LAZARD INC (LAZ) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LAZ • US52110M1099

50.34 USD
+1.02 (+2.07%)
At close: Feb 24, 2026
50.34 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 2/24/2026, 4:15:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

5

LAZ gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 238 industry peers in the Capital Markets industry. LAZ has an average financial health and profitability rating. LAZ is not valued too expensively and it also shows a decent growth rate.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • In the past year LAZ was profitable.
  • In the past year LAZ had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LAZ reported negative net income in multiple years.
  • Of the past 5 years LAZ 4 years had a positive operating cash flow.
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 0 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

1.2 Ratios

  • LAZ has a Return On Assets of 5.76%. This is in the better half of the industry: LAZ outperforms 72.27% of its industry peers.
  • LAZ has a better Return On Equity (31.69%) than 96.22% of its industry peers.
  • With a decent Return On Invested Capital value of 7.05%, LAZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 78.15% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAZ had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 6.49%. This is in line with the industry average of 7.31%.
  • The 3 year average ROIC (6.49%) for LAZ is below the current ROIC(7.05%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 31.69%
ROIC 7.05%
ROA(3y)3.33%
ROA(5y)4.77%
ROE(3y)29.09%
ROE(5y)36.77%
ROIC(3y)6.49%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
LAZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLAZ Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • LAZ has a worse Profit Margin (8.61%) than 65.97% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LAZ has declined.
  • Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 11.10%, LAZ is doing worse than 63.87% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAZ's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 93.47%, LAZ belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.96% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAZ's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) 8.61%
GM 93.47%
OM growth 3Y-20.51%
OM growth 5Y-6.29%
PM growth 3Y-17.15%
PM growth 5Y-3.2%
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
LAZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLAZ Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

  • There is no outstanding debt for LAZ. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
LAZ Yearly Shares OutstandingLAZ Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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 2B 4B 6B

2.2 Solvency

  • LAZ has an Altman-Z score of 2.31. 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.
  • Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 2.31, LAZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The Debt to FCF ratio of LAZ is 4.81, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LAZ, 4.81 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
  • With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 4.81, LAZ is doing good in the industry, outperforming 70.59% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LAZ has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.52. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
  • LAZ's Debt to Equity ratio of 2.52 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LAZ is outperformed by 80.25% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.52
Debt/FCF 4.81
Altman-Z 2.31
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 500M 1B 1.5B 2B

2.3 Liquidity

  • A Current Ratio of 1.58 indicates that LAZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.58, LAZ is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 69.33% of the companies in the same industry.
  • A Quick Ratio of 1.58 indicates that LAZ should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • The Quick ratio of LAZ (1.58) is better than 69.33% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.58
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 1B 2B 3B

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 4.27% over the past year.
  • LAZ shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -7.38% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)4.27%
EPS 3Y-13.04%
EPS 5Y-7.38%
EPS Q2Q%2.56%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.81%

3.2 Future

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LAZ will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 33.13% on average per year.
  • LAZ is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 13.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y51.95%
EPS Next 2Y41.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year19.88%
Revenue Next 2Y16.12%
Revenue Next 3Y13.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • LAZ is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 20.63.
  • 62.18% 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 26.64. LAZ is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.58, which indicates a correct valuation of LAZ.
  • LAZ's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is in line with the industry average.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 27.75. LAZ is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.63
Fwd PE 13.58
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 cheaper than 81.51% of the companies in the same industry.
  • 76.47% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LAZ, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 10.85
EV/EBITDA 13.38
LAZ Per share dataLAZ EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 10 20 30

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.
  • LAZ's earnings are expected to grow with 33.13% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y41.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.13%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LAZ has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.91%.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.17, LAZ has a dividend in line with its industry peers.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.80, LAZ pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LAZ decreases each year by -2.47%.
  • LAZ has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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)-2.47%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
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

  • LAZ pays out 69.07% of its income as dividend. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP69.07%
EPS Next 2Y41.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.13%
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 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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LAZARD INC

NYSE:LAZ (2/24/2026, 4:15:00 PM)

After market: 50.34 0 (0%)

50.34

+1.02 (+2.07%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorFinancials
GICS IndustryGroupFinancial Services
GICS IndustryCapital Markets
Earnings (Last)01-29
Earnings (Next)04-23
Inst Owners91.49%
Inst Owner Change5.81%
Ins Owners0.7%
Ins Owner Change-2.11%
Market Cap4.78B
Revenue(TTM)N/A
Net Income(TTM)266.70M
Analysts72
Price Target60.82 (20.82%)
Short Float %5.54%
Short Ratio5.05
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.91%
Yearly Dividend2.01
Dividend Growth(5Y)-2.47%
DP69.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-Date02-09
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)2
Avg EPS beat(2)26.03%
Min EPS beat(2)22.59%
Max EPS beat(2)29.47%
EPS beat(4)4
Avg EPS beat(4)34.58%
Min EPS beat(4)22.59%
Max EPS beat(4)46.49%
EPS beat(8)7
Avg EPS beat(8)33.88%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)12.25%
EPS beat(16)12
Avg EPS beat(16)14.57%
Revenue beat(2)1
Avg Revenue beat(2)5.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.13%
Max Revenue beat(2)11.53%
Revenue beat(4)2
Avg Revenue beat(4)2.79%
Min Revenue beat(4)-4.17%
Max Revenue beat(4)11.53%
Revenue beat(8)5
Avg Revenue beat(8)4.66%
Revenue beat(12)7
Avg Revenue beat(12)3.25%
Revenue beat(16)10
Avg Revenue beat(16)4.49%
PT rev (1m)4.34%
PT rev (3m)7.85%
EPS NQ rev (1m)1.55%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-22.11%
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-5.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-1.41%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-6.69%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.33%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-2.16%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 20.63
Fwd PE 13.58
P/S 1.54
P/FCF 10.85
P/OCF 9.9
P/B 5.68
P/tB 10.7
EV/EBITDA 13.38
EPS(TTM)2.44
EY4.85%
EPS(NY)3.71
Fwd EY7.36%
FCF(TTM)4.64
FCFY9.22%
OCF(TTM)5.09
OCFY10.1%
SpS32.63
BVpS8.87
TBVpS4.7
PEG (NY)0.4
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number22.07
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.76%
ROE 31.69%
ROCE 10.52%
ROIC 7.05%
ROICexc 11.44%
ROICexgc 17%
OM 11.1%
PM (TTM) 8.61%
GM 93.47%
FCFM 14.22%
ROA(3y)3.33%
ROA(5y)4.77%
ROE(3y)29.09%
ROE(5y)36.77%
ROIC(3y)6.49%
ROIC(5y)7.55%
ROICexc(3y)12%
ROICexc(5y)15.18%
ROICexgc(3y)16.01%
ROICexgc(5y)19.68%
ROCE(3y)10.39%
ROCE(5y)12.97%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.07%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-1.07%
ROICexc growth 3Y-9.8%
ROICexc growth 5Y-2.23%
OM growth 3Y-20.51%
OM growth 5Y-6.29%
PM growth 3Y-17.15%
PM growth 5Y-3.2%
GM growth 3Y0%
GM growth 5Y0.18%
F-Score8
Asset Turnover0.67
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 2.52
Debt/FCF 4.81
Debt/EBITDA 5.6
Cap/Depr 123.3%
Cap/Sales 1.37%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 127.68%
Profit Quality 165.08%
Current Ratio 1.58
Quick Ratio 1.58
Altman-Z 2.31
F-Score8
WACCN/A
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)102.56%
Cap/Depr(5y)117.06%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.44%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.59%
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 Y51.95%
EPS Next 2Y41.88%
EPS Next 3Y33.13%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%9.81%
Revenue Next Year19.88%
Revenue Next 2Y16.12%
Revenue Next 3Y13.54%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-20.4%
EBIT growth 3Y-22.57%
EBIT growth 5Y-3.9%
EBIT Next Year8.32%
EBIT Next 3Y27.91%
EBIT Next 5Y27.95%
FCF growth 1Y371.37%
FCF growth 3Y-5.5%
FCF growth 5Y1.88%
OCF growth 1Y251.26%
OCF growth 3Y-4.99%
OCF growth 5Y1.84%

LAZARD INC / LAZ FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LAZARD INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 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.


Can you provide the profitability details for LAZARD INC?

LAZARD INC (LAZ) has a profitability rating of 5 / 10.


How financially healthy is LAZARD INC?

The financial health rating of LAZARD INC (LAZ) is 4 / 10.


Can you provide the expected EPS growth for LAZ stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LAZARD INC (LAZ) is expected to grow by 51.95% in the next year.