LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LAS-A - CA5179071017 - Common Stock
218 CAD
+1.89 (+0.87%)
We assign a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10 to LAS-A. 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.
In the past 5 years LAS-A always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 4.97%, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
The Return On Equity of LAS-A (10.95%) is better than 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.
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 last Return On Invested Capital (7.33%) for LAS-A is above the 3 year average (6.67%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 4.06%, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
LAS-A's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LAS-A has a better Operating Margin (6.75%) than 73.33% of its industry peers.
LAS-A's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
With a decent Gross Margin value of 26.44%, LAS-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% 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 | 6.75% | ||
| 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 below the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LAS-A is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAS-A has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
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 2.99. This is not the best score and indicates that LAS-A is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LAS-A has a Altman-Z score of 2.99. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.59 indicates that LAS-A is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
LAS-A's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.59 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 80.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.59 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.99 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC7.51%
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 Current ratio of 2.08. This is in the better half of the industry: LAS-A outperforms 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.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 0.84, LAS-A belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
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.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.15% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.49% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y20.84%
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
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
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 12.49, 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.
LAS-A's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.43.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.64 indicates a reasonable valuation of LAS-A.
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.
The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 22.87. LAS-A is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.64 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAS-A is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 73.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
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 a very decent profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)1.17
EPS Next 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.09%, LAS-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.49, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.45, LAS-A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
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 2Y14.62%
EPS Next 3Y11.15%
TSX:LAS-A (9/11/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
218
+1.89 (+0.87%)
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 Cap1.49B
Analysts81.67
Price Target259.08 (18.84%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.09% |
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)0.49%
PT rev (3m)5.72%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)11.67%
EPS NY rev (1m)4.43%
EPS NY rev (3m)4.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.01%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.6%
Revenue NY rev (3m)1.42%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.49 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.64 | ||
| P/S | 0.52 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 14.86 | ||
| P/B | 1.41 | ||
| P/tB | 5.37 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.12 |
EPS(TTM)17.45
EY8%
EPS(NY)22.62
Fwd EY10.38%
FCF(TTM)-9.69
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)14.67
OCFY6.73%
SpS417.66
BVpS154.78
TBVpS40.6
PEG (NY)0.6
PEG (5Y)1.17
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 | 2.99 |
F-Score4
WACC7.51%
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 Y20.84%
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 Year75.97%
EBIT Next 3Y28.09%
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%