LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
7725 EUR
-45 (-0.58%)
Taking everything into account, LOTB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LOTB was compared to 58 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOTB gets an excellent profitability rating and is at the same time showing great financial health properties. While showing a medium growth rate, LOTB is valued expensive at the moment. 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.
LOTB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
Each year in the past 5 years LOTB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB has a Return On Assets of 11.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
The Return On Equity of LOTB (20.87%) is better than 86.21% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LOTB (16.38%) is better than 98.28% of its industry peers.
LOTB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.93%. This is significantly above the industry average of 6.30%.
The 3 year average ROIC (12.93%) for LOTB is below the current ROIC(16.38%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% |
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
LOTB's Profit Margin of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 91.38% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
With an excellent Operating Margin value of 16.97%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 94.83% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
LOTB's Gross Margin of 38.97% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOTB outperforms 62.07% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Gross Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OM | 16.97% | ||
| 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
With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) well above the Cost of Capital (WACC), LOTB is creating value.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB remains at a similar level compared to 1 year ago.
The number of shares outstanding for LOTB has been increased compared to 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for LOTB has been reduced compared to a year ago.
2.2 Solvency
LOTB has an Altman-Z score of 8.47. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB has a Altman-Z score of 8.47. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 96.55% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.18. This is a neutral value as LOTB would need 4.18 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LOTB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.18) than 81.03% of its industry peers.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that LOTB is not too dependend on debt financing.
LOTB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.47 |
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC7.55%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
LOTB has a worse Current ratio (1.07) than 63.79% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Quick Ratio of 1.07. This is a bad value and indicates that LOTB is not financially healthy enough and could expect problems in meeting its short term obligations.
The Quick ratio of LOTB (0.78) is comparable to the rest of the 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 | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
The Earnings Per Share has grown by an nice 12.42% 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 11.10% in the last year.
Measured over the past years, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue has been growing by 14.99% on average per year.
EPS 1Y (TTM)12.42%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
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 11.46% on average per year.
LOTB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 10.54% yearly.
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EPS Next 5Y11.46%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.54%
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.
Although the future Revenue growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.28, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
63.79% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
LOTB is valuated rather expensively when we compare the Price/Earnings ratio to 26.84, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.32, the valuation of LOTB can be described as expensive.
68.97% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio.
Compared to an average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 23.40, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.32 |
4.2 Price Multiples
74.14% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 94.01 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.42 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates LOTB does not grow enough to justify the current Price/Earnings ratio.
The excellent profitability rating of LOTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.46
PEG (5Y)2.59
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.31, LOTB is paying slightly less dividend.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.00, 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 38.62% 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.
DP38.62%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EBR:LOTB (12/30/2025, 9:28:21 AM)
7725
-45 (-0.58%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.73%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.33B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts78.82
Price Target9557.4 (23.72%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.69% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP38.62%
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)-0.76%
PT rev (3m)-1.04%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)0.44%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0.07%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.36%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.28 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.32 | ||
| P/S | 4.91 | ||
| P/FCF | 94.01 | ||
| P/OCF | 32.82 | ||
| P/B | 8.27 | ||
| P/tB | 16.07 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.42 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.55%
EPS(NY)231.87
Fwd EY3%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY1.06%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY3.05%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)4.46
PEG (5Y)2.59
Graham Number2033.08
Profitability
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROA | 11.53% | ||
| ROE | 20.87% | ||
| ROCE | 21.33% | ||
| ROIC | 16.38% | ||
| ROICexc | 17.95% | ||
| ROICexgc | 29.78% | ||
| OM | 16.97% | ||
| PM (TTM) | 12.39% | ||
| GM | 38.97% | ||
| FCFM | 5.22% |
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%
ROICexgc growth 3Y-5.41%
ROICexgc 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-Score7
Asset Turnover0.93
Health
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Debt/EBITDA | 0.7 | ||
| Cap/Depr | 329.69% | ||
| Cap/Sales | 9.74% | ||
| Interest Coverage | 53.05 | ||
| Cash Conversion | 75.1% | ||
| Profit Quality | 42.15% | ||
| Current Ratio | 1.07 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.78 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.47 |
F-Score7
WACC7.55%
ROIC/WACC2.17
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)12.42%
EPS 3Y18.93%
EPS 5Y15.2%
EPS Q2Q%10.13%
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EPS Next 5Y11.46%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.54%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.12%
EBIT Next 3Y18.3%
EBIT Next 5Y14.98%
FCF growth 1Y238.57%
FCF growth 3Y-1.64%
FCF growth 5Y12.41%
OCF growth 1Y63.97%
OCF growth 3Y18.36%
OCF growth 5Y16.9%
LOTUS BAKERIES / LOTB.BR FAQ
Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for LOTUS BAKERIES?
ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 6 / 10 to LOTB.BR.
What is the valuation status of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 1 / 10 to LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR). This can be considered as Overvalued.
How profitable is LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) has a profitability rating of 9 / 10.
What is the financial health of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
The financial health rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 7 / 10.
Is the dividend of LOTUS BAKERIES sustainable?
The dividend rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.62%.