LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
USA - NASDAQ:LMNR - US5327461043 - Common Stock
14.05 USD
+0.08 (+0.57%)
Taking everything into account, LMNR scores 2 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LMNR was compared to 86 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LMNR has a bad profitability rating. Also its financial health evaluation is rather negative. LMNR is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LMNR had negative earnings in the past year.
In the past year LMNR has reported a negative cash flow from operations.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: LMNR reported negative net income in multiple years.
The reported operating cash flow has been mixed in the past 5 years: LMNR reported negative operating cash flow in multiple years.
1.2 Ratios
LMNR has a Return On Assets of -3.26%. This is in the lower half of the industry: LMNR underperforms 63.95% of its industry peers.
LMNR's Return On Equity of -5.41% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LMNR is outperformed by 63.95% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.26% | ||
| ROE | -5.41% | ||
| 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
1.3 Margins
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 6.90%, LMNR is doing worse than 77.91% of the companies in the same industry.
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 Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 6.9% |
OM growth 3YN/A
OM growth 5YN/A
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y13.82%
GM growth 5Y7.55%
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.
LMNR has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LMNR has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LMNR has an Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is a bad value and indicates that LMNR is not financially healthy and even has some risk of bankruptcy.
LMNR has a Altman-Z score of 1.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LMNR outperforms 44.19% of its industry peers.
LMNR has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.36. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.36, LMNR is in line with its industry, outperforming 55.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
ROIC/WACCN/A
WACC7.67%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.80 indicates that LMNR should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LMNR (1.80) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LMNR has a Quick Ratio of 1.80. This is a normal value and indicates that LMNR is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LMNR (1.80) is better than 80.23% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.8 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LMNR shows a strong negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year the EPS decreased by -179.25%.
The Revenue for LMNR has decreased by -14.97% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 2.24% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-179.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-104.76%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.97%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-25%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LMNR will show a very negative growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will decrease by -14.62% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -7.67% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-176.93%
EPS Next 2Y-58.42%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-19.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
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
LMNR reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 137.75, 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 rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.63.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 137.75 |
4.2 Price Multiples
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
A cheap valuation may be justified as LMNR's earnings are expected to decrease with -14.62% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y-58.42%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LMNR has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.05%.
LMNR's Dividend Yield is comparable with the industry average which is at 5.10.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.31, LMNR has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
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 their dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
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-60.55%
EPS Next 2Y-58.42%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%
NASDAQ:LMNR (10/30/2025, 11:51:31 AM)
14.05
+0.08 (+0.57%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners58.55%
Inst Owner Change-0.28%
Ins Owners8.78%
Ins Owner Change-0.41%
Market Cap253.60M
Revenue(TTM)160.76M
Net Income(TTM)-9769000
Analysts80
Price Target24.48 (74.23%)
Short Float %2.22%
Short Ratio6.34
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.05% |
Yearly Dividend0.33
Dividend Growth(5Y)-0.07%
DP-60.55%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years15
Ex-Date
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)0
Avg EPS beat(2)-851.16%
Min EPS beat(2)-1566.67%
Max EPS beat(2)-135.65%
EPS beat(4)1
Avg EPS beat(4)-423.83%
Min EPS beat(4)-1566.67%
Max EPS beat(4)33.05%
EPS beat(8)5
Avg EPS beat(8)-186.19%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-107.74%
EPS beat(16)9
Avg EPS beat(16)-77.3%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-11.03%
Max Revenue beat(2)-7.11%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-8.55%
Min Revenue beat(4)-17.37%
Max Revenue beat(4)1.3%
Revenue beat(8)2
Avg Revenue beat(8)-6.52%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-3.07%
Revenue beat(16)7
Avg Revenue beat(16)-0.22%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-11.11%
EPS NQ rev (1m)3.22%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-185.71%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-345%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-7.16%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)-16.47%
Revenue NY rev (1m)-2.16%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-7.2%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | N/A | ||
| Fwd PE | 137.75 | ||
| P/S | 1.58 | ||
| P/FCF | N/A | ||
| P/OCF | N/A | ||
| P/B | 1.4 | ||
| P/tB | 1.44 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | N/A |
EPS(TTM)-0.42
EYN/A
EPS(NY)0.1
Fwd EY0.73%
FCF(TTM)-0.7
FCFYN/A
OCF(TTM)-0.02
OCFYN/A
SpS8.91
BVpS10.01
TBVpS9.77
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | -3.26% | ||
| ROE | -5.41% | ||
| ROCE | N/A | ||
| ROIC | N/A | ||
| ROICexc | N/A | ||
| ROICexgc | N/A | ||
| OM | N/A | ||
| PM (TTM) | N/A | ||
| GM | 6.9% | ||
| FCFM | 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
ROICexc(3y)N/A
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)N/A
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)N/A
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3YN/A
ROICexgc 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-Score2
Asset Turnover0.54
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.36 | ||
| Debt/FCF | N/A | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | N/A | ||
| Cap/Depr | 141.35% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 7.66% | ||
| Interest Coverage | N/A | ||
| Cash Conversion | N/A | ||
| Profit Quality | N/A | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 1.8 | ||
| Altman-Z | 1.78 |
F-Score2
WACC7.67%
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)-179.25%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-104.76%
EPS Next Y-176.93%
EPS Next 2Y-58.42%
EPS Next 3Y-14.62%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-14.97%
Revenue growth 3Y4.88%
Revenue growth 5Y2.24%
Sales Q2Q%-25%
Revenue Next Year-19.94%
Revenue Next 2Y-18.07%
Revenue Next 3Y-7.67%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-14.43%
EBIT growth 3YN/A
EBIT growth 5YN/A
EBIT Next Year113.38%
EBIT Next 3Y71.81%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y36.76%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y95.81%
OCF growth 3Y22.93%
OCF growth 5Y67.11%
LIMONEIRA CO / LMNR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LIMONEIRA CO?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 2 / 10 to LMNR.
Can you provide the valuation status for LIMONEIRA CO?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 0 / 10 to LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
What is the profitability of LMNR stock?
LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) has a profitability rating of 1 / 10.
How financially healthy is LIMONEIRA CO?
The financial health rating of LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) is 4 / 10.
Can you provide the dividend sustainability for LMNR stock?
The dividend rating of LIMONEIRA CO (LMNR) is 4 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is -60.55%.