LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
7790 EUR
+30 (+0.39%)
Taking everything into account, LOTB scores 6 out of 10 in our fundamental rating. LOTB was compared to 59 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOTB scores excellent points on both the profitability and health parts. This is a solid base for a good stock. LOTB is valied quite expensively at the moment, while it does show a decent growth rate. This makes LOTB very considerable 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.
In the past 5 years LOTB has always been profitable.
Each year in the past 5 years LOTB had a positive operating cash flow.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB's Return On Assets of 11.53% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 89.83% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a better Return On Equity (20.87%) than 83.05% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a better Return On Invested Capital (16.38%) than 96.61% 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 7.13%.
The last Return On Invested Capital (16.38%) for LOTB is above the 3 year average (12.93%), which is a sign of increasing profitability.
| 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
The Profit Margin of LOTB (12.39%) is better than 86.44% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.97%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 93.22% 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 has a Gross Margin (38.97%) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
| 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.
LOTB has about the same amout of shares outstanding than it did 1 year ago.
LOTB has more shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
LOTB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.46 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB's Altman-Z score of 8.46 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 94.92% 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's Debt to FCF ratio of 4.18 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. LOTB outperforms 79.66% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LOTB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.75% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.46 |
ROIC/WACC2.17
WACC7.54%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
Looking at the Current ratio, with a value of 1.07, LOTB is doing worse than 66.10% of the companies in the same industry.
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.
LOTB has a Quick ratio (0.78) which is comparable to the rest of the industry.
The current and quick ratio evaluation for LOTB is rather negative, while it does have 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.
The Revenue has grown by 11.10% in the past year. This is quite good.
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 10.84% 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 Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
3.3 Evolution
Although the future EPS growth is still strong, it is not able to hold up the even more excellent growth rate of the past years.
The Revenue growth rate is stable: in the next years the growth will be about the same than in the last years.
4. Valuation
4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio
With a Price/Earnings ratio of 39.62, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Earnings ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 67.80% of the companies listed in the same industry.
LOTB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.15.
With a Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 33.45, LOTB can be considered very expensive at the moment.
LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 69.49% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a similar valuation than the S&P500 average which is at 36.12.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.45 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 74.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
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 62.71% of the companies listed in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 94.81 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.38 |
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.
LOTB has an outstanding profitability rating, which may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)4.75
PEG (5Y)2.61
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.69%, which is pretty low.
LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.35.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.41, 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 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EBR:LOTB (11/27/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
7790
+30 (+0.39%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners10.43%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap6.39B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts77.33
Price Target9630.84 (23.63%)
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)-0.28%
PT rev (3m)-1.44%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.37%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.11%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.72%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.45 | ||
| P/S | 4.95 | ||
| P/FCF | 94.81 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.1 | ||
| P/B | 8.34 | ||
| P/tB | 16.21 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.38 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.52%
EPS(NY)232.9
Fwd EY2.99%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY1.05%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY3.02%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)4.75
PEG (5Y)2.61
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 | 8.46 |
F-Score7
WACC7.54%
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 Y8.33%
EPS Next 2Y9.98%
EPS Next 3Y10.84%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)11.1%
Revenue growth 3Y17.98%
Revenue growth 5Y14.99%
Sales Q2Q%9.69%
Revenue Next Year8.98%
Revenue Next 2Y9.63%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year33.89%
EBIT Next 3Y18.77%
EBIT Next 5Y15.81%
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 8 / 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%.