LAZARD INC (LAZ) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation

NYSE:LAZ • US52110M1099

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This LAZ fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.

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1. LAZ Profitability Analysis

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LAZ was profitable.
  • LAZ had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
  • LAZ had positive earnings in 4 of the past 5 years.
  • LAZ had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LAZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLAZ Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • The Return On Assets of LAZ (4.67%) is better than 67.08% of its industry peers.
  • LAZ's Return On Equity of 26.43% is amongst the best of the industry. LAZ outperforms 90.83% of its industry peers.
  • LAZ's Return On Invested Capital of 8.29% is amongst the best of the industry. LAZ outperforms 80.42% of its industry peers.
  • The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LAZ is in line with the industry average of 7.28%.
  • The last Return On Invested Capital (8.29%) for LAZ is above the 3 year average (6.42%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 26.43%
ROIC 8.29%
ROA(3y)2.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)16.83%
ROE(5y)33.39%
ROIC(3y)6.42%
ROIC(5y)7.63%
LAZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • The Profit Margin of LAZ (7.25%) is worse than 60.83% of its industry peers.
  • LAZ's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of LAZ (11.86%) is worse than 65.42% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LAZ has declined.
  • LAZ has a better Gross Margin (93.42%) than 95.00% of its industry peers.
  • LAZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.86%
PM (TTM) 7.25%
GM 93.42%
OM growth 3Y-13.15%
OM growth 5Y-8.97%
PM growth 3Y-16.22%
PM growth 5Y-13.44%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
LAZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 20 40 60 80

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2. LAZ Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • The number of shares outstanding for LAZ has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LAZ has been reduced compared to 5 years ago.
  • The debt/assets ratio for LAZ has been reduced compared to a year ago.
LAZ Yearly Shares OutstandingLAZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
LAZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLAZ Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • LAZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.20. This is not the best score and indicates that LAZ is in the grey zone with still only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • LAZ has a better Altman-Z score (2.20) than 70.42% of its industry peers.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LAZ is 4.31, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LAZ, 4.31 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • LAZ has a Debt to FCF ratio of 4.31. This is in the better half of the industry: LAZ outperforms 72.50% of its industry peers.
  • A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.40 is on the high side and indicates that LAZ has dependencies on debt financing.
  • Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 2.40, LAZ is doing worse than 80.83% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.4
Debt/FCF 4.31
Altman-Z 2.2
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACCN/A
LAZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLAZ Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • LAZ has a Current Ratio of 1.47. This is a normal value and indicates that LAZ is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • With a decent Current ratio value of 1.47, LAZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 67.92% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.47 indicates that LAZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LAZ (1.47) is better than 68.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.47
LAZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLAZ Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1B 2B 3B

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3. LAZ Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.27% over the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LAZ shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -7.38% on average per year.
  • The Revenue has been growing slightly by 0.91% in the past year.
  • Measured over the past years, LAZ shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.78% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.27%
EPS 3Y-13.04%
EPS 5Y-7.38%
EPS Q2Q%2.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.78%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%

3.2 Future

  • LAZ is expected to show a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 33.15% yearly.
  • LAZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.17% yearly.
EPS Next Y48.47%
EPS Next 2Y41.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year17.34%
Revenue Next 2Y15.52%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
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 accelerating.
  • When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
LAZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLAZ Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1B 2B 3B 4B
LAZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLAZ Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 1 2 3 4 5

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4. LAZ Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 19.97, the valuation of LAZ can be described as rather expensive.
  • 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LAZ, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.71. LAZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • LAZ is valuated correctly with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 13.45.
  • The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LAZ.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.09, LAZ is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.97
Fwd PE 13.45
LAZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLAZ Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30 40

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LAZ is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.33% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LAZ indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: LAZ is cheaper than 76.67% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 9.39
EV/EBITDA 11.42
LAZ Per share dataLAZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LAZ'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 LAZ may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LAZ's earnings are expected to grow with 33.15% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.15%

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5. LAZ Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LAZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.14%, which is a nice return.
  • LAZ's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 6.47.
  • LAZ's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.81.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.14%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LAZ has a limited annual growth rate of 1.52%.
  • LAZ has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
  • LAZ has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
LAZ Yearly Dividends per shareLAZ Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 0.5 1 1.5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 80.80% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LAZ. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • LAZ's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP80.8%
EPS Next 2Y41.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.15%
LAZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLAZ Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B
LAZ Dividend Payout.LAZ Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LAZ Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LAZ Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LAZARD INC

NYSE:LAZ (4/21/2026, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 48.72 0 (0%)

48.72

+0.42 (+0.87%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners96.04%
Inst Owner Change0.03%
Ins Owners0.79%
Ins Owner Change2.08%
Market Cap4.58B
Revenue(TTM)3.19B
Net Income(TTM)230.91M
Analysts72
Price Target55.34 (13.59%)
Short Float %3.82%
Short Ratio2.46
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 4.14%
Yearly Dividend2.03
Dividend Growth(5Y)1.52%
DP80.8%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years12
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)18.29%
Min EPS beat(2)13.99%
Max EPS beat(2)22.59%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)28.13%
Min EPS beat(4)13.99%
Max EPS beat(4)46.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)28.06%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)14.73%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)13.43%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)3.02%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)7.16%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)3.35%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.53%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.14%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)2.96%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)3.89%
PT rev (1m)-9.01%
PT rev (3m)-5.06%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-22.26%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-27.74%
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.8%
EPS NY rev (3m)-6.79%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.93%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-5.98%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.12%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.17%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.97
Fwd PE 13.45
P/S 1.44
P/FCF 9.39
P/OCF 8.81
P/B 5.24
P/tB 9.56
EV/EBITDA 11.42
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)3.62
Fwd EY7.44%
FCF(TTM)5.19
FCFY10.65%
OCF(TTM)5.53
OCFY11.35%
SpS33.93
BVpS9.3
TBVpS5.09
PEG (NY)0.41
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.5996 (-53.61%)
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 4.67%
ROE 26.43%
ROCE 12.17%
ROIC 8.29%
ROICexc 15.81%
ROICexgc 21.73%
OM 11.86%
PM (TTM) 7.25%
GM 93.42%
FCFM 15.3%
ROA(3y)2.88%
ROA(5y)4.38%
ROE(3y)16.83%
ROE(5y)33.39%
ROIC(3y)6.42%
ROIC(5y)7.63%
ROICexc(3y)12.04%
ROICexc(5y)14.66%
ROICexgc(3y)16.72%
ROICexgc(5y)19.19%
ROCE(3y)9.5%
ROCE(5y)12.31%
ROICexgc growth 3Y2.16%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-3.38%
ROICexc growth 3Y-0.98%
ROICexc growth 5Y-4.26%
OM growth 3Y-13.15%
OM growth 5Y-8.97%
PM growth 3Y-16.22%
PM growth 5Y-13.44%
GM growth 3Y0.05%
GM growth 5Y0.08%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.64
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.4
Debt/FCF 4.31
Debt/EBITDA 5.1
Cap/Depr 93.44%
Cap/Sales 1%
Interest Coverage 4.7
Cash Conversion 126.05%
Profit Quality 211.07%
Current Ratio 1.47
Quick Ratio 1.47
Altman-Z 2.2
F-Score6
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)94.79%
Cap/Depr(5y)100.9%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.2%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.31%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.27%
EPS 3Y-13.04%
EPS 5Y-7.38%
EPS Q2Q%2.56%
EPS Next Y48.47%
EPS Next 2Y41.29%
EPS Next 3Y33.15%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)0.91%
Revenue growth 3Y3.73%
Revenue growth 5Y3.78%
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
Revenue Next Year17.34%
Revenue Next 2Y15.52%
Revenue Next 3Y13.17%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-16.22%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.91%
EBIT growth 5Y-5.53%
EBIT Next Year59.34%
EBIT Next 3Y32.49%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-30.11%
FCF growth 3Y-14.67%
FCF growth 5Y-0.97%
OCF growth 1Y-30.09%
OCF growth 3Y-14.61%
OCF growth 5Y-2.05%

LAZARD INC / LAZ Fundamental Analysis FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LAZARD INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LAZ.


What is the valuation status of LAZARD INC (LAZ) stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 6 / 10 to LAZARD INC (LAZ). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


What is the profitability of LAZ stock?

LAZARD INC (LAZ) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What are the PE and PB ratios of LAZARD INC (LAZ) stock?

The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LAZARD INC (LAZ) is 19.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 5.24.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LAZ stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LAZARD INC (LAZ) is expected to grow by 48.47% in the next year.