LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - Euronext Brussels - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
8970 EUR
-130 (-1.43%)
Overall LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LOTB against 64 industry peers in the Food Products industry. LOTB has outstanding health and profitabily ratings, belonging to the best of the industry. This is a solid base for any company. LOTB is quite expensive at the moment. It does show a decent growth rate. With these ratings, LOTB could be worth investigating further for quality investing!.
1. Profitability
1.1 Basic Checks
- In the past year LOTB was profitable.
- LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
- LOTB had positive earnings in each of the past 5 years.
- LOTB had a positive operating cash flow in each of the past 5 years.
1.2 Ratios
- LOTB has a better Return On Assets (11.53%) than 93.75% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Equity of LOTB (20.87%) is better than 84.38% of its industry peers.
- The Return On Invested Capital of LOTB (16.38%) is better than 92.19% of its industry peers.
- LOTB had an Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years of 12.93%. This is above the industry average of 7.95%.
- 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 89.06% of its industry peers.
- LOTB's Profit Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
- Looking at the Operating Margin, with a value of 16.97%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 90.63% 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 better Gross Margin (38.97%) than 60.94% of its industry peers.
- 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.
- 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.
- Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
- An Altman-Z score of 9.53 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
- LOTB's Altman-Z score of 9.53 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 98.44% 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.
- Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 4.18, LOTB is in the better half of the industry, outperforming 75.00% of the companies in the same industry.
- LOTB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
- Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 0.24, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 82.81% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.53 |
ROIC/WACC2.13
WACC7.7%
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 64.06% of the companies in the same industry.
- A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
- LOTB has a Quick ratio of 0.78. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOTB outperforms 48.44% of its industry peers.
- 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
- LOTB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 12.42%, which is quite good.
- Measured over the past years, LOTB shows a quite strong growth in Earnings Per Share. The EPS has been growing by 15.20% on average per year.
- 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
- LOTB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 11.13% yearly.
- The Revenue is expected to grow by 10.22% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
EPS Next Y8.81%
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
EPS Next 5Y11.13%
Revenue Next Year9.06%
Revenue Next 2Y9.7%
Revenue Next 3Y10.08%
Revenue Next 5Y10.22%
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
- A Price/Earnings ratio of 45.62 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LOTB.
- 67.19% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
- LOTB's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a rather expensive valuation when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 26.94.
- Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 38.69, the valuation of LOTB can be described as expensive.
- Compared to the rest of the industry, the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOTB indicates a slightly more expensive valuation: LOTB is more expensive than 73.44% of the companies listed in the same industry.
- The average S&P500 Price/Forward Earnings ratio is at 23.94. LOTB is valued rather expensively when compared to this.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.69 |
4.2 Price Multiples
- LOTB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is rather expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 81.25% of the companies in the same industry.
- Based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than 62.50% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 109.17 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.66 |
4.3 Compensation for Growth
- The high PEG Ratio(NY), which compensates the Price/Earnings for growth, indicates an expensive valuation of the company.
- The excellent profitability rating of LOTB may justify a higher PE ratio.
PEG (NY)5.18
PEG (5Y)3
EPS Next 2Y9.74%
EPS Next 3Y10.72%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
- With a yearly dividend of 0.58%, LOTB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
- Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 2.42, LOTB is paying slightly less dividend.
- Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 1.83, LOTB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
5.2 History
- The dividend of LOTB is nicely growing with an annual growth rate of 14.17%!
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 (1/20/2026, 7:00:00 PM)
8970
-130 (-1.43%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)08-08 2025-08-08/bmo
Earnings (Next)02-06 2026-02-06/amc
Inst Owners11.1%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.36B
Revenue(TTM)1.29B
Net Income(TTM)159.87M
Analysts78.82
Price Target9471.63 (5.59%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.58% |
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)-0.9%
PT rev (3m)-1.93%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.23%
EPS NY rev (3m)0.08%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)0.07%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 45.62 | ||
| Fwd PE | 38.69 | ||
| P/S | 5.7 | ||
| P/FCF | 109.17 | ||
| P/OCF | 38.11 | ||
| P/B | 9.6 | ||
| P/tB | 18.66 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 29.66 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.19%
EPS(NY)231.87
Fwd EY2.58%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY0.92%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY2.62%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)5.18
PEG (5Y)3
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 | 9.53 |
F-Score7
WACC7.7%
ROIC/WACC2.13
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 5Y11.13%
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 5Y10.22%
EBIT growth 1Y14%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.12%
EBIT Next 3Y18.3%
EBIT Next 5Y14.64%
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.
Can you provide the valuation status for LOTUS BAKERIES?
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.
Can you provide the financial health for LOTB stock?
The financial health rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 7 / 10.
How sustainable is the dividend of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) stock?
The dividend rating of LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) is 3 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 38.62%.