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LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NASDAQ:LMNR - Nasdaq - US5327461043 - Common Stock - Currency: USD

15.04  +0.15 (+1.01%)

Fundamental Rating

3

LMNR gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 91 industry peers in the Food Products industry. While LMNR seems to be doing ok healthwise, there are quite some concerns on its profitability. LMNR does not seem to be growing, but still is valued expensively.


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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.
In multiple years LMNR reported negative net income over the last 5 years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LMNR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple 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: 62.64% 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: 63.74% 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

With a Gross Margin value of 13.23%, LMNR is not doing good in the industry: 63.74% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LMNR has grown nicely.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LMNR has been increased compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LMNR has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LMNR has been reduced compared to a year ago.
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 2.04 indicates that LMNR is not a great score, but indicates only limited risk for bankruptcy at the moment.
LMNR has a Altman-Z score of 2.04. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMNR outperforms 49.45% of its industry peers.
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 an excellent Debt to FCF ratio value of 3.76, LMNR belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 81.32% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.31 indicates that LMNR is not too dependend on debt financing.
LMNR's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.31 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LMNR outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0.31
Debt/FCF 3.76
Altman-Z 2.04
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC8.1%
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 has a worse Current ratio (1.05) than 72.53% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 1.05 indicates that LMNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LMNR's Quick ratio of 1.05 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LMNR outperforms 63.74% of its industry peers.
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

LMNR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -84.62%.
The Revenue has decreased by -0.94% in the past 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

The Earnings Per Share is expected to decrease by -22.43% on average over the next years. This is quite bad
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -8.92% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-117.29%
EPS Next 2Y-29.19%
EPS Next 3Y-22.43%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-13.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.33%
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

LMNR is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 752.00.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Earnings ratio as LMNR.
LMNR is valuated expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.18, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 50.85, LMNR can be considered very expensive at the moment.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as LMNR.
LMNR's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 35.34.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 752
Fwd PE 50.85
LMNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsLMNR Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 200 400 600

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LMNR is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 67.03% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
LMNR's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LMNR is cheaper than 71.43% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 18.13
EV/EBITDA 67.48
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-29.19%
EPS Next 3Y-22.43%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

LMNR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 1.90%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 4.72, LMNR pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.34, LMNR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%

5.2 History

The dividend of LMNR decreases each year by -0.07%.
LMNR has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has 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

LMNR has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
LMNR's earnings and Dividend Rate are declining. This means the current dividend is most likely not sustainable.
DP-254.85%
EPS Next 2Y-29.19%
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

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LIMONEIRA CO

NASDAQ:LMNR (7/16/2025, 3:09:19 PM)

15.04

+0.15 (+1.01%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)06-09 2025-06-09/amc
Earnings (Next)09-08 2025-09-08/amc
Inst Owners59.29%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners8.78%
Ins Owner Change-0.67%
Market Cap271.77M
Analysts82.5
Price Target27.54 (83.11%)
Short Float %1.66%
Short Ratio3.36
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 1.9%
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)-38.16%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-38.16%
EPS NY rev (1m)-147.62%
EPS NY rev (3m)-147.62%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-15.15%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-15.15%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-8.87%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-8.87%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 752
Fwd PE 50.85
P/S 1.54
P/FCF 18.13
P/OCF 10
P/B 1.49
P/tB 1.54
EV/EBITDA 67.48
EPS(TTM)0.02
EY0.13%
EPS(NY)0.3
Fwd EY1.97%
FCF(TTM)0.83
FCFY5.51%
OCF(TTM)1.5
OCFY10%
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 2.04
F-Score5
WACC8.1%
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-117.29%
EPS Next 2Y-29.19%
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-13.73%
Revenue Next 2Y-10.33%
Revenue Next 3Y-8.92%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y83.62%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year326.11%
EBIT Next 3Y81.57%
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%