LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LAS-A - CA5179071017 - Common Stock
215 CAD
-1.01 (-0.47%)
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. LAS-A scores excellent on profitability, but 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. These ratings would make LAS-A suitable for value investing!
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.
LAS-A had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LAS-A had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LAS-A's Return On Assets of 5.36% is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 88.24% of its industry peers.
With an excellent Return On Equity value of 11.09%, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A's Return On Invested Capital of 7.82% is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 82.35% 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 105.47%.
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
LAS-A has a Profit Margin of 4.23%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAS-A outperforms 94.12% of its industry peers.
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 82.35% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAS-A has grown nicely.
With an excellent Gross Margin value of 26.57%, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 82.35% 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LAS-A is creating some 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.
The debt/assets ratio for LAS-A is higher compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LAS-A has an Altman-Z score of 3.09. This indicates that LAS-A is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LAS-A's Altman-Z score of 3.09 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
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's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.49 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 70.59% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.49 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 3.09 |
ROIC/WACC1.08
WACC7.22%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.95 indicates that LAS-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a decent Current ratio value of 1.95, LAS-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% 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.
LAS-A has a better Quick ratio (0.74) than 64.71% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.95 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.74 |
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 19.65%, which is quite good.
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.
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)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
LAS-A is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.12% yearly.
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.
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 11.35 indicates a reasonable valuation of LAS-A.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.24% of the companies are valued more expensively.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LAS-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (26.15), we can say LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
LAS-A is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.61.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LAS-A to the average of the S&P500 Index (36.22), we can say LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaper than 88.24% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The 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)0.54
PEG (5Y)1.06
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.96%, LAS-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.81, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LAS-A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LAS-A is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.08%!
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
23.88% 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.
DP23.88%
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
TSX:LAS-A (12/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
215
-1.01 (-0.47%)
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)2.90B
Net Income(TTM)122.81M
Analysts81.67
Price Target273.36 (27.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.96% |
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)5.51%
PT rev (3m)5.51%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.56%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.94%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.25%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.38%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.37%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.27%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.27%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.35 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.61 | ||
| P/S | 0.5 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 11.24 | ||
| P/B | 1.32 | ||
| P/tB | 4.5 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 6.43 |
EPS(TTM)18.94
EY8.81%
EPS(NY)22.36
Fwd EY10.4%
FCF(TTM)-6.2
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)19.12
OCFY8.89%
SpS425.81
BVpS162.41
TBVpS47.73
PEG (NY)0.54
PEG (5Y)1.06
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
WACC7.22%
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 Y21.14%
EPS Next 2Y13.95%
EPS Next 3Y11.12%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)17.69%
Revenue growth 3Y11.17%
Revenue growth 5Y9.16%
Sales Q2Q%8.32%
Revenue Next Year13.88%
Revenue Next 2Y8.99%
Revenue Next 3Y-11.49%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y21.25%
EBIT growth 3Y14.94%
EBIT growth 5Y12.27%
EBIT Next Year76.13%
EBIT Next 3Y26.66%
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 11.35 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 1.32.
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.