LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:LAS-A - CA5179071017 - Common Stock
215 CAD
+2.01 (+0.94%)
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 has a great profitability rating, 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.
LAS-A had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.97%, LAS-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A has a Return On Equity of 10.95%. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 77.78% of its industry peers.
With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.33%, LAS-A is doing good in 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 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's Profit Margin of 4.06% is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 88.89% 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 77.78% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAS-A has grown nicely.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 26.44%, LAS-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.89% 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LAS-A is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LAS-A remains at a similar level compared to 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.
With an excellent Altman-Z score value of 2.98, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59. This is a neutral value indicating LAS-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With an excellent Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.59, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 83.33% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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 83.33% 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 88.89% 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.
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 11.12% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -11.49% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y21.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year13.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.49%
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 12.32, 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 26.06.
LAS-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.61.
LAS-A's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LAS-A is cheaper than 94.44% of the companies in the same industry.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 32.73. LAS-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAS-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 77.78% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| 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.
LAS-A has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.58
PEG (5Y)1.15
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.07%, LAS-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.92, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.37, LAS-A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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.
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.
LAS-A's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP24.78%
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
TSX:LAS-A (11/7/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
215
+2.01 (+0.94%)
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 Target260.61 (21.21%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.07% |
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)0.59%
PT rev (3m)1.09%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-4.73%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-5.85%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.69%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.02%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-0.03%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.87%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.32 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.51 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.66 | ||
| P/B | 1.39 | ||
| P/tB | 5.3 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.05 |
EPS(TTM)17.45
EY8.12%
EPS(NY)22.36
Fwd EY10.4%
FCF(TTM)-9.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.67
OCFY6.82%
SpS417.66
BVpS154.78
TBVpS40.6
PEG (NY)0.58
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 Y21.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)19.55%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%18.85%
Revenue Next Year13.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.49%
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 6 / 10 to LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.
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 12.32 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.