LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EPA:LNA - FR0004170017 - Common Stock
29.7 EUR
-0.6 (-1.98%)
LNA gets a fundamental rating of 4 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 28 industry peers in the Health Care Providers & Services industry. While LNA is still in line with the averages on profitability rating, there are concerns on its financial health. A decent growth rate in combination with a cheap valuation! Better keep an eye on LNA.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LNA had positive earnings in the past year.
In the past year LNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
In the past 5 years LNA has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
Looking at the Return On Assets, with a value of 1.42%, LNA is doing worse than 67.86% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA's Return On Equity of 6.95% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNA outperforms 53.57% of its industry peers.
LNA has a Return On Invested Capital (3.65%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNA is below the industry average of 6.48%.
| 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 50.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNA has declined.
The Operating Margin of LNA (8.28%) is better than 75.00% of its industry peers.
LNA's Operating Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LNA (89.45%) is better than 85.71% of its industry peers.
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.
The number of shares outstanding for LNA remains at a similar level compared to 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 0.97, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
The Altman-Z score of LNA (0.97) is worse than 64.29% of its industry peers.
LNA has a debt to FCF ratio of 7.86. This is a slightly negative value and a sign of low solvency as LNA would need 7.86 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LNA has a better Debt to FCF ratio (7.86) than 67.86% of its industry peers.
LNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.19. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
The Debt to Equity ratio of LNA (2.19) is worse than 75.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.97 |
ROIC/WACC0.91
WACC4.02%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNA has a Current ratio (0.91) which is comparable to the rest of the 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.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.47, LNA is not doing good in the industry: 82.14% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.47 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LNA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -6.83%.
Measured over the past years, LNA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been decreasing by -0.23% on average per year.
LNA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.58%.
Measured over the past years, LNA shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 8.85% on average per year.
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 quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 13.66% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.78% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y15.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.21%
Revenue Next 2Y9.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
3.3 Evolution
The EPS growth rate is accelerating: in the next years the growth will be better than in the last years.
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
The Price/Earnings ratio is 13.94, which indicates a correct valuation of LNA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNA is valued a bit cheaper than the industry average as 75.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LNA is valuated rather cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.13, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
LNA is valuated reasonably with a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 10.96.
LNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. LNA is cheaper than 78.57% of the companies in the same industry.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 22.76, LNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.96 |
4.2 Price Multiples
82.14% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNA, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LNA is cheaper than 89.29% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
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 13.66% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)0.93
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y16.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.15%, LNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.70, LNA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, LNA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
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 2Y16.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
EPA:LNA (9/1/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
29.7
-0.6 (-1.98%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.59%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap318.09M
Analysts84.44
Price Target32.03 (7.85%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.15% |
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)0.64%
PT rev (3m)-2.64%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-1.14%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.04%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 13.94 | ||
| Fwd PE | 10.96 | ||
| P/S | 0.39 | ||
| P/FCF | 3.24 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.88 | ||
| P/B | 1.01 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.84 |
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY7.17%
EPS(NY)2.71
Fwd EY9.13%
FCF(TTM)9.18
FCFY30.9%
OCF(TTM)10.31
OCFY34.72%
SpS75.31
BVpS29.3
TBVpS-24.71
PEG (NY)0.93
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 | 0.97 |
F-Score5
WACC4.02%
ROIC/WACC0.91
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 Y15.07%
EPS Next 2Y16.84%
EPS Next 3Y13.66%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year11.21%
Revenue Next 2Y9.14%
Revenue Next 3Y6.78%
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%