LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:LAS-A - CA5179071017 - Common Stock
214.87 CAD
-0.12 (-0.06%)
Overall LAS-A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LAS-A against 17 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 scores decently on growth, while it is valued quite cheap. This could make an interesting combination. 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.
In the past year LAS-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
Each year in the past 5 years LAS-A has been profitable.
In the past 5 years LAS-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LAS-A's Return On Assets of 4.97% is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of 10.95%, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.47% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Invested Capital of LAS-A (7.33%) is better than 76.47% of its industry peers.
LAS-A had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.67%. This is significantly below the industry average of 103.08%.
The 3 year average ROIC (6.67%) for LAS-A is below the current ROIC(7.33%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.95% | ||
| ROIC | 7.33% |
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
The Profit Margin of LAS-A (4.06%) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LAS-A has a better Operating Margin (6.75%) than 76.47% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 26.44%, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.24% 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 | 6.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.06% | ||
| GM | 26.44% |
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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAS-A has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 2.98 indicates that LAS-A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LAS-A (2.98) is better than 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that LAS-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LAS-A has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAS-A outperforms 82.35% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC1.01
WACC7.29%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that LAS-A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LAS-A has a better Current ratio (2.08) than 82.35% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 0.84 indicates that LAS-A may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LAS-A (0.84) is better than 88.24% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
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 16.02%, which is quite good.
LAS-A shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 10.70% yearly.
LAS-A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 19.55%.
The Revenue has been growing by 9.16% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
EPS 1Y (TTM)16.02%
EPS 3Y15.45%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%2.44%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.55%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.85%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LAS-A will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.15% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y21.68%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.57%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
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 stable.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.31, which indicates a correct valuation of LAS-A.
LAS-A's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LAS-A is cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 26.19. LAS-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.50, which indicates a very decent valuation of LAS-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 94.12% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LAS-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.50.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.35% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAS-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.05 |
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.
The excellent profitability rating of LAS-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%, LAS-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LAS-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 3.51.
LAS-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.33.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LAS-A grows each year by 9.08%, which is quite nice.
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 24.78% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LAS-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.78%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
TSX:LAS-A (10/29/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
214.87
-0.12 (-0.06%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.25%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.47B
Revenue(TTM)2.85B
Net Income(TTM)115.63M
Analysts81.67
Price Target259.08 (20.58%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend4
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP24.78%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)6.67%
Min EPS beat(2)-4.34%
Max EPS beat(2)17.68%
EPS beat(4)3
Avg EPS beat(4)7.01%
Min EPS beat(4)-4.34%
Max EPS beat(4)17.68%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)7.78%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)10.04%
EPS beat(16)8
Avg EPS beat(16)4.02%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)0.54%
Max Revenue beat(2)1.5%
Revenue beat(4)3
Avg Revenue beat(4)0.64%
Min Revenue beat(4)-1.43%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.95%
Revenue beat(8)4
Avg Revenue beat(8)-0.85%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.38%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.92%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0.49%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-8.48%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.01%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.5 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.65 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 5.29 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.05 |
EPS(TTM)17.45
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)22.62
Fwd EY10.53%
FCF(TTM)-9.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.67
OCFY6.83%
SpS417.66
BVpS154.78
TBVpS40.6
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)1.15
Graham Number246.52
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 4.97% | ||
| ROE | 10.95% | ||
| ROCE | 10.04% | ||
| ROIC | 7.33% | ||
| ROICexc | 7.46% | ||
| ROICexgc | 12.72% | ||
| OM | 6.75% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 4.06% | ||
| GM | 26.44% | ||
| 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-Score4
Asset Turnover1.23
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 2.12 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 160.63% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 5.83% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 5.95 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 33.85% | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
F-Score4
WACC7.29%
ROIC/WACC1.01
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)16.02%
EPS 3Y15.45%
EPS 5Y10.7%
EPS Q2Q%2.44%
EPS Next Y21.68%
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.55%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.85%
Revenue Next Year13.57%
Revenue Next 2Y8.73%
Revenue Next 3Y6.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y24.03%
EBIT growth 3Y14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y12.27%
EBIT Next Year76.13%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-230.49%
FCF growth 3Y28.99%
FCF growth 5Y3.13%
OCF growth 1Y-18.1%
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 12.31 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.39.
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.