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LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LMNR - US5327461043 - Common Stock

16.19 USD
+0.16 (+1%)
Last: 8/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
16.19 USD
0 (0%)
After Hours: 8/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Taking everything into account, LMNR scores 3 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LMNR was compared to 90 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LMNR scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. LMNR has a expensive valuation and it also scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

LMNR had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LMNR had a positive cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LMNR reported negative net income in multiple years.
In multiple years LMNR reported negative operating cash flow during the last 5 years.
LMNR Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFLMNR 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 0 10M -10M -20M

1.2 Ratios

With a Return On Assets value of -0.78%, LMNR is not doing good in the industry: 62.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
With a Return On Equity value of -1.27%, LMNR is not doing good in the industry: 62.22% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.78%
ROE -1.27%
ROIC N/A
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)2.63%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
LMNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICLMNR Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 5 -5

1.3 Margins

Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 13.23%, LMNR is doing worse than 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
LMNR's Gross Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Profit Margin and Operating Margin are not available for LMNR so they could not be analyzed.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.23%
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.82%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
LMNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsLMNR Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10 -10 20

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

LMNR does not have a ROIC to compare to the WACC, probably because it is not profitable.
LMNR has more shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LMNR has more shares outstanding
LMNR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
LMNR Yearly Shares OutstandingLMNR Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 5M 10M 15M
LMNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsLMNR Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 100M 200M 300M 400M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 2.16 indicates that LMNR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
The Altman-Z score of LMNR (2.16) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LMNR has a debt to FCF ratio of 3.76. This is a good value and a sign of high solvency as LMNR would need 3.76 years to pay back of all of its debts.
With a decent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.76, LMNR is doing good in the industry, outperforming 80.00% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LMNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LMNR (0.31) is better than 64.44% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 3.76
Altman-Z 2.16
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.04%
LMNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFLMNR Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 50M 100M 150M 200M

2.3 Liquidity

LMNR has a Current Ratio of 1.05. This is a normal value and indicates that LMNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LMNR's Current ratio of 1.05 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LMNR is outperformed by 74.44% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that LMNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 1.05, LMNR is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 63.33% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
LMNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesLMNR Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for LMNR have decreased strongly by -84.62% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, LMNR shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -0.94% in the last year.
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.24% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-84.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-138.64%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-21.27%

3.2 Future

LMNR is expected to show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -22.43% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, LMNR will show a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue will decrease by -8.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y-134.58%
EPS Next 2Y-40.47%
EPS Next 3Y-22.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-15.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
LMNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesLMNR Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
LMNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesLMNR Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 0.5 -0.5

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

With a Price/Earnings ratio of 809.50, LMNR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LMNR is valued a bit more expensive than 61.11% of the companies in the same industry.
LMNR's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 27.08.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 77.43, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LMNR.
LMNR's Price/Forward Earnings is on the same level as the industry average.
LMNR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 22.67, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 809.5
Fwd PE 77.43
LMNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLMNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 200 400 600 800

4.2 Price Multiples

65.56% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LMNR, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LMNR is valued a bit cheaper than 70.00% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 19.52
EV/EBITDA 72.39
LMNR Per share dataLMNR EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 2 4 6 8 10

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as LMNR's earnings are expected to decrease with -22.43% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-40.47%
EPS Next 3Y-22.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.88%, LMNR has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
LMNR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 4.60.
LMNR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%

5.2 History

The dividend of LMNR decreases each year by -0.07%.
LMNR has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
LMNR has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
LMNR Yearly Dividends per shareLMNR Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.1 0.2 0.3

5.3 Sustainability

The earnings of LMNR are negative and hence is the payout ratio. LMNR will probably not be able to sustain this dividend level.
LMNR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-254.85%
EPS Next 2Y-40.47%
EPS Next 3Y-22.43%
LMNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendLMNR Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 10M -10M -20M

LIMONEIRA CO

NASDAQ:LMNR (8/26/2025, 8:00:00 PM)

After market: 16.19 0 (0%)

16.19

+0.16 (+1%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)06-09 2025-06-09/amc
Earnings (Next)09-04 2025-09-04/amc
Inst Owners59.85%
Inst Owner Change-0.9%
Ins Owners8.77%
Ins Owner Change-0.67%
Market Cap292.55M
Analysts82.5
Price Target27.54 (70.11%)
Short Float %1.57%
Short Ratio3.55
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.88%
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
DP-254.85%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date07-07 2025-07-07 (0.075)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-766.81%
Min EPS beat(2)-1566.67%
Max EPS beat(2)33.05%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-384.19%
Min EPS beat(4)-1566.67%
Max EPS beat(4)33.05%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-180.1%
EPS beat(12)8
Avg EPS beat(12)-90.86%
EPS beat(16)10
Avg EPS beat(16)-68.17%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-14.2%
Min Revenue beat(2)-17.37%
Max Revenue beat(2)-11.03%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-7.37%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-5.28%
Revenue beat(12)5
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)0.14%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)0%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-36.17%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-60.53%
EPS NY rev (1m)-100%
EPS NY rev (3m)-195.24%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0.78%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-14.49%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.77%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-10.48%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 809.5
Fwd PE 77.43
P/S 1.66
P/FCF 19.52
P/OCF 10.77
P/B 1.6
P/tB 1.66
EV/EBITDA 72.39
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.12%
EPS(NY)0.21
Fwd EY1.29%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY5.12%
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY9.29%
SpS9.77
BVpS10.12
TBVpS9.78
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -0.78%
ROE -1.27%
ROCE N/A
ROIC N/A
ROICexc N/A
ROICexgc N/A
OM N/A
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 13.23%
FCFM 8.49%
ROA(3y)1.69%
ROA(5y)-0.06%
ROE(3y)2.63%
ROE(5y)-0.62%
ROIC(3y)N/A
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexcg growth 3YN/A
ROICexcg growth 5YN/A
ROICexc growth 3YN/A
ROICexc growth 5YN/A
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.82%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.6
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 3.76
Debt/EBITDA 11.67
Cap/Depr 145.98%
Cap/Sales 6.9%
Interest Coverage N/A
Cash Conversion 566.86%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 1.05
Quick Ratio 1.05
Altman-Z 2.16
F-Score5
WACC8.04%
ROIC/WACCN/A
Cap/Depr(3y)111.77%
Cap/Depr(5y)108.1%
Cap/Sales(3y)5.37%
Cap/Sales(5y)5.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-84.62%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-138.64%
EPS Next Y-134.58%
EPS Next 2Y-40.47%
EPS Next 3Y-22.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-0.94%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-21.27%
Revenue Next Year-15.26%
Revenue Next 2Y-16.75%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y83.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year188.95%
EBIT Next 3Y70.87%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y208.45%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y1208.73%
OCF growth 3Y22.93%
OCF growth 5Y67.11%