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

TSX:LIF • CA5054401073

Current stock price

27.57 CAD
-0.9 (-3.16%)
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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.

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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.
  • In the past 5 years LIF always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
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

  • With an excellent Return On Assets value of 13.59%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.23% of the companies in the same industry.
  • LIF's Return On Equity of 17.12% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 93.86% of its industry peers.
  • LIF has a better Return On Invested Capital (14.04%) than 95.83% of its industry peers.
  • Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LIF is above the industry average of 12.69%.
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

  • With an excellent Profit Margin value of 60.05%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LIF has declined.
  • With an excellent Operating Margin value of 74.97%, 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.
  • With an excellent Gross Margin value of 80.27%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 99.02% 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. LIF.CA Health Analysis

2.1 Basic Checks

  • With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LIF is creating some value.
  • LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
  • LIF has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 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

  • LIF has an Altman-Z score of 7.93. This indicates that LIF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
  • With a Altman-Z score value of 7.93, LIF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 59.39% 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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 7.93
ROIC/WACC1.38
WACC10.17%
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

  • A Current Ratio of 1.79 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
  • LIF has a Current ratio of 1.79. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LIF outperforms 49.45% of its industry peers.
  • 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.
  • With a Quick ratio value of 1.79, LIF perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 52.02% of the companies in the same 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 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. LIF.CA Growth Analysis

3.1 Past

  • The earnings per share for LIF have decreased strongly by -43.08% in the last year.
  • The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -2.99% on average over the past years.
  • 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

  • Based on estimates for the next years, LIF will show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -4.54% on average per year.
  • Based on estimates for the next years, LIF will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-31.14%
EPS Next 2Y-6.02%
EPS Next 3Y-15.55%
EPS Next 5Y-4.54%
Revenue Next Year-23.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.23%

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 decreasing.
  • 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. LIF.CA Valuation Analysis

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

  • A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.94 indicates a correct valuation of LIF.
  • Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaper than 93.50% of the companies in the same industry.
  • The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 25.70. LIF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
  • The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 11.35, which indicates a very decent valuation of LIF.
  • Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaper than 92.02% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.84, LIF is valued rather cheaply.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 11.35
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

  • LIF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 93.99% of the companies in the same industry.
  • Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LIF is valued cheaper than 97.91% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.44
EV/EBITDA 12.51
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

  • The excellent profitability rating of LIF may justify a higher PE ratio.
  • LIF's earnings are expected to decrease with -15.55% in the coming years. This may justify a cheaper valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-6.02%
EPS Next 3Y-15.55%

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5. LIF.CA Dividend Analysis

5.1 Amount

  • LIF has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.00%, which is a nice return.
  • Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 0.41, LIF pays a better dividend. On top of this LIF pays more dividend than 99.51% 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 1.82.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5%

5.2 History

  • The dividend of LIF decreases each year by -5.33%.
  • LIF has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is 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.
  • LIF's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP130.63%
EPS Next 2Y-6.02%
EPS Next 3Y-15.55%
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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LIF.CA Fundamentals: All Metrics, Ratios and Statistics

LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO

TSX:LIF (3/13/2026, 7:00:00 PM)

27.57

-0.9 (-3.16%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)03-06
Earnings (Next)05-05
Inst Owners22.75%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.76B
Revenue(TTM)183.82M
Net Income(TTM)110.39M
Analysts50.91
Price Target31.52 (14.33%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5%
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)0%
PT rev (3m)1.98%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-9.61%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.87%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)1.9%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.86%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.86%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 15.94
Fwd PE 11.35
P/S 9.6
P/FCF 14.44
P/OCF 14.44
P/B 2.74
P/tB 4.07
EV/EBITDA 12.51
EPS(TTM)1.73
EY6.27%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY8.81%
FCF(TTM)1.91
FCFY6.93%
OCF(TTM)1.91
OCFY6.93%
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 7.93
F-Score5
WACC10.17%
ROIC/WACC1.38
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-6.02%
EPS Next 3Y-15.55%
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-23.91%
Revenue Next 2Y-11.65%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.62%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.23%
EBIT growth 1Y-12.05%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.66%
EBIT growth 5Y3.45%
EBIT Next Year5.63%
EBIT Next 3Y1.89%
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 Fundamental Analysis 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 15.94 and the Price/Book (PB) ratio is 2.74.


How financially healthy is LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO?

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