LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
Europe - EBR:LOTB - BE0003604155 - Common Stock
7850 EUR
+20 (+0.26%)
Overall LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. We evaluated LOTB against 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. 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.
In the past 5 years LOTB has always been profitable.
In the past 5 years LOTB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB has a Return On Assets of 11.53%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 89.66% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Return On Equity of 20.87% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Return On Invested Capital of 16.38% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 98.28% of its industry peers.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for LOTB is significantly above the industry average of 7.47%.
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
With an excellent Profit Margin value of 12.39%, LOTB belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 86.21% of the companies in the same industry.
In the last couple of years the Profit Margin of LOTB has remained more or less at the same level.
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.
With a Gross Margin value of 38.97%, LOTB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 55.17% of the companies in the same 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
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.
Compared to 5 years ago, LOTB has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, LOTB has an improved debt to assets ratio.
2.2 Solvency
An Altman-Z score of 8.52 indicates that LOTB is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB has a Altman-Z score of 8.52. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 94.83% 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 75.86% of the companies in the same industry.
A Debt/Equity ratio of 0.24 indicates that LOTB is not too dependend on debt financing.
LOTB's Debt to Equity ratio of 0.24 is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 82.76% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.24 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.18 | ||
| Altman-Z | 8.52 |
ROIC/WACC2.16
WACC7.58%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.07 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.07, LOTB is not doing good in the industry: 68.97% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.78 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Quick ratio value of 0.78, LOTB perfoms like the industry average, outperforming 43.10% 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 | 1.07 | ||
| 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.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 15.20% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
LOTB shows quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the last year, the Revenue has grown by 11.10%.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.09% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
Based on estimates for the next years, LOTB will show a quite strong growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 12.92% on average per year.
EPS Next Y8.73%
EPS Next 2Y10.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
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.
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 39.92, the valuation of LOTB can be described as expensive.
Based on the Price/Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 72.41% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
The average S&P500 Price/Earnings ratio is at 27.70. LOTB is valued slightly more expensive when compared to this.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 33.59, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LOTB.
LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 65.52% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Price/Forward Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit more expensive than the S&P500 average which is at 23.15.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.59 |
4.2 Price Multiples
LOTB's Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 79.31% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit more expensive when compared to the industry. LOTB is more expensive than 62.07% of the companies in the same industry.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 95.54 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.61 |
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)4.57
PEG (5Y)2.63
EPS Next 2Y10.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
With a yearly dividend of 0.67%, LOTB is not a good candidate for dividend investing.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 3.35, LOTB is paying slightly less dividend.
With a Dividend Yield of 0.67, LOTB pays less dividend than the S&P500 average, which is at 2.44.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
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
38.62% of the earnings are spent on dividend by LOTB. This is a low number and sustainable payout ratio.
LOTB's earnings are growing slower than its dividend. This means the dividend growth is not sustainable.
DP38.62%
EPS Next 2Y10.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
EBR:LOTB (10/9/2025, 5:29:41 PM)
7850
+20 (+0.26%)
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 Cap6.44B
Analysts77.33
Price Target9658.27 (23.04%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.67% |
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)-1.16%
PT rev (3m)-5.32%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.74%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.17%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-0.72%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.94%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 39.92 | ||
| Fwd PE | 33.59 | ||
| P/S | 4.99 | ||
| P/FCF | 95.54 | ||
| P/OCF | 33.35 | ||
| P/B | 8.4 | ||
| P/tB | 16.33 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 25.61 |
EPS(TTM)196.64
EY2.5%
EPS(NY)233.7
Fwd EY2.98%
FCF(TTM)82.17
FCFY1.05%
OCF(TTM)235.36
OCFY3%
SpS1573.16
BVpS934.23
TBVpS480.6
PEG (NY)4.57
PEG (5Y)2.63
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%
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-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 | 8.52 |
F-Score7
WACC7.58%
ROIC/WACC2.16
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 Y8.73%
EPS Next 2Y10.17%
EPS Next 3Y11.09%
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%