LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO (LIF.CA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
TSX:LIF - CA5054401073 - Common Stock
28.07 CAD
+0.27 (+0.97%)
LIF gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 795 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. This makes LIF very considerable for value investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LIF was profitable.
LIF had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LIF has always been profitable.
LIF had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 14.17%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 95.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF has a Return On Equity of 17.73%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LIF outperforms 94.34% of its industry peers.
LIF's Return On Invested Capital of 14.05% is amongst the best of the industry. LIF outperforms 96.86% of its industry peers.
LIF had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 16.52%. This is above the industry average of 11.87%.
| 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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 62.29%, LIF belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 98.74% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
LIF has a better Operating Margin (75.15%) than 99.87% 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 80.31%, LIF belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 99.12% 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 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
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is just above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LIF is still creating some value.
The number of shares outstanding for LIF remains at a similar level compared to 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
LIF has an Altman-Z score of 8.10. This indicates that LIF is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 8.10, LIF is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 67.55% 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 | 8.1 |
ROIC/WACC1.51
WACC9.3%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.98 indicates that LIF should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LIF has a Current ratio of 1.98. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LIF outperforms 53.46% of 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%.
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 -14.20% in the past year. This is quite bad
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)-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
LIF is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -0.80% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LIF will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -2.52% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-28.01%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-0.73%
EPS Next 5Y-0.8%
Revenue Next Year-17.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.52%
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better 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.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 15.68 indicates a correct valuation of LIF.
93.58% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LIF, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.03. LIF is valued slightly cheaper when compared to this.
LIF is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.45.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LIF is valued cheaper than 92.58% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LIF to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.54), we can say LIF is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LIF's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LIF is cheaper than 92.20% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LIF indicates a rather cheap valuation: LIF is cheaper than 96.60% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 13.58 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.51 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LIF has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-0.73%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 8.27%, LIF is a good candidate for dividend investing.
LIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 15.26. LIF pays more dividend than 99.37% of the companies in the same industry.
LIF's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 2.45.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.27% |
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.
The dividend of LIF decreased recently.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
5.3 Sustainability
172.01% 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.
DP172.01%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-0.73%
TSX:LIF (9/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
28.07
+0.27 (+0.97%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorMaterials
GICS IndustryGroupMaterials
GICS IndustryMetals & Mining
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners21.03%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners0.07%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap1.80B
Analysts50.91
Price Target30.5 (8.66%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 8.27% |
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)-2.29%
PT rev (3m)-2.92%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-1.2%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-16.14%
EPS NY rev (1m)-32.51%
EPS NY rev (3m)-32.51%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.31%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.09%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 15.68 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.45 | ||
| P/S | 9.86 | ||
| P/FCF | 13.58 | ||
| P/OCF | 13.58 | ||
| P/B | 2.81 | ||
| P/tB | 4.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 12.51 |
EPS(TTM)1.79
EY6.38%
EPS(NY)2.69
Fwd EY9.57%
FCF(TTM)2.07
FCFY7.36%
OCF(TTM)2.07
OCFY7.36%
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 | 8.1 |
F-Score6
WACC9.3%
ROIC/WACC1.51
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-28.01%
EPS Next 2Y-1.16%
EPS Next 3Y-0.73%
EPS Next 5Y-0.8%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.2%
Revenue growth 3Y-9.26%
Revenue growth 5Y3.23%
Sales Q2Q%-11.91%
Revenue Next Year-17.57%
Revenue Next 2Y-9.03%
Revenue Next 3Y-3.36%
Revenue Next 5Y-2.52%
EBIT growth 1Y-15.01%
EBIT growth 3Y-9.66%
EBIT growth 5Y3.45%
EBIT Next Year34.29%
EBIT Next 3Y11.9%
EBIT Next 5Y7.98%
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%