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 25 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
LNA had positive earnings in the past year.
LNA had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
In the past 5 years LNA has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LNA had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
The Return On Assets of LNA (1.55%) is worse than 68.00% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LNA (7.76%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNA's Return On Invested Capital of 3.58% is in line compared to the rest of the industry. LNA outperforms 48.00% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LNA is below the industry average of 6.33%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (3.58%) for LNA is above the 3 year average (3.40%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROIC | 3.58% |
ROA(3y)1.6%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)9.21%
ROE(5y)8.55%
ROIC(3y)3.4%
ROIC(5y)3.27%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LNA (3.13%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LNA's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 8.80%, LNA is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 76.00% of the companies in the same industry.
LNA's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LNA (89.87%) is better than 92.00% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LNA has grown nicely.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 89.87% |
OM growth 3Y2.66%
OM growth 5Y1.65%
PM growth 3Y32.72%
PM growth 5Y-4.46%
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
LNA has a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC), which is below the Cost of Capital (WACC), which means it is destroying value.
The number of shares outstanding for LNA has been reduced compared to 1 year ago.
Compared to 5 years ago, LNA has more shares outstanding
The debt/assets ratio for LNA has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.90, we must say that LNA is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
With a Altman-Z score value of 0.90, LNA is not doing good in the industry: 68.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LNA is 7.08, which is on the high side as it means it would take LNA, 7.08 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LNA has a Debt to FCF ratio of 7.08. This is in the better half of the industry: LNA outperforms 64.00% of its industry peers.
LNA has a Debt/Equity ratio of 2.21. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
With a Debt to Equity ratio value of 2.21, LNA is not doing good in the industry: 72.00% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
ROIC/WACC0.98
WACC3.64%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
The Current ratio of LNA (0.91) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
A Quick Ratio of 0.51 indicates that LNA may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LNA has a Quick ratio of 0.51. This is amonst the worse of the industry: LNA underperforms 84.00% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LNA shows a slight negative growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has decreased by -0.20%.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing slightly by 0.57% on average over the past years.
LNA shows a small growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 4.10%.
Measured over the past years, LNA shows a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 6.44% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.2%
EPS 3Y41.12%
EPS 5Y0.57%
EPS Q2Q%3.87%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
3.2 Future
LNA is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 13.84% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 6.20% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y0%
EPS Next 2Y10.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year7.2%
Revenue Next 2Y9.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.2%
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 stable.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio of 10.34, the valuation of LNA can be described as reasonable.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 84.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
LNA is valuated cheaply when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.17, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 8.83 indicates a reasonable valuation of LNA.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LNA indicates a rather cheap valuation: LNA is cheaper than 88.00% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LNA's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a rather cheap valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 22.10.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LNA is valued cheaply inside the industry as 88.00% of the companies are valued more expensively.
92.00% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than LNA, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The decent profitability rating of LNA may justify a higher PE ratio.
LNA's earnings are expected to grow with 13.84% in the coming years. This may justify a more expensive valuation.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18.02
EPS Next 2Y10.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a Yearly Dividend Yield of 2.72%, LNA has a reasonable but not impressive dividend return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.77, LNA pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.40, LNA has a dividend comparable with the average S&P500 company.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LNA grows each year by 9.08%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
Div Incr Years3
Div Non Decr Years3
5.3 Sustainability
21.45% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LNA. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LNA is growing, but earnings are growing more, so the dividend growth is sustainable.
DP21.45%
EPS Next 2Y10.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
EPA:LNA (5/29/2025, 5:29:19 PM)
24.2
+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 Cap259.18M
Analysts85
Price Target32.9 (35.95%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
Yearly Dividend0.5
Dividend Growth(5Y)9.08%
DP21.45%
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)-4.18%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.52%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 10.34 | ||
| Fwd PE | 8.83 | ||
| P/S | 0.34 | ||
| P/FCF | 2.4 | ||
| P/OCF | 2.15 | ||
| P/B | 0.84 | ||
| P/tB | N/A | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 5.74 |
EPS(TTM)2.34
EY9.67%
EPS(NY)2.74
Fwd EY11.33%
FCF(TTM)10.1
FCFY41.75%
OCF(TTM)11.25
OCFY46.48%
SpS71.15
BVpS28.67
TBVpS-25.44
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)18.02
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 1.55% | ||
| ROE | 7.76% | ||
| ROCE | 5.91% | ||
| ROIC | 3.58% | ||
| ROICexc | 3.81% | ||
| ROICexgc | 7.82% | ||
| OM | 8.8% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 3.13% | ||
| GM | 89.87% | ||
| FCFM | 14.2% |
ROA(3y)1.6%
ROA(5y)1.4%
ROE(3y)9.21%
ROE(5y)8.55%
ROIC(3y)3.4%
ROIC(5y)3.27%
ROICexc(3y)3.75%
ROICexc(5y)3.67%
ROICexgc(3y)8.09%
ROICexgc(5y)7.62%
ROCE(3y)5.85%
ROCE(5y)5.72%
ROICexcg growth 3Y1.58%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-22.98%
ROICexc growth 3Y5.91%
ROICexc growth 5Y-10.8%
OM growth 3Y2.66%
OM growth 5Y1.65%
PM growth 3Y32.72%
PM growth 5Y-4.46%
GM growth 3Y1.36%
GM growth 5Y2.99%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.49
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 2.21 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 7.08 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 4.38 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 13.92% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 1.61% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 2.37 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 77.69% | ||
| Profit Quality | 453.89% | ||
| Current Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.51 | ||
| Altman-Z | 0.9 |
F-Score6
WACC3.64%
ROIC/WACC0.98
Cap/Depr(3y)15.81%
Cap/Depr(5y)15.75%
Cap/Sales(3y)1.85%
Cap/Sales(5y)1.84%
Profit Quality(3y)330.5%
Profit Quality(5y)645.43%
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-0.2%
EPS 3Y41.12%
EPS 5Y0.57%
EPS Q2Q%3.87%
EPS Next Y0%
EPS Next 2Y10.22%
EPS Next 3Y13.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)4.1%
Revenue growth 3Y8.65%
Revenue growth 5Y6.44%
Sales Q2Q%7.13%
Revenue Next Year7.2%
Revenue Next 2Y9.76%
Revenue Next 3Y9.08%
Revenue Next 5Y6.2%
EBIT growth 1Y2.84%
EBIT growth 3Y11.54%
EBIT growth 5Y8.2%
EBIT Next Year136.25%
EBIT Next 3Y40.05%
EBIT Next 5Y26.01%
FCF growth 1Y-4.21%
FCF growth 3Y-13.92%
FCF growth 5Y17.09%
OCF growth 1Y-3.27%
OCF growth 3Y-12.69%
OCF growth 5Y15.22%