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LANDBRIDGE CO LLC-A (LB) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:LB - New York Stock Exchange, Inc. - US5149521008 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

78.44  +3.49 (+4.66%)

After market: 79.27 +0.83 (+1.06%)

Fundamental Rating

4

Overall LB gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. We evaluated LB against 65 industry peers in the Real Estate Management & Development industry. While LB has a great health rating, there are worries on its profitability. LB has a valuation in line with the averages, but it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

In the past year LB was profitable.
In the past year LB had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LB reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LB reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
LB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLB Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of LB (0.51%) is better than 64.62% of its industry peers.
LB's Return On Equity of 1.17% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LB outperforms 67.69% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 1.17%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.35%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLB Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2022 2023 2024 0 10 20 30 40

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of LB (4.65%) is better than 80.00% of its industry peers.
The Gross Margin of LB (98.08%) is better than 98.46% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 4.65%
GM 98.08%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
LB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLB Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40 60 80

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LB does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
Compared to 1 year ago, LB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
LB Yearly Shares OutstandingLB Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
LB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLB Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M 1B

2.2 Solvency

LB has an Altman-Z score of 6.16. This indicates that LB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LB (6.16) is better than 86.15% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LB is 5.72, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LB, 5.72 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LB's Debt to FCF ratio of 5.72 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LB outperforms 76.92% of its industry peers.
LB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.87. This is a neutral value indicating LB is somewhat dependend on debt financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 0.87, LB is not doing good in the industry: 60.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 5.72
Altman-Z 6.16
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.77%
LB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLB Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.3 Liquidity

LB has a Current Ratio of 3.70. This indicates that LB is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
LB's Current ratio of 3.70 is amongst the best of the industry. LB outperforms 81.54% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.70 indicates that LB has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
LB has a better Quick ratio (3.70) than 86.15% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 3.7
Quick Ratio 3.7
LB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLB Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

LB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 50.00%, which is quite impressive.
LB shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -3.13% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y2.03%
EPS 5Y-3.13%
EPS Q2Q%1849.86%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%109.08%

3.2 Future

Based on estimates for the next years, LB will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -8.37% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -54.77% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
EPS Next Y75.28%
EPS Next 2Y30.96%
EPS Next 3Y-40.36%
EPS Next 5Y-8.37%
Revenue Next Year20.36%
Revenue Next 2Y12.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-78.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-54.77%

3.3 Evolution

The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLB Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 5B 10B 15B
LB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLB Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 22.94, LB is valued on the expensive side.
78.46% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 28.22.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 13.37, which indicates a correct valuation of LB.
LB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LB is cheaper than 89.23% of the companies in the same industry.
LB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 20.86.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.94
Fwd PE 13.37
LB Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLB Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LB is valued a bit cheaper than 63.08% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 89.97
EV/EBITDA N/A
LB Per share dataLB EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4 5

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.
LB's earnings are expected to decrease with -40.36% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y30.96%
EPS Next 3Y-40.36%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a yearly dividend of 0.56%, LB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
LB's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 3.71.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, LB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%

5.2 History

LB has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
LB Yearly Dividends per shareLB Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2024 2025 1 2 3 4

5.3 Sustainability

DPN/A
EPS Next 2Y30.96%
EPS Next 3Y-40.36%
LB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLB Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2022 2023 2024 0 20M 40M 60M

LANDBRIDGE CO LLC-A

NYSE:LB (5/2/2025, 8:06:24 PM)

After market: 79.27 +0.83 (+1.06%)

78.44

+3.49 (+4.66%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryReal Estate Management & Development
Earnings (Last)03-05 2025-03-05/amc
Earnings (Next)05-07 2025-05-07
Inst Owners84.57%
Inst Owner Change1.63%
Ins Owners2.82%
Ins Owner Change-4.16%
Market Cap6.00B
Analysts80
Price Target80.81 (3.02%)
Short Float %17.47%
Short Ratio6.66
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 0.56%
Yearly DividendN/A
Dividend Growth(5Y)N/A
DPN/A
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-06 2025-03-06 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.37%
Min EPS beat(2)-46.15%
Max EPS beat(2)-28.59%
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-11.36%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17%
Max Revenue beat(2)-5.73%
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
Revenue beat(8)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(8)N/A
Revenue beat(12)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(12)N/A
Revenue beat(16)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(16)N/A
PT rev (1m)6.26%
PT rev (3m)19%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-0.43%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-6.45%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.47%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.76%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.57%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)7.92%
Revenue NY rev (1m)5.15%
Revenue NY rev (3m)6.14%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 22.94
Fwd PE 13.37
P/S 54.54
P/FCF 89.97
P/OCF 88.66
P/B 13.75
P/tB 15.35
EV/EBITDA N/A
EPS(TTM)3.42
EY4.36%
EPS(NY)5.87
Fwd EY7.48%
FCF(TTM)0.87
FCFY1.11%
OCF(TTM)0.88
OCFY1.13%
SpS1.44
BVpS5.7
TBVpS5.11
PEG (NY)0.3
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 0.51%
ROE 1.17%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) 4.65%
GM 98.08%
FCFM 60.62%
ROA(3y)6.69%
ROA(5y)N/A
ROE(3y)13.35%
ROE(5y)N/A
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3YN/A
GM growth 5YN/A
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.11
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.87
Debt/FCF 5.72
Debt/EBITDA N/A
Cap/Depr 11.1%
Cap/Sales 0.9%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion N/A
Profit Quality 1304.32%
Current Ratio 3.7
Quick Ratio 3.7
Altman-Z 6.16
F-Score5
WACC8.77%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)30.61%
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)3.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)50%
EPS 3Y2.03%
EPS 5Y-3.13%
EPS Q2Q%1849.86%
EPS Next Y75.28%
EPS Next 2Y30.96%
EPS Next 3Y-40.36%
EPS Next 5Y-8.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)N/A
Revenue growth 3YN/A
Revenue growth 5YN/A
Sales Q2Q%109.08%
Revenue Next Year20.36%
Revenue Next 2Y12.01%
Revenue Next 3Y-78.77%
Revenue Next 5Y-54.77%
EBIT growth 1Y-123.58%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year151.74%
EBIT Next 3Y50.48%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y32.62%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y27.51%
OCF growth 3YN/A
OCF growth 5YN/A