LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:LAS-A - CA5179071017 - Common Stock
217 CAD
+1 (+0.46%)
Taking everything into account, LAS-A scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LAS-A was compared to 15 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 has a decent growth rate and is not valued too expensively.
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.
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 Return On Assets of 4.97%. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Return On Equity of 10.95% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LAS-A (7.33%) is better than 73.33% 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 94.60%.
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
LAS-A has a better Profit Margin (4.06%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LAS-A's Operating Margin of 6.75% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 73.33% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAS-A has grown nicely.
LAS-A has a better Gross Margin (26.44%) than 86.67% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LAS-A is destroying value.
LAS-A has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LAS-A has been reduced compared to 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 2.98 indicates that LAS-A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LAS-A has a Altman-Z score of 2.98. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating LAS-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.59, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.98 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.46%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 2.08 indicates that LAS-A has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LAS-A (2.08) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a Quick Ratio of 2.08. 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.
LAS-A's Quick ratio of 0.84 is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 86.67% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 2.08 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.84 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 16.02% over the past year.
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 19.55% in the past year. This is quite good.
LAS-A shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 9.16% yearly.
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.
LAS-A is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 6.49% yearly.
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.44, the valuation of LAS-A can be described as correct.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LAS-A indicates a rather cheap valuation: LAS-A is cheaper than 86.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.86, LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
LAS-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.59.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.33% 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 (23.32), we can say LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LAS-A indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAS-A is cheaper than 73.33% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
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 decent profitability rating of LAS-A may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LAS-A has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.04%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.48, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
LAS-A's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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.
LAS-A has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
24.78% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LAS-A. This is a low number and 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 (10/3/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
217
+1 (+0.46%)
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 Cap1.48B
Analysts81.67
Price Target259.08 (19.39%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.04% |
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)11.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)0.69%
EPS NY rev (3m)5.15%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.44 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.59 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.79 | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 5.34 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.1 |
EPS(TTM)17.45
EY8.04%
EPS(NY)22.62
Fwd EY10.42%
FCF(TTM)-9.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.67
OCFY6.76%
SpS417.66
BVpS154.78
TBVpS40.6
PEG (NY)0.57
PEG (5Y)1.16
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%
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 Turnover1.23
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
WACC7.46%
ROIC/WACC0.98
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%