LASSONDE INDS INC-CLASS A (LAS-A.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LAS-A - Toronto Stock Exchange - CA5179071017 - Common Stock - Currency: CAD
LAS-A gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 13 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 may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth
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.
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 4.84% is amongst the best of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
LAS-A has a Return On Equity of 10.82%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LAS-A outperforms 84.62% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LAS-A (7.86%) is better than 76.92% 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 116.68%.
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 has a better Profit Margin (4.20%) than 84.62% 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's Operating Margin of 6.89% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 69.23% 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 26.79%, LAS-A belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.62% 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 just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it 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.
Compared to 1 year ago, LAS-A has a worse debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 2.72 indicates that LAS-A is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 2.72, LAS-A is doing good in the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.42 indicates that LAS-A is not too dependend on debt financing.
LAS-A has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.42) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.42 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 2.72 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC7.36%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.34 indicates that LAS-A should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LAS-A's Current ratio of 1.34 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LAS-A outperforms 76.92% 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.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.51, LAS-A is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.92% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.34 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an impressive 25.49% 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 16.82%.
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)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 6.51% yearly.
EPS Next Y15.72%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.89%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
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
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 12.41, LAS-A is valued correctly.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.62% of the companies are valued more expensively.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.11, LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 9.82, which indicates a very decent valuation of LAS-A.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LAS-A is valued cheaper than 92.31% 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 (35.78), we can say LAS-A is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 |
4.2 Price Multiples
84.62% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAS-A, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.33 |
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.
LAS-A's earnings are expected to grow with 12.59% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.16
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.98%, LAS-A has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.65, LAS-A has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.39, LAS-A has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
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
LAS-A pays out 24.36% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LAS-A is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP24.36%
EPS Next 2Y12.73%
EPS Next 3Y12.59%
TSX:LAS-A (8/12/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
215
-1.9 (-0.88%)
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 Cap1.47B
Analysts81.67
Price Target257.81 (19.91%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.98% |
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)0%
PT rev (3m)5.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0.29%
EPS NQ rev (3m)5.04%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.42%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.41%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.81%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.64%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 12.41 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.82 | ||
| P/S | 0.54 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | 9.02 | ||
| P/B | 1.38 | ||
| P/tB | 6.1 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 7.33 |
EPS(TTM)17.33
EY8.06%
EPS(NY)21.88
Fwd EY10.18%
FCF(TTM)-0.95
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)23.83
OCFY11.08%
SpS400.4
BVpS155.62
TBVpS35.27
PEG (NY)0.79
PEG (5Y)1.16
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 | 2.72 |
F-Score4
WACC7.36%
ROIC/WACC1.07
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 Year12.89%
Revenue Next 2Y8.49%
Revenue Next 3Y6.51%
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%