LNA SANTE (LNA.PA) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EPA:LNA - FR0004170017 - Common Stock
22.8 EUR
-0.1 (-0.44%)
Taking everything into account, LNA scores 4 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LNA was compared to 31 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. LNA may be a bit undervalued, certainly considering the very reasonable score on growth LNA also has an excellent dividend rating.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
In the past year LNA was profitable.
In the past year LNA had a positive cash flow from operations.
LNA had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
In the past 5 years LNA always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LNA (1.42%) is worse than 74.19% of its industry peers.
LNA has a Return On Equity (6.95%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.65% is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNA is outperformed by 61.29% of its industry peers.
LNA had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 3.69%. This is below the industry average of 6.26%.
| 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 51.61% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LNA has declined.
LNA has a Operating Margin of 8.28%. This is in the better half of the industry: LNA outperforms 70.97% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LNA has declined.
LNA has a better Gross Margin (89.45%) than 90.32% of its industry peers.
LNA's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| 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.
The number of shares outstanding for LNA has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LNA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.93, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
LNA's Altman-Z score of 0.93 is on the low side compared to the rest of the industry. LNA is outperformed by 70.97% 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.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 7.86, LNA is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.06% of the companies in the same industry.
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 77.42% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.19 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.86 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.93 |
ROIC/WACC0.96
WACC3.8%
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.
A Quick Ratio of 0.47 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.47, LNA is doing worse than 87.10% of the companies in the same industry.
| 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.
LNA shows a decrease in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been decreasing by -0.23% yearly.
LNA shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 9.58%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 14.18% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LNA will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 7.68% on average per year.
EPS Next Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.29%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
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.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
A Price/Earnings ratio of 10.70 indicates a reasonable valuation of LNA.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 83.87% of the companies are valued more expensively.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.67. LNA is valued rather cheaply when compared to this.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 9.37, the valuation of LNA can be described as very reasonable.
LNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. LNA is cheaper than 83.87% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNA to the average of the S&P500 Index (23.33), we can say LNA is valued rather cheaply.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.37 |
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 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LNA is cheaper than 90.32% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LNA's earnings are expected to grow with 14.18% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.71%, LNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.52, LNA pays a better dividend. On top of this LNA pays more dividend than 83.87% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LNA's Dividend Yield is comparable with the S&P500 average which is at 2.35.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
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 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPA:LNA (10/23/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
22.8
-0.1 (-0.44%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorHealth Care
GICS IndustryGroupHealth Care Equipment & Services
GICS IndustryHealth Care Providers & Services
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners9.22%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins Owners1.23%
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap244.19M
Revenue(TTM)806.60M
Net Income(TTM)21.82M
Analysts84.44
Price Target31.62 (38.68%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.71% |
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)-1.27%
PT rev (3m)-3.88%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-10.28%
EPS NY rev (3m)-11.31%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.11%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.75%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.7 | ||
| Fwd PE | 9.37 | ||
| P/S | 0.3 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.48 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.21 | ||
| P/B | 0.78 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.38 |
EPS(TTM)2.13
EY9.34%
EPS(NY)2.43
Fwd EY10.67%
FCF(TTM)9.18
FCFY40.25%
OCF(TTM)10.31
OCFY45.23%
SpS75.31
BVpS29.3
TBVpS-24.71
PEG (NY)3.31
PEG (5Y)N/A
Graham Number37.47
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y1.6%
ROICexgc 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 | 0.93 |
F-Score5
WACC3.8%
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 Y3.24%
EPS Next 2Y14.2%
EPS Next 3Y14.18%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)9.58%
Revenue growth 3Y5.37%
Revenue growth 5Y8.85%
Sales Q2Q%11.97%
Revenue Next Year11.53%
Revenue Next 2Y9.29%
Revenue Next 3Y7.68%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y5.74%
EBIT growth 3Y5.76%
EBIT growth 5Y4.09%
EBIT Next Year127.78%
EBIT Next 3Y38.33%
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%