LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:LOTB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003604155 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
Taking everything into account, LOTB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LOTB was compared to 57 industry peers in the Food Products industry. Both the health and profitability get an excellent rating, making LOTB a very profitable company, without any liquidiy or solvency issues. LOTB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. These ratings would make LOTB suitable for quality investing!
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
LOTB had positive earnings in the past year.
LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
Each year in the past 5 years LOTB has been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LOTB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
With an excellent Return On Assets value of 10.96%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.74% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB has a Return On Equity of 19.29%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.21% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Return On Invested Capital of 15.06% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 98.25% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 6.98%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (15.06%) for LOTB is above the 3 year average (12.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.29% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% |
ROA(3y)10.26%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)19.01%
ROE(5y)18.71%
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
1.3 Margins
The Profit Margin of LOTB (12.39%) is better than 91.23% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB's Operating Margin of 16.77% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 87.72% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
LOTB has a Gross Margin (38.97%) which is in line with its industry peers.
LOTB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% |
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.02%
PM growth 3Y0.78%
PM growth 5Y0.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
2. Health
2.1 Basic Checks
The Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), so LOTB is creating value.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has about the same amount of shares outstanding.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
LOTB has an Altman-Z score of 8.35. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB's Altman-Z score of 8.35 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 98.25% of its industry peers.
The Debt to FCF ratio of LOTB is 4.36, which is a neutral value as it means it would take LOTB, 4.36 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
LOTB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.36) than 77.19% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23 indicates that LOTB is not too dependend on debt financing.
LOTB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 87.72% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.35 |
ROIC/WACC2.01
WACC7.48%
2.3 Liquidity
LOTB has a Current Ratio of 1.18. This is a normal value and indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and should not expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
LOTB has a Current ratio (1.18) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
LOTB has a Quick Ratio of 1.18. This is a bad value and indicates that LOTB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
Looking at the Quick ratio, with a value of 0.91, LOTB is in line with its industry, outperforming 54.39% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB does not score too well on the current and quick ratio evaluation. However, as it has excellent solvency and profitability, these ratios do not necessarly indicate liquidity issues and need to be evaluated against the specifics of the business.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 17.94% over the past year.
LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. Measured over the last years, the EPS has been growing by 15.20% yearly.
Looking at the last year, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has grown by 15.89% in the last year.
LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 14.99% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.94%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%14.78%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.89%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
3.2 Future
Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS will grow by 11.37% on average per year.
The Revenue is expected to grow by 12.92% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y10.01%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.51%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
3.3 Evolution
The estimated forward EPS growth is still strong, although it is decreasing when compared to the stronger growth in the past 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
LOTB is valuated quite expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 40.21.
LOTB's Price/Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 63.16% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 27.52, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
A Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 35.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LOTB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 73.68% of the companies in the same industry.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (35.58), we can say LOTB is valued inline with the index average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.62 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, LOTB is valued more expensive than 80.70% of the companies in the same industry.
Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 66.67% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 95.94 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.61 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
LOTB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.02
PEG (5Y)2.65
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.69%, LOTB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.34.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.35, LOTB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
5.2 History
On average, the dividend of LOTB grows each year by 14.17%, which is quite nice.
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
5.3 Sustainability
LOTB pays out 30.81% of its income as dividend. This is a sustainable payout ratio.
The dividend of LOTB is growing, but the earnings are growing slower. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP30.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EBR:LOTB (7/15/2025, 9:38:00 AM)
7545
+85 (+1.14%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.34%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.19B
Analysts70.67
Price Target10201.1 (35.2%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP30.81%
Div Incr Years6
Div Non Decr Years6
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-0.52%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-1.14%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 40.21 | ||
| Fwd PE | 35.62 | ||
| P/S | 5.02 | ||
| P/FCF | 95.94 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.98 | ||
| P/B | 7.82 | ||
| P/tB | 15.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.61 |
EPS(TTM)187.66
EY2.49%
EPS(NY)211.81
Fwd EY2.81%
FCF(TTM)78.64
FCFY1.04%
OCF(TTM)222.07
OCFY2.94%
SpS1502.33
BVpS964.82
TBVpS500.79
PEG (NY)4.02
PEG (5Y)2.65
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 10.96% | ||
| ROE | 19.29% | ||
| ROCE | 19.62% | ||
| ROIC | 15.06% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.26% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.47% | ||
| OM | 16.77% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% | ||
| FCFM | 5.23% |
ROA(3y)10.26%
ROA(5y)9.94%
ROE(3y)19.01%
ROE(5y)18.71%
ROIC(3y)12.93%
ROIC(5y)12.49%
ROICexc(3y)14.55%
ROICexc(5y)14.22%
ROICexgc(3y)24.84%
ROICexgc(5y)27.2%
ROCE(3y)17.84%
ROCE(5y)16.96%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-3.53%
ROICexc growth 3Y4.38%
ROICexc growth 5Y4.71%
OM growth 3Y0.54%
OM growth 5Y-0.02%
PM growth 3Y0.78%
PM growth 5Y0.26%
GM growth 3Y-1.66%
GM growth 5Y-0.59%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover0.88
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.74 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 321.39% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.55% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 54.78 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 74.87% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.27% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.35 |
F-Score6
WACC7.48%
ROIC/WACC2.01
Cap/Depr(3y)336.09%
Cap/Depr(5y)257.54%
Cap/Sales(3y)9.91%
Cap/Sales(5y)7.69%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)17.94%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%14.78%
EPS Next Y10.01%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)15.89%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%12.61%
Revenue Next Year10.02%
Revenue Next 2Y10.5%
Revenue Next 3Y10.51%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
EBIT growth 1Y19.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.37%
EBIT Next 3Y16.84%
EBIT Next 5Y15.81%
FCF growth 1Y-27.47%
FCF growth 3Y-1.64%
FCF growth 5Y12.41%
OCF growth 1Y17.95%
OCF growth 3Y18.36%
OCF growth 5Y16.9%