LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:LIF • CA5054401073
Current stock price
28.22 CAD
+0.51 (+1.84%)
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This LIF.CA fundamental analysis includes valuation metrics, fair value assessment, financial health analysis, profitability trends, growth metrics and dividend sustainability analysis.
1. LIF.CA Profitability Analysis
1.1 Basic Checks
- LIF had positive earnings in the past year.
- LIF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LIF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- In the past 5 years LIF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
- With an excellent Return On Assets value of 12.43%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 93.41% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF has a Return On Equity of 15.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 92.54% of its industry peers.
- LIF has a better Return On Invested Capital (12.12%) than 94.65% of its industry peers.
- LIF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 14.04%. This is in line with the industry average of 12.70%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.43% | ||
| ROE | 15.59% | ||
| ROIC | 12.12% |
ROA(3y)18.54%
ROA(5y)27.18%
ROE(3y)23.69%
ROE(5y)36.01%
ROIC(3y)14.04%
ROIC(5y)16.65%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 60.40%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 98.63% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LIF (74.73%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LIF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.26%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.13% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 74.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.4% | ||
| GM | 80.26% |
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.24%
PM growth 3Y-19.08%
PM growth 5Y-11.67%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
2. LIF.CA Health Analysis
2.1 Basic Checks
- The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LIF is still creating some value.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LIF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LIF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- There is no outstanding debt for LIF. This means it has a Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratio of 0 and it is amongst the best of the sector and industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.93 indicates that LIF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LIF has a better Altman-Z score (7.93) than 62.19% of its industry peers.
- LIF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.93 |
ROIC/WACC1.07
WACC11.34%
2.3 Liquidity
- LIF has a Current Ratio of 1.84. This is a normal value and indicates that LIF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
- LIF has a Current ratio (1.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 1.84 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- LIF has a Quick ratio (1.84) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
- LIF does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 |
3. LIF.CA Growth Analysis
3.1 Past
- LIF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -42.91%.
- Measured over the past years, LIF shows a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -15.06% on average per year.
- Looking at the last year, LIF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -20.32% in the last year.
- Measured over the past years, LIF shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has been decreasing by -3.82% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.91%
EPS 3Y-27.73%
EPS 5Y-15.06%
EPS Q2Q%-31.37%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.82%
Sales Q2Q%-30.43%
3.2 Future
- LIF is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 10.46% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 2.69% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y54.72%
EPS Next 2Y2.71%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue Next Year2.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y5.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
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.
- The Revenue growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
4. LIF.CA Valuation Analysis
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- With a Price/Earnings ratio of 17.97, LIF is valued on the expensive side.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 92.16% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LIF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 25.50.
- The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.62, which indicates a very decent valuation of LIF.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 91.29% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- LIF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 22.67.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.16% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- 95.40% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIF, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.61 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
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.
- LIF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
- A more expensive valuation may be justified as LIF's earnings are expected to grow with 14.84% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y2.71%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
5. LIF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- LIF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.94%, which is a nice return.
- LIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.49. LIF pays more dividend than 99.38% of the companies in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.89, LIF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.94% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LIF decreases each year by -3.25%.
- LIF has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
- LIF has decreased its dividend recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.25%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 124.08% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
DP124.08%
EPS Next 2Y2.71%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
LIF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:LIF (3/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
28.22
+0.51 (+1.84%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)05-05 2026-05-05
Inst Owners22.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.81B
Revenue(TTM)166.53M
Net Income(TTM)100.58M
Analysts50.91
Price Target31.52 (11.69%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.94% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.25%
DP124.08%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-42.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-49.78%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.59%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-45.73%
Min EPS beat(4)-58.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-35.59%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-27.28%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-24.59%
EPS beat(16)2
Avg EPS beat(16)-17.68%
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-13.78%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-9.34%
EPS NY rev (1m)-6.42%
EPS NY rev (3m)-7.43%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.37%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 17.97 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.62 | ||
| P/S | 10.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.61 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.61 | ||
| P/B | 2.8 | ||
| P/tB | 4.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.72 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY5.56%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY8.61%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY5.37%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY5.37%
SpS2.6
BVpS10.08
TBVpS6.79
PEG (NY)0.33
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.87
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 12.43% | ||
| ROE | 15.59% | ||
| ROCE | 15.99% | ||
| ROIC | 12.12% | ||
| ROICexc | 12.35% | ||
| ROICexgc | 17.05% | ||
| OM | 74.73% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 60.4% | ||
| GM | 80.26% | ||
| FCFM | 58.29% |
ROA(3y)18.54%
ROA(5y)27.18%
ROE(3y)23.69%
ROE(5y)36.01%
ROIC(3y)14.04%
ROIC(5y)16.65%
ROICexc(3y)14.5%
ROICexc(5y)17.77%
ROICexgc(3y)20.31%
ROICexgc(5y)26.38%
ROCE(3y)18.53%
ROCE(5y)21.98%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-13.89%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-12.83%
ROICexc growth 3Y-12.36%
ROICexc growth 5Y-9.07%
OM growth 3Y-0.6%
OM growth 5Y-0.24%
PM growth 3Y-19.08%
PM growth 5Y-11.67%
GM growth 3Y0.03%
GM growth 5Y0.01%
F-Score4
Asset Turnover0.21
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0 | ||
| Cap/Depr | N/A | ||
| Cap/Sales | N/A | ||
| Interest Coverage | 250 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.31% | ||
| Profit Quality | 96.5% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.84 | ||
| Altman-Z | 7.93 |
F-Score4
WACC11.34%
ROIC/WACC1.07
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)97.9%
Profit Quality(5y)93.81%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-42.91%
EPS 3Y-27.73%
EPS 5Y-15.06%
EPS Q2Q%-31.37%
EPS Next Y54.72%
EPS Next 2Y2.71%
EPS Next 3Y14.84%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-20.32%
Revenue growth 3Y-10.57%
Revenue growth 5Y-3.82%
Sales Q2Q%-30.43%
Revenue Next Year2.59%
Revenue Next 2Y0.14%
Revenue Next 3Y5.51%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.05%
EBIT Next Year51.26%
EBIT Next 3Y17.55%
EBIT Next 5Y10.58%
FCF growth 1Y-51.92%
FCF growth 3Y-19.23%
FCF growth 5Y-11.16%
OCF growth 1Y-51.92%
OCF growth 3Y-19.23%
OCF growth 5Y-11.16%
LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO / LIF.CA Fundamental Analysis FAQ
What is the fundamental rating for LIF stock?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 7 / 10 to LIF.CA.
Can you provide the valuation status for LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 8 / 10 to LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
How profitable is LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) stock?
LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
Can you provide the PE and PB ratios for LIF stock?
The Price/Earnings (PE) ratio for LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 17.97 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.8.
How financially healthy is LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?
The financial health rating of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 8 / 10.