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 18 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LAS-A has an excellent profitability rating, but there are some minor concerns on its financial health. LAS-A is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LAS-A had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LAS-A had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LAS-A has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LAS-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LAS-A has a better Return On Assets (4.84%) than 77.78% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Return On Equity of 10.82% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a Return On Invested Capital of 7.86%. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
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 6.97%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (7.86%) for LAS-A is above the 3 year average (6.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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's Profit Margin of 4.20% is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 83.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAS-A has remained more or less at the same level.
LAS-A has a better Operating Margin (6.89%) than 72.22% of its industry peers.
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
LAS-A has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
LAS-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LAS-A has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAS-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.73 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 (2.73) is better than 77.78% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LAS-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.42 is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 88.89% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.73 |
ROIC/WACC0.87
WACC9.05%
2.3 Liquidity
LAS-A has a Current Ratio of 1.34. This is a normal value and indicates that LAS-A is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LAS-A (1.34) is better than 66.67% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a Quick Ratio of 1.34. 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.
The Quick ratio of LAS-A (0.51) is better 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.
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.
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
LAS-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 12.59% yearly.
LAS-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.60% yearly.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 12.52, which indicates a correct valuation of LAS-A.
88.89% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAS-A, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LAS-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.91.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.92, the valuation of LAS-A can be described as reasonable.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAS-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: LAS-A is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LAS-A is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 21.46, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
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.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LAS-A's earnings are expected to grow with 12.59% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAS-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.15, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.43, LAS-A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LAS-A grows each year by 9.08%, which is quite nice.
LAS-A has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LAS-A has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
24.36% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LAS-A. This is a low number and 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 (6/24/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
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+3 (+1.4%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners44.58%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.69%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.48B
Analysts81.67
Price Target257.81 (18.81%)
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)5.2%
PT rev (3m)18.38%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)15.2%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.58%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.52 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.92 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.11 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 6.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.38 |
EPS(TTM)17.33
EY7.99%
EPS(NY)21.88
Fwd EY10.08%
FCF(TTM)-0.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)23.83
OCFY10.98%
SpS400.4
BVpS155.62
TBVpS35.27
PEG (NY)0.8
PEG (5Y)1.17
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 | 2.73 |
F-Score4
WACC9.05%
ROIC/WACC0.87
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%