LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Fundamental Analysis & Valuation
TSX:LIF • CA5054401073
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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
- In the past year LIF was profitable.
- In the past year LIF had a positive cash flow from operations.
- LIF had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- Each year in the past 5 years LIF had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
- LIF has a better Return On Assets (12.43%) than 93.77% of its industry peers.
- LIF's Return On Equity of 15.59% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 92.64% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Invested Capital value of 12.12%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.64% of the companies in the same industry.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LIF is in line with the industry average of 13.29%.
| 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
- LIF's Profit Margin of 60.40% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 98.75% of its industry peers.
- LIF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- With an excellent Operating Margin value of 74.73%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 100.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LIF has a Gross Margin of 80.26%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 99.00% of its industry peers.
- In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LIF has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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
- LIF has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is creating some value.
- LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
- Compared to 5 years ago, LIF has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
- LIF has no outstanding debt. Therefor its Debt/Equity and Debt/FCF ratios are 0 and belong to the best of the industry.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 7.96 indicates that LIF is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 7.96, LIF is in line with its industry, outperforming 59.10% of the companies in the same industry.
- 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 | 7.96 |
ROIC/WACC0.99
WACC12.21%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.84 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.84, LIF is in line with its industry, outperforming 47.01% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF has a Quick 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.
- The Quick ratio of LIF (1.84) 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
- The earnings per share for LIF have decreased strongly by -42.91% in the last year.
- 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.
- LIF shows a very negative growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has decreased by -20.32%.
- 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 Y22.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
EPS Next 5Y10.46%
Revenue Next Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.25%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
- 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
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 18.06, the valuation of LIF can be described as rather expensive.
- LIF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 92.52% of the companies in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.42. LIF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
- A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 14.80 indicates a correct valuation of LIF.
- 91.15% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIF, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
- LIF is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.24, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- 92.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIF, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LIF is valued cheaper than 96.01% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 18.7 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.78 |
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.
- The excellent profitability rating of LIF may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
5. LIF.CA Dividend Analysis
5.1 Amount
- With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.78%, LIF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.85, LIF pays a better dividend. On top of this LIF pays more dividend than 99.25% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.81, LIF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
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.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.25%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
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 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
LIF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics
TSX:LIF (4/24/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
28.36
+0.14 (+0.5%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-11 2026-03-11/amc
Earnings (Next)04-30 2026-04-30
Inst Owners24.4%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.82B
Revenue(TTM)166.53M
Net Income(TTM)100.58M
Analysts50.91
Price Target31.52 (11.14%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.78% |
Yearly Dividend1.95
Dividend Growth(5Y)-3.25%
DP124.08%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date03-31 2026-03-31 (0.3)
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)0.65%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.23%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-36%
EPS NY rev (1m)-21.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-26.2%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.44%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.79%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.06 | ||
| Fwd PE | 14.8 | ||
| P/S | 10.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 18.7 | ||
| P/OCF | 18.7 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 4.18 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.78 |
EPS(TTM)1.57
EY5.54%
EPS(NY)1.92
Fwd EY6.75%
FCF(TTM)1.52
FCFY5.35%
OCF(TTM)1.52
OCFY5.35%
SpS2.6
BVpS10.08
TBVpS6.79
PEG (NY)0.82
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number18.8713 (-33.46%)
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 | 7.96 |
F-Score4
WACC12.21%
ROIC/WACC0.99
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 Y22.02%
EPS Next 2Y16.14%
EPS Next 3Y9.66%
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 Year2.14%
Revenue Next 2Y1.47%
Revenue Next 3Y10.25%
Revenue Next 5Y2.69%
EBIT growth 1Y-21.24%
EBIT growth 3Y-11.11%
EBIT growth 5Y-4.05%
EBIT Next Year45.87%
EBIT Next 3Y17.11%
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 7 / 10 to LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA). This can be considered as Undervalued.
Can you provide the profitability details for LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?
LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) has a profitability rating of 8 / 10.
What is the earnings growth outlook for LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?
The Earnings per Share (EPS) of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is expected to grow by 22.02% in the next year.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LIF stock?
The dividend rating of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 124.08%.