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

Canada - TSX:LIF - CA5054401073 - Common Stock

27.67 CAD
-0.48 (-1.71%)
Last: 10/10/2025, 7:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

6

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.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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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.
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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

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 RankSector 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%
LIF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLIF.CA Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60

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 RankSector 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%
LIF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLIF.CA Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20 40 60 80 100

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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.
LIF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingLIF.CA Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 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 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M 800M

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 RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0
Altman-Z 8
ROIC/WACC1.59
WACC8.85%
LIF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLIF.CA Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 200M 400M 600M

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 RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.98
Quick Ratio 1.98
LIF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLIF.CA Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 50M 100M 150M

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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.
LIF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLIF.CA Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 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 2014 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. 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 RankSector Rank
PE 15.46
Fwd PE 11.11
LIF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLIF.CA Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

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 RankSector Rank
P/FCF 13.39
EV/EBITDA 12.33
LIF.CA Per share dataLIF.CA EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8

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%

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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 RankSector 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
LIF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareLIF.CA Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 1 2 3 4 5

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%
LIF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLIF.CA Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 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

LABRADOR IRON ORE ROYALTY CO

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)08-06 2025-08-06/amc
Earnings (Next)11-05 2025-11-05
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 RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 6.93%
Yearly Dividend2.7
Dividend Growth(5Y)-5.33%
DP172.01%
Div Incr Years1
Div Non Decr Years1
Ex-Date09-29 2025-09-29 (0.4)
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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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 RankSector 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%