LOTUS BAKERIES (LOTB.BR) Stock Fundamental Analysis
EBR:LOTB - Euronext Brussels - BE0003604155 - Common Stock - Currency: EUR
LOTB gets a fundamental rating of 6 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals 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 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
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.
In the past 5 years LOTB always reported a positive cash flow from operatings.
1.2 Ratios
LOTB has a Return On Assets of 10.96%. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 93.10% of its industry peers.
LOTB's Return On Equity of 19.29% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 87.93% of its industry peers.
The Return On Invested Capital of LOTB (15.06%) is better than 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 7.19%.
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
LOTB's Profit Margin of 12.39% is amongst the best of the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.48% 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 16.77%, LOTB belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 84.48% of the companies in the same industry.
LOTB's Operating Margin has been stable in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of LOTB (38.97%) is comparable to the rest of the industry.
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
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.
LOTB has a better debt/assets ratio than last year.
2.2 Solvency
LOTB has an Altman-Z score of 9.44. This indicates that LOTB is financially healthy and has little risk of bankruptcy at the moment.
LOTB has a better Altman-Z score (9.44) than 100.00% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a debt to FCF ratio of 4.36. This is a neutral value as LOTB would need 4.36 years to pay back of all of its debts.
LOTB has a better Debt to FCF ratio (4.36) than 74.14% of its industry peers.
LOTB has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.23. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
LOTB has a Debt to Equity ratio of 0.23. This is amongst the best in the industry. LOTB outperforms 84.48% of its industry peers.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Debt/Equity | 0.23 | ||
| Debt/FCF | 4.36 | ||
| Altman-Z | 9.44 |
ROIC/WACC1.96
WACC7.69%
2.3 Liquidity
A Current Ratio of 1.18 indicates that LOTB should not have too much problems paying its short term obligations.
With a Current ratio value of 1.18, LOTB is not doing good in the industry: 63.79% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
A Quick Ratio of 0.91 indicates that LOTB may have some problems paying its short term obligations.
LOTB has a Quick ratio of 0.91. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: LOTB outperforms 51.72% 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 | 1.18 | ||
| Quick Ratio | 0.91 |
3. Growth
3.1 Past
LOTB shows a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the last year, the EPS has been growing by 17.94%, which is quite good.
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 15.89% in the past year. This is quite good.
The Revenue has been growing by 14.99% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
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
The Earnings Per Share is expected to grow by 11.37% on average over the next years. This is quite good.
LOTB is expected to show quite a strong growth in Revenue. In the coming years, the Revenue will grow by 12.92% yearly.
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 3Y10.38%
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
A Price/Earnings ratio of 46.84 indicates a quite expensive valuation of LOTB.
65.52% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
When comparing the Price/Earnings ratio of LOTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (28.22), we can say LOTB is valued expensively.
The Price/Forward Earnings ratio is 41.50, which means the current valuation is very expensive for LOTB.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio, LOTB is valued a bit more expensive than the industry average as 68.97% of the companies are valued more cheaply.
When comparing the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of LOTB to the average of the S&P500 Index (20.86), we can say LOTB is valued expensively.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.5 |
4.2 Price Multiples
Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of LOTB indicates a rather expensive valuation: LOTB more expensive than 82.76% of the companies listed in the same industry.
70.69% of the companies in the same industry are cheaper than LOTB, based on the Price/Free Cash Flow ratio.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| P/FCF | 111.77 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.09 |
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)4.68
PEG (5Y)3.08
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
5. Dividend
5.1 Amount
LOTB has a yearly dividend return of 0.63%, which is pretty low.
LOTB's Dividend Yield is slightly below the industry average, which is at 3.11.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.44, LOTB's dividend is way lower than the S&P500 average.
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
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 Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
5.3 Sustainability
30.81% 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.
DP30.81%
EPS Next 2Y11.18%
EPS Next 3Y11.37%
EBR:LOTB (5/2/2025, 7:00:00 PM)
8790
+330 (+3.9%)
Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorConsumer Staples
GICS IndustryGroupFood, Beverage & Tobacco
GICS IndustryFood Products
Earnings (Last)
Earnings (Next)
Inst Owners11.72%
Inst Owner ChangeN/A
Ins OwnersN/A
Ins Owner ChangeN/A
Market Cap7.21B
Analysts71.43
Price Target10229.3 (16.37%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.63% |
Yearly Dividend57.89
Dividend Growth(5Y)14.17%
DP30.81%
Div Incr Years5
Div Non Decr Years5
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)-1.35%
PT rev (3m)-5.07%
EPS NQ rev (1m)N/A
EPS NQ rev (3m)N/A
EPS NY rev (1m)-0.5%
EPS NY rev (3m)-1.73%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)N/A
Revenue NQ rev (3m)N/A
Revenue NY rev (1m)-1.14%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.5%
Valuation
| Industry Rank | Sector Rank | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PE | 46.84 | ||
| Fwd PE | 41.5 | ||
| P/S | 5.85 | ||
| P/FCF | 111.77 | ||
| P/OCF | 39.58 | ||
| P/B | 9.11 | ||
| P/tB | 17.55 | ||
| EV/EBITDA | 30.09 |
EPS(TTM)187.66
EY2.13%
EPS(NY)211.81
Fwd EY2.41%
FCF(TTM)78.64
FCFY0.89%
OCF(TTM)222.07
OCFY2.53%
SpS1502.33
BVpS964.82
TBVpS500.79
PEG (NY)4.68
PEG (5Y)3.08
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 | 9.44 |
F-Score6
WACC7.69%
ROIC/WACC1.96
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 3Y10.38%
Revenue Next 5Y12.92%
EBIT growth 1Y19.46%
EBIT growth 3Y18.62%
EBIT growth 5Y14.96%
EBIT Next Year32.98%
EBIT Next 3Y16.78%
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%