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.36 | ||
| P/B | 1.34 | ||
| P/tB | 4.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.48 |
EPS(TTM)18.94
EY8.72%
EPS(NY)23.22
Fwd EY10.69%
FCF(TTM)-6.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)19.12
OCFY8.8%
SpS425.81
BVpS162.41
TBVpS47.73
PEG (NY)0.43
PEG (5Y)1.07
Graham Number263.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 5.36% | ||
| ROE | 11.09% | ||
| ROCE | 10.73% | ||
| ROIC | 7.82% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.86% | ||
| ROICexgc | 13.44% | ||
| OM | 6.98% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.23% | ||
| GM | 26.57% | ||
| 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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-3.3%
ROICexgc 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-Score6
Asset Turnover1.27
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 1.73 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 156.12% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.95% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.81 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 41.63% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.09 |
F-Score6
WACC7.26%
ROIC/WACC1.08
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)19.65%
EPS 3Y15.45%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%34.25%
EPS Next Y26.87%
EPS Next 2Y16.11%
EPS Next 3Y13.79%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%8.32%
Revenue Next Year13.84%
Revenue Next 2Y9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.55%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y12.27%
EBIT Next Year78.63%
EBIT Next 3Y13.83%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-136.66%
FCF growth 3Y28.99%
FCF growth 5Y3.13%
OCF growth 1Y-34.42%
OCF growth 3Y35.63%
OCF growth 5Y10.7%
LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A / LAS-A.CA FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LAS-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LAS-A.CA.
What is the valuation status for LAS-A stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 10 to LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A?
LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the valuation of LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A based on its PE and PB ratios?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) is 11.47 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.34.
How financially healthy is LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A?
The financial health rating of LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) is 5 / 10.