LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis

TSX:LIF • CA5054401073

30.45 CAD
+0.22 (+0.73%)
Last: Feb 17, 2026, 07:00 PM
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Fundamental Rating

6

We assign a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10 to LIF. LIF was compared to 800 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LIF gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. LIF has a bad growth rate and is valued cheaply. With these ratings, LIF could be worth investigating further for value investing!.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

  • LIF had positive earnings in the past year.
  • In the past year LIF had a positive cash flow from operations.
  • LIF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
  • LIF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
LIF.CA Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLIF.CA 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 100M 200M 300M 400M

1.2 Ratios

  • Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 13.59%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 94.88% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LIF has a better Return On Equity (17.12%) than 94.25% of its industry peers.
  • LIF's Return On Invested Capital of 14.04% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 96.13% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LIF is above the industry average of 12.05%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.59%
ROE 17.12%
ROIC 14.04%
ROA(3y)25.11%
ROA(5y)30.21%
ROE(3y)32.37%
ROE(5y)40.91%
ROIC(3y)16.52%
ROIC(5y)18.39%
LIF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLIF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

1.3 Margins

  • LIF's Profit Margin of 60.05% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 99.13% of its industry peers.
  • LIF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
  • The Operating Margin of LIF (74.97%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
  • In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LIF has remained more or less at the same level.
  • Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 80.27%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.00% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LIF has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 74.97%
PM (TTM) 60.05%
GM 80.27%
OM growth 3Y-0.44%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-14.87%
PM growth 5Y-6.17%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0%
LIF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLIF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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2. Health

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.
  • The number of shares outstanding for LIF remains at a similar level compared to 5 years ago.
  • 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.
LIF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingLIF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M
LIF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLIF.CA Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

2.2 Solvency

  • An Altman-Z score of 8.38 indicates that LIF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
  • The Altman-Z score of LIF (8.38) is better than 60.38% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8.38
ROIC/WACC1.36
WACC10.32%
LIF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLIF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

2.3 Liquidity

  • LIF has a Current Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that LIF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.79, LIF is in line with its industry, outperforming 48.75% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LIF has a Quick Ratio of 1.79. This is a normal value and indicates that LIF is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
  • Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.79, LIF is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.13% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The current and quick ratio evaluation for LIF is rather negative, while it does have excellent solvency and profitability. These ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.79
LIF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLIF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

  • LIF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -43.08%.
  • Measured over the past years, LIF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -2.99% on average per year.
  • Looking at the last year, LIF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -11.19% in the last year.
  • Measured over the past years, LIF shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 3.23% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.08%
EPS 3Y-22.6%
EPS 5Y-2.99%
EPS Q2Q%-11.32%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.92%

3.2 Future

  • The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -4.54% on average over the next years.
  • The Revenue is expected to decrease by -2.23% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-31.14%
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y-8.59%
EPS Next 5Y-4.54%
Revenue Next Year-23.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.23%

3.3 Evolution

  • The EPS growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less 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.
LIF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLIF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 50M 100M 150M 200M 250M
LIF.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLIF.CA Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 1 2 3 4 5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 17.60, the valuation of LIF can be described as rather expensive.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LIF indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIF is cheaper than 93.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LIF to the average of the S&P500 Index (27.27), we can say LIF is valued slightly cheaper.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.73, the valuation of LIF can be described as reasonable.
  • 92.88% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 28.16. LIF is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.6
Fwd PE 11.73
LIF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLIF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

  • Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LIF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.75% of the companies are valued more expensively.
  • Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LIF indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIF is cheaper than 97.75% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 15.95
EV/EBITDA 13.39
LIF.CA Per share dataLIF.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

  • LIF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LIF's earnings are expected to decrease with -8.59% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y-8.59%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

  • LIF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.15%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.40, LIF pays a better dividend. On top of this LIF pays more dividend than 99.50% of the companies listed in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.84, LIF pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.15%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LIF decreases each year by -5.33%.
  • 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)-5.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
LIF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareLIF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

5.3 Sustainability

  • 130.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
  • The Dividend Rate of LIF has been decling, while earnings will also be declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP130.63%
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y-8.59%
LIF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLIF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M
LIF.CA Dividend Payout.LIF.CA Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.LIF.CA Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

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LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO

TSX:LIF (2/17/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

30.45

+0.22 (+0.73%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-05
Earnings (Next)03-06
Inst Owners21.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.95B
Revenue(TTM)183.82M
Net Income(TTM)110.39M
Analysts50.91
Price Target31.52 (3.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.15%
Yearly Dividend2.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
DP130.63%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-37.44%
Min EPS beat(2)-39.29%
Max EPS beat(2)-35.59%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-39.51%
Min EPS beat(4)-58.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-24.91%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-23.48%
EPS beat(12)1
Avg EPS beat(12)-20.99%
EPS beat(16)3
Avg EPS beat(16)-12.06%
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)1.98%
PT rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-11.24%
EPS NQ rev (3m)1.78%
EPS NY rev (1m)1.9%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.94%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-6.22%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 17.6
Fwd PE 11.73
P/S 10.6
P/FCF 15.95
P/OCF 15.95
P/B 3.02
P/tB 4.5
EV/EBITDA 13.39
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.68%
EPS(NY)2.6
Fwd EY8.52%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.27%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.27%
SpS2.87
BVpS10.08
TBVpS6.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.8
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 13.59%
ROE 17.12%
ROCE 17.72%
ROIC 14.04%
ROICexc 14.37%
ROICexgc 19.93%
OM 74.97%
PM (TTM) 60.05%
GM 80.27%
FCFM 66.48%
ROA(3y)25.11%
ROA(5y)30.21%
ROE(3y)32.37%
ROE(5y)40.91%
ROIC(3y)16.52%
ROIC(5y)18.39%
ROICexc(3y)17.24%
ROICexc(5y)20.14%
ROICexgc(3y)24.59%
ROICexgc(5y)31.09%
ROCE(3y)20.85%
ROCE(5y)23.21%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-19.29%
ROICexgc growth 5Y-5.31%
ROICexc growth 3Y-15.33%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.3%
OM growth 3Y-0.44%
OM growth 5Y0.21%
PM growth 3Y-14.87%
PM growth 5Y-6.17%
GM growth 3Y0.07%
GM growth 5Y0%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.23
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Debt/EBITDA 0
Cap/Depr N/A
Cap/Sales N/A
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 84.75%
Profit Quality 110.71%
Current Ratio 1.79
Quick Ratio 1.79
Altman-Z 8.38
F-Score5
WACC10.32%
ROIC/WACC1.36
Cap/Depr(3y)N/A
Cap/Depr(5y)N/A
Cap/Sales(3y)N/A
Cap/Sales(5y)N/A
Profit Quality(3y)88.86%
Profit Quality(5y)89.95%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-43.08%
EPS 3Y-22.6%
EPS 5Y-2.99%
EPS Q2Q%-11.32%
EPS Next Y-31.14%
EPS Next 2Y-2.85%
EPS Next 3Y-8.59%
EPS Next 5Y-4.54%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-11.19%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%3.92%
Revenue Next Year-23.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.66%
EBIT growth 5Y3.45%
EBIT Next Year15.6%
EBIT Next 3Y5.8%
EBIT Next 5Y3.05%
FCF growth 1Y-34.52%
FCF growth 3Y-20.54%
FCF growth 5Y-2.11%
OCF growth 1Y-34.52%
OCF growth 3Y-20.54%
OCF growth 5Y-2.11%

LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO / LIF.CA FAQ

What is the fundamental rating for LIF stock?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LIF.CA.


Can you provide the valuation status for LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 7 / 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 17.6 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.02.


How financially healthy is LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?

The financial health rating of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 8 / 10.