LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - Toronto Stock Exchange - TSX:LIF - CA5054401073 - Common Stock
31.31 CAD
+0.13 (+0.42%)
Taking everything into account, LIF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIF was compared to 817 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. LIF scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LIF is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. This makes LIF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
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.
- LIF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LIF has a Return On Assets of 13.59%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 95.10% of its industry peers.
- With an excellent Return On Equity value of 17.12%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.49% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.04%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 96.21% of its industry peers.
- The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LIF is above the industry average of 11.97%.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
1.3 Margins
- Looking at the Profit Margin, with a value of 60.05%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.14% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
- The Operating Margin of LIF (74.97%) is better than 100.00% of its industry peers.
- LIF's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- LIF has a better Gross Margin (80.27%) than 99.02% of its industry peers.
- LIF's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector 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%
2. Health
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.
- The number of shares outstanding for LIF remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
- LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
- 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
- LIF has an Altman-Z score of 8.58. This indicates that LIF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
- The Altman-Z score of LIF (8.58) is better than 61.08% 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 | 8.58 |
ROIC/WACC1.47
WACC9.58%
2.3 Liquidity
- A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
- The Current ratio of LIF (1.79) is comparable to the rest of the 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.
- LIF has a Quick ratio (1.79) 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 | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 |
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%.
- LIF shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -2.99% yearly.
- The Revenue for LIF has decreased by -11.19% in the past year. This is quite bad
- LIF shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 3.23% yearly.
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 -2.67% on average over the next years.
- LIF is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.88% yearly.
EPS Next Y-32.42%
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
EPS Next 5Y-2.67%
Revenue Next Year-23.25%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-4.67%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.88%
3.3 Evolution
- The EPS growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
- The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
- The Price/Earnings ratio is 18.10, which indicates a rather expensive current valuation of LIF.
- Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaper than 94.12% of the companies in the same industry.
- LIF's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.38.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.93, the valuation of LIF can be described as reasonable.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 93.02% of the companies are valued more expensively.
- When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LIF to the average of the S&P500 Index (24.29), we can say LIF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.93 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LIF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 93.27% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LIF is valued cheaply inside the industry as 97.18% of the companies are valued more expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.77 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The excellent profitability rating of LIF may justify a higher PE ratio.
- LIF's earnings are expected to decrease with -4.39% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- LIF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 4.97%, which is a nice return.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.64, LIF pays a better dividend. On top of this LIF pays more dividend than 99.27% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- LIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.85.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
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.
- The dividend of LIF decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
- 130.63% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LIF. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
- LIF's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP130.63%
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
TSX:LIF (1/16/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
31.31
+0.13 (+0.42%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)11-05 2025-11-05/amc
Earnings (Next)03-09 2026-03-09/amc
Inst Owners21.38%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap2.00B
Revenue(TTM)183.82M
Net Income(TTM)110.39M
Analysts50.91
Price Target31.31 (0%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.97% |
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)1.32%
PT rev (3m)2.68%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)30.8%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.52%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-3.89%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 18.1 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.93 | ||
| P/S | 10.9 | ||
| P/FCF | 16.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 16.4 | ||
| P/B | 3.11 | ||
| P/tB | 4.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 13.77 |
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY5.53%
EPS(NY)2.62
Fwd EY8.38%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.1%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.1%
SpS2.87
BVpS10.08
TBVpS6.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number19.8
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector 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 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 | 84.75% | ||
| Profit Quality | 110.71% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.79 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.58 |
F-Score5
WACC9.58%
ROIC/WACC1.47
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-32.42%
EPS Next 2Y-2.32%
EPS Next 3Y-4.39%
EPS Next 5Y-2.67%
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-2.88%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.66%
EBIT growth 5Y3.45%
EBIT Next Year15.6%
EBIT Next 3Y5.8%
EBIT Next 5Y5.58%
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 18.1 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 3.11.
How financially healthy is LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?
The financial health rating of LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) is 8 / 10.