LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Canada - TSX:LIF - CA5054401073 - Common Stock
27.67 CAD
-0.48 (-1.71%)
Taking everything into account, LIF scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LIF was compared to 810 industry peers in the Metals & Mining industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LIF a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LIF is cheap, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth. These ratings could make LIF a good candidate for value investing.
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.
1.2 Ratios
LIF has a Return On Assets of 14.17%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 95.06% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LIF (17.73%) is better than 94.32% of its industry peers.
LIF has a Return On Invested Capital of 14.05%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 97.04% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LIF is above the industry average of 12.06%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.17% | ||
| ROE | 17.73% | ||
| ROIC | 14.05% |
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
The Profit Margin of LIF (62.29%) is better than 99.01% of its industry peers.
LIF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 75.15%, LIF belongs to the top 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 better Gross Margin (80.31%) than 99.01% 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 | 75.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 62.29% | ||
| GM | 80.31% |
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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LIF is creating value.
LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
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.
2.2 Solvency
LIF has an Altman-Z score of 8.00. This indicates that LIF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
With a decent Altman-Z score value of 8.00, LIF is doing good in the industry, outperforming 64.32% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 0 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8 |
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC8.85%
2.3 Liquidity
LIF has a Current Ratio of 1.98. 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 (1.98) which is in line with its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.98 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LIF (1.98) 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 | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LIF shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -45.42%.
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.
The Revenue for LIF has decreased by -14.20% 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)-45.42%
EPS 3Y-22.6%
EPS 5Y-2.99%
EPS Q2Q%-46.15%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LIF will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -2.26% on average per year.
LIF is expected to show a decrease in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will decrease by -2.20% yearly.
EPS Next Y-33.43%
EPS Next 2Y-4.83%
EPS Next 3Y-3.94%
EPS Next 5Y-2.26%
Revenue Next Year-20.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.43%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.2%
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 decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.46 indicates a correct valuation of LIF.
LIF's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 94.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio of 27.34, LIF is valued a bit cheaper.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 11.11, the valuation of LIF can be described as reasonable.
LIF's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 93.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.86, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LIF indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIF is cheaper than 93.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LIF's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 96.54% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.39 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.33 |
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 -3.94% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-4.83%
EPS Next 3Y-3.94%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LIF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 6.93%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 12.86, LIF pays a better dividend. On top of this LIF pays more dividend than 99.38% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, LIF pays a better dividend.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.93% |
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
5.3 Sustainability
LIF pays out 172.01% of its income as dividend. 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.
DP172.01%
EPS Next 2Y-4.83%
EPS Next 3Y-3.94%
TSX:LIF (10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
27.67
-0.48 (-1.71%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners20.53%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.77B
Analysts50.91
Price Target30.5 (10.23%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 6.93% |
Yearly Dividend2.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
DP172.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-48.77%
Min EPS beat(2)-58.24%
Max EPS beat(2)-39.29%
EPS beat(4)0
Avg EPS beat(4)-36.38%
Min EPS beat(4)-58.24%
Max EPS beat(4)-23.06%
EPS beat(8)1
Avg EPS beat(8)-19.76%
EPS beat(12)2
Avg EPS beat(12)-14.65%
EPS beat(16)4
Avg EPS beat(16)-8.74%
Revenue beat(2)2
Avg Revenue beat(2)1324.34%
Min Revenue beat(2)1183.46%
Max Revenue beat(2)1465.22%
Revenue beat(4)4
Avg Revenue beat(4)1062.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)24.64%
Max Revenue beat(4)1576.87%
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)-2.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-2.38%
EPS NY rev (1m)-7.53%
EPS NY rev (3m)-37.59%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-4.17%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.46 | ||
| Fwd PE | 11.11 | ||
| P/S | 9.72 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.39 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.39 | ||
| P/B | 2.77 | ||
| P/tB | 4.15 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.33 |
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY6.47%
EPS(NY)2.49
Fwd EY9%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY7.47%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY7.47%
SpS2.85
BVpS10
TBVpS6.67
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 14.17% | ||
| ROE | 17.73% | ||
| ROCE | 17.73% | ||
| ROIC | 14.05% | ||
| ROICexc | 14.13% | ||
| ROICexgc | 19.58% | ||
| OM | 75.15% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 62.29% | ||
| GM | 80.31% | ||
| FCFM | 72.6% |
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%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-19.29%
ROICexcg 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-Score6
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 | 92.35% | ||
| Profit Quality | 116.55% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.98 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8 |
F-Score6
WACC8.85%
ROIC/WACC1.59
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)-45.42%
EPS 3Y-22.6%
EPS 5Y-2.99%
EPS Q2Q%-46.15%
EPS Next Y-33.43%
EPS Next 2Y-4.83%
EPS Next 3Y-3.94%
EPS Next 5Y-2.26%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
Revenue Next Year-20.14%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.87%
Revenue Next 3Y-5.43%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.2%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.66%
EBIT growth 5Y3.45%
EBIT Next Year9.94%
EBIT Next 3Y6.14%
EBIT Next 5Y8.33%
FCF growth 1Y-33.67%
FCF growth 3Y-20.54%
FCF growth 5Y-2.11%
OCF growth 1Y-33.67%
OCF growth 3Y-20.54%
OCF growth 5Y-2.11%