LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:LNA - Euronext Paris - Matif - FR0004170017 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, LNA scores 5 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNA was compared to 27 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. There are concerns on the financial health of LNA while its profitability can be described as average. LNA is valued quite cheap, while showing a decent growth score. This is a good combination!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNA was profitable.
LNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
LNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LNA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LNA has a Return On Assets (1.42%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
With a decent Return On Equity value of 6.95%, LNA is doing good in the industry, outperforming 62.96% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA has a Return On Invested Capital of 3.65%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNA outperforms 51.85% of its industry peers.
LNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.69%. This is in line with the industry average of 5.67%.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.42% | ||
| ROE | 6.95% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% |
ROA(3y)1.56%
ROA(5y)1.35%
ROE(3y)7.9%
ROE(5y)7.74%
ROIC(3y)3.69%
ROIC(5y)3.39%
1.3 Margins
LNA has a Profit Margin of 2.70%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LNA outperforms 55.56% of its industry peers.
LNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Operating Margin of LNA (8.28%) is better than 74.07% of its industry peers.
LNA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Gross Margin, with a value of 89.45%, LNA belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNA has remained more or less at the same level.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.7% | ||
| GM | 89.45% |
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y-4.37%
PM growth 3Y-7.43%
PM growth 5Y-7.27%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), LNA is destroying value.
LNA has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LNA has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LNA has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.94, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LNA's Altman-Z score of 0.94 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNA is outperformed by 66.67% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNA is 7.86, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNA, 7.86 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LNA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.86) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 2.19 is on the high side and indicates that LNA has dependencies on debt financing.
LNA has a worse Debt to Equity ratio (2.19) than 70.37% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC3.81%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 0.91, LNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 51.85% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA has a Quick Ratio of 0.91. This is a bad value and indicates that LNA is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LNA (0.47) is worse than 81.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The earnings per share for LNA have decreased by -6.83% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been decreasing by -0.23% on average over the past years.
Looking at the last year, LNA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 9.58% in the last year.
LNA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 8.85% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.83%
EPS 3Y-4.5%
EPS 5Y-0.23%
EPS Q2Q%-17.9%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LNA will show a very strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 21.47% on average per year.
LNA is expected to show a small growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 5.87% yearly.
EPS Next Y21.48%
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year12.37%
Revenue Next 2Y10.03%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
The Revenue growth rate is decreasing: in the next years the growth will be less than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 11.31, the valuation of LNA can be described as very reasonable.
LNA's Price/Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LNA is cheaper than 85.19% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.25.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.79 indicates a reasonable valuation of LNA.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaper than 88.89% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (22.15), we can say LNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.79 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LNA is cheaper than 88.89% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LNA is valued cheaper than 92.59% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.46 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
LNA's low PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates a rather cheap valuation of the company.
A more expensive valuation may be justified as LNA's earnings are expected to grow with 21.47% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LNA has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.69%. Purely for dividend investing, there may be better candidates out there.
LNA's Dividend Yield is a higher than the industry average which is at 2.78.
LNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.38.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
5.2 History
The dividend of LNA is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 9.57%!
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.57%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
LNA pays out 28.13% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
LNA's earnings are growing more than its dividend. This makes the dividend growth sustainable.
DP28.13%
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPA:LNA (5/30/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
24.1
-0.1 (-0.41%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.32%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap258.11M
Analysts85
Price Target32.9 (36.51%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.69% |
Yearly Dividend0.6
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.57%
DP28.13%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)N/A
Avg EPS beat(2)N/A
Min EPS beat(2)N/A
Max EPS beat(2)N/A
EPS beat(4)N/A
Avg EPS beat(4)N/A
Min EPS beat(4)N/A
Max EPS beat(4)N/A
EPS beat(8)N/A
Avg EPS beat(8)N/A
EPS beat(12)N/A
Avg EPS beat(12)N/A
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(2)N/A
Min Revenue beat(2)N/A
Max Revenue beat(2)N/A
Revenue beat(4)N/A
Avg Revenue beat(4)N/A
Min Revenue beat(4)N/A
Max Revenue beat(4)N/A
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)3.2%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-2.07%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.9%
Revenue NY rev (3m)2.71%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 11.31 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.79 | ||
| P/S | 0.32 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.63 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.34 | ||
| P/B | 0.82 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.46 |
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY8.84%
EPS(NY)2.74
Fwd EY11.38%
FCF(TTM)9.18
FCFY38.08%
OCF(TTM)10.31
OCFY42.79%
SpS75.31
BVpS29.3
TBVpS-24.71
PEG (NY)0.53
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.42% | ||
| ROE | 6.95% | ||
| ROCE | 5.93% | ||
| ROIC | 3.65% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.89% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.89% | ||
| OM | 8.28% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 2.7% | ||
| GM | 89.45% | ||
| FCFM | 12.18% |
ROA(3y)1.56%
ROA(5y)1.35%
ROE(3y)7.9%
ROE(5y)7.74%
ROIC(3y)3.69%
ROIC(5y)3.39%
ROICexc(3y)3.98%
ROICexc(5y)3.73%
ROICexgc(3y)8.5%
ROICexgc(5y)8.01%
ROCE(3y)5.91%
ROCE(5y)5.67%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.6%
ROICexcg growth 5Y1.57%
ROICexc growth 3Y2.72%
ROICexc growth 5Y-1.59%
OM growth 3Y0.38%
OM growth 5Y-4.37%
PM growth 3Y-7.43%
PM growth 5Y-7.27%
GM growth 3Y1.46%
GM growth 5Y0.83%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.52
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.33 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.25% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.51% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.34 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 69.64% | ||
| Profit Quality | 450.48% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.94 |
F-Score5
WACC3.81%
ROIC/WACC0.96
Cap/Depr(3y)14.64%
Cap/Depr(5y)16.09%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.69%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.89%
Profit Quality(3y)386.77%
Profit Quality(5y)628.45%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-6.83%
EPS 3Y-4.5%
EPS 5Y-0.23%
EPS Q2Q%-17.9%
EPS Next Y21.48%
EPS Next 2Y21.47%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year12.37%
Revenue Next 2Y10.03%
Revenue Next 3Y5.87%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.74%
EBIT growth 3Y5.76%
EBIT growth 5Y4.09%
EBIT Next Year146.2%
EBIT Next 3Y35.02%
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y16.06%
FCF growth 3Y14.06%
FCF growth 5Y-2.49%
OCF growth 1Y13.27%
OCF growth 3Y11.38%
OCF growth 5Y-1.32%